Dashing through the snow, In a one-horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way.

“Sweet smell of soil is calling you to the Monsoon Valley

Let’s runaway to the coffee estate with your Sally

Green Nature with aroma of fresh beans is what we’ll cherish

So get ready to begin your journey to Chikmagalur” for Xmaso

~ The Gypsy

Many of you are wondering about rains and roadblocks but our venue and road is perfectly safe and we assure you a seemless tour.

Banjara and Gypsy is ready to take you on the beautiful adventure for Chikmagalur, where we going to reside at coffee estate and what’s better than sipping a coffee directly from the coffee farm, We have planned to serve you authentic Malenadu Cuisine for breakfast & dinner with bonfire & music providing you the perfect warmth in evening. Let’s freshen up in next morning and get ready for trekking to Ballandurga fort trek and water falls visit after healthy breakfast and enjoy the serenity of place.

~This trip is for all nature lovers and who want to escape from crazy Bangalore to serene Chikmagalur.

Inclusions:

  • 2 Breakfasts, 1Lunch, 1 Dinner [Authentic Homemade Malenadu Cuisine]
  • Homestay – Sharing basis
  • Coffee Plantation Walk
  • Waterfall Visit
  • Evening Tea/Coffee
  • Bonfire
  • Sightseeing assistance

Trip cost: (Including 5% GST)

  • Per person without transport: 2500 Rs
  • Per person with transport: 4499 Rs
Per Person without transport
Per Person with Transport

Day 0:

  • Start from Bangalore at 9:30 pm
  • Halt for Tea/Coffee at 11:30 pm

Day 1:

  • Reach homestay at 6:00 am
  • Freshen up and have breakfast
  • Start trekking at 10 am for Ballarayana Durga trekking near Kudremukh peak [4 km one side]
  • Come Back by 1:30 pm and have lunch
  • Visit Waterfall
  • Have evening tea
  • Bonfire & Dinner followed with music

Day 2:

  • Have Breakfast
  • Have a coffee plantation walk
  • Have lunch break at 2 pm
  • Reach Bangalore by 9:00 pm

Exclusions:

  • Any extra order during your stay like starters at homestay
  • Any expense during the travel

Covid-19 Precutions

  1. Trip is applicable for vaccinated travellers, if you have taken single vaccine, you can do RT-PCR before your travel. Your health and safety is of utmost importance to us.
  2. If you have any signs of sickness – please don’t book this.
  3. If you have taken vaccination just before your travel date, avoid doing the exertion 
  4. Whenever you are in group, please maintain social distancing, masks are necessary when you are at crowded places, Please be mindful of the surroundings. Keep mask and sanitizer 
  5. Don’t interact with other groups during trek/homestay, please stay connected with your group
  6. Any issues related to health, please reach out to our outdoor specialist who will be with group 
  7. Don’t consume alcohol during the travel or at the peak. You can consume at the homestay and be respectful to your fellow travellers as well:)

Things to carry

  1. Mask and Sanitiser (Take at least 70% alcohol)
  2. A small and sturdy 20-litre backpack, a couple of 1-litre water bottles, 
  3. A rain jacket owing to the unpredictable Kodachadri weather,
  4. A cap for sun protection, some energy-snacks and a basic first aid kit will do just fine.
  5. A comfortable pair of shoes having decent grip is an absolute must (Waterproofing though not compulsory will have added benefits while crossing waterfalls or streams). 
  6. Trousers or track pants offer slightly better protection against those hungry leaches over shorts but those suckers will manage to find their way inside nevertheless.
  7. Cash (ATM/Paytm might not work due to low internet bandwidth at some places)
  8. Power banks (not mandatory)
  9. Personal medication

Cancellation Policy

  • 50% refund before 2 weeks of the trip
  • 30% refund before 1 week of the trip
  • 10% refund before 2 days of the trip

Trip cost: (Including 5% GST)

  • Per person without transport: 2500 Rs
  • Per person with transport: 4499 Rs
Per Person without Transport
Per Person with Transport

Terms & Conditions

  • No alcohol & smoking during Treks & adventure activities. There would be separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at campsite/homestay for interested people.
  • No Luxury. We assure awesome memories every trip, but not awesome facilities! We provide basic facilities in terms of food, travel & accommodation.
  • The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule are permitted..
  • Absolutely No littering during our travels. We swear to protect our environment.
  • Co-operate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travellers won’t miss out on the real fun part – that is traveling. 
    • Every traveller is responsible for his/her for your own safety while traveling with Banjara and Gypsy. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travellers.
  • Every traveller is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle that discharges Banjara and Gypsy of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.
  • Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions etc. In most cases, if the time permits, organizer(s) will take travellers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
  • Travellers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics and religion/caste/race.
    Using foul or abusive language, eve teasing, arguing with fellow travellers/organizer(s) and/or involving in physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by Banjara and Gypsy

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