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Rayakottai Day Trek

₹ 1,425

12 Hours

25 Mar and 30 Apr

Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Rayakottai Day Trek

₹ 1,425

Rayakottai trek - the trek to a fort on the hill top is a good one day outing from Bangalore. It’s an easy trek and beginners can complete it with ease. The fort is situated within the town of Rayakottai which is one of the ancient fortress in the Krishnagiri district. It is now one of the protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.In the 18th century Hyder Ali and Tipu sultan ruled this fort. The fort was captured by Major Gowdie during the third Anglo-Mysore War in 1791. According to the Treaty of Srirangapatna, this fort came into the hands of the British. read more read less

24 Mar, 31 Mar, 06 Apr, and more

Ooty, Tamil Nadu

Kotagiri Trek, Ooty

₹ 4,320

Kotagiri is a hill station in Niligiris District situated at the height of 5,890 feet. Most of the trekking trails are unexplored in this region due to its connectivity to Nilgiri Range which is prohibited to outsiders by forest department. The pleasant weather and fluctuating temperatures add up to the beauty of this place. The trail starts in the tea estates and continues down the valley on the river - path to end at Mettupalayam - Kotagiri junction. The major attractions near Kotagiri include the Catherine Falls, Elk Falls, Doddabetta Peak and the Rangaswami Pillar. Catherine falls is the second highest waterfall in Nilgiri Mountains after Kolakambai Falls. Difficulty level : Easy Trek Length : 12 Kms in total (Two way) Altitude : 1792 Meter Distance from Bangalore : 380 Kms (One Way) Minimum Age : 7 Years Weather : 18 to 22 Degrees (March to June) Attraction : Waterfall, Tea Plantations Transport : AC Private Coach Food : Veg & Non-Veg Food Washrooms : Only at Base Camp Accommodation Type : Dorms separate for Male & Female Few important points to note before you decide to register:Click Here Note: Price has been hiked from March to May 2023 for AC Transport. read more read less

24 Mar, 07 Apr, and 21 Apr

Shivamogga, Karnataka

Kodachadri Trek

₹ 4,130

The beauty of Kodachadri trek located in the middle of Mookambika National Park has existed since time immemorial. The hill get it name from a flowering plant and is also called “Jasmine of the hills”. It is a scenic peak with dense forest cover all around it. With an altitude of 1,343m above sea level it is the 10th tallest peak in Karnataka. At about 8 AM after freshening up, and a quick breakfast at our homestay, we will proceed to the trailhead, a quarter kilometer drive away. A quick introduction and briefing and then we enter the Jeep trail that ferries pilgrims to the temple up on the mountain. About a kilometer and a half later we deviate off the jeep trail and cross a stream to enter into the jungle (Expect leeches in the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons). The trails from here on are not very clear and it is easy to lose our way if we don't remain in one group. This stretch is about 2 kilometers long and passes through thick jungle. We’ll be crossing many small streams on the way. The creatures of the forest give us occasional appearance on the trek to the waterfall. Twenty minutes of scrambling and stumbling up the path after which the trail opens up into an open field with a couple of huts and agricultural land (the last signs of civilization until we hit the peak). Soon after the clearing we start for the falls, that is about another 20 mins climb. The trek gets tougher as you’ll be climbing on sharp and slippery rocks on the way. Once you get past it be sure to take a dip at the waterfalls. Soon after resting and having fun at the falls we continue on the jungle trail to the right. After 30 mins of trekking in the same jungle terrain the path opens up to the grasslands of Kodachadri. The high winds up there don’t allow for a lot of vegetation. But beware this part is very steep with the incline being close to 60 degrees at certain points.Here on, the trail overlooks panoramic views and winds up and over a couple of hills. About 45 minutes later, the trail merges with the jeep trail. We regroup here and proceed to Kodachadri peak which is a 5 minute walk away from there. We will rest and have our packed lunch on the peak, after which we start heading back to the base. Being easier on the knees and easy to navigate when we begin losing light in the evening, the Jeep trail is ideal for reaching back to the base. A 3 hour hike along the trail and we are back to the base camp for a well deserved dinner and sleep. We freshen-up, have breakfast and leave our base-camp by 8 AM and proceed to the Bidanur fort built by Shivappa Naik 30 kilometers away. The fort belonged to the Keladi dynasty of 17th century and gives a complete view of the landscape in all directions. We will spend an hour here and then proceed towards Bangalore only stopping for lunch (self-sponsored). Difficulty level : Moderate to Difficult Trek Length : 22 Kms in total (Two way) Altitude : 1343 Meter Distance from Bangalore : 390 Kms (One Way) Minimum Age : 8 Years Weather : 28 to 30 Degrees (March to June) Attraction : Beautiful Landscape Transport : AC Private Coach Food : Veg Food Washrooms : Only at Base Camp Accommodation Type : Dorms separate for Male & Female Few important points to note before you decide to register:Click Here Note: Price has been hiked from March to May 2023 for AC Transport. read more read less

Chikkaballapur, Karnataka

Gudibande Day Trek

₹ 1,297

Gudibande is a city in Chikkaballapur District in the Indian State of Karnataka. Gudibande Fort was built by a yogi and a local chieftain called Byre Gowda some 400 odd years ago in the 17th century. It was believed that he belonged to the Tuluva dynasty of the Vijayanagar empire. *Caution: -Please don't register if you are very unfit or suffer from weak joints. This event requires basic fitness and a decent amount of stamina. Difficulty level : Easy Trek Length : 4 Kms in total (Two way) Altitude : 826 Meter Distance from Bangalore : 90 Kms Minimum Age : 6 Years Weather : 28 to 32 Degrees (March to June) read more read less

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Skandagiri Sunrise Trek

₹ 1,530

11 Hours 30 Minutes

31 Mar, 01 Apr, 07 Apr, and more

Chikkaballapur, Karnataka

Skandagiri Sunrise Trek

₹ 1,530

Kalwarbetta (Skandagiri), 68 Kms from Bangalore is one the hill forts amongst the Nandi Hill ranges. The dilapidated walls of Tipu's fort can be found today on steep Kalwarbetta (Skandagiri), near the village of Kalwara. History says this was a small but strong hill fort. It surrendered to British troops on 19 October 1791. It remained in British hands until the peace treaty of 1792, which concluded of the third Anglo-Mysore war. This is a tedious trek as the hill is precipitous and high. The trek starts from the Papagni Temple at the foothills of Kalwara village. The fortress of Kalwarbetta is in full sight throughout the walk uphill. This steep and fantastic trek through a maze of dense shrub is highly intriguing. Kalwarbetta is a teaser. Just as you reach the fort wall contended that you have topped the hill, you see another ring of fort. No sooner you reach there; you will find another majestic fort wall waiting to be conquered. There are six such series of stonewalls protecting an abandoned temple on the hilltop. There are 2 caves, one starts from the base and as per locals, leads to the temple at peak and another one is somewhere midway which is about 30 feet only. Both are yet unexplored, especially the first one. Local say that there are pythons in the caves and had galloped their goats at times. Supposedly, there are 6 Samadhi in that cave. Difficulty level : Difficult Trek Length : 8 Kms in total (Two way) Altitude : 1434 Meter Distance from Bangalore : 70 Kms Minimum Age : 8 Years Weather : 18 to 24 Degrees (March to June) Few important points to note before you decide to register:Click Here read more read less

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Everyone was so friendly and made me feel welcome. The price is very reasonable, and the accommodations are clean. I would HIGHLY recommend this trip!!! Make sure to build walking training and stretch before going on a trek :)

Priya C.

I really liked the planning and management of the entire trip by BMC. The bus was fairly comfortable. Also the guide took care of the various things (like food, coordination, sleep arrangements etc.) on the trip quite well. I would recommend BMC to others.

Rahul S.

Great experience and nice spot for trekking. The great advantage we had was climate, it's awesome. BMC Guide was very supportive. On the whole it's memorable experience.

Sarvana K.

It was an amazing trekking event to Kudremukh. If you want to spend time in nature, you must go. Awesome weekend.

Subrat K.

BMC trek has great instructors like Santosh and Shailesh whom I went with. Enjoyed the trek thoroughly. It was really an amazing experience.

Ved P.

It was a pleasure hiking with a professional team that took care of each individual's limitations and accordingly paced the trip. Would love to do it again with BMC.

Aslam K.

We had a wonderful experience. The trek was very well organized. We were all very well taken care of by the BMC representatives. Keep up the good work BMC!

Shruthi K.

This is the first trek ever I attempted and could complete successfully. It wouldn't have been possible without team BMC. I would love to do more such trek with BMC and recommend them to others as well.

Vinutha B.

Amazing team .. They know the real meaning of Empathy.. Happy to be associated with this group.. They had taken our children of Kritagyata Trust to one day trek to huttaribetta.. and the children were taken care very nicely and our children had a amazing experience with this group.. I would heartfully thank one and all who has made this successfull..

Aruna Diwakar

Amazing trek it was!! Always wanted to do a trek with BMC.. Will be back for more for sure.. Very well organised.. Thank you BMC - Shamanth and Rohit.. You guys were great..!

Divya Prakash

Amazing club to give you an exposure all the beautiful and adventurous treks in an around Karnataka , South and beyond !!

Vamsidhar Pothula

Thadiyandmol was my first trek with BMC. I was a bit skeptical at the beginning since I was travelling from Chennai all alone and BMC was unknown to me. But you guys were actually beyond my expectations. I had a great time with you people, and surprisingly I was not tired inspite of travelling continuously for three consecutive days. The trekking guides were amazing and without them I could not have completed the trek. They kept motivating all throughout. No doubt I am looking forward to do more with you guys.

Nilanjana Chowdhury

My first Trek with BMC to kotagiri in Ooty .Had the best trekking experience ever. I can say that it's my first real Trek after years of not climbing mountains. I had a very hard time climbing as I wasn't used to it and had to take. Break every now and then and due to my overall clumsy nature was slipping and tripping along the way. The BMC guides Prasanna and Ved were amazing and stayed back and helped me out by motivating me and pushing me forward in every step to test my limits. We trekked for nearly 20km in a day and had a wonderful time by the Catherine falls and back to the homestay. The accommodation and food was good and the BMC coordinators were excellent. Overall this Trek was not just a trek for me, but a learning that made me feel like I've achieved something and helped me to gain confidence.. thank you BMC. Looking forward to many more treks .

Neethal Sequeira

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