Overview

Booking cut-off time - 7 days before or any time until the trek permits are available. 

Bandaje Falls Trek, located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, is a must-do for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. The trek offers a perfect blend of scenic beauty, challenging trails, and refreshing waterfalls. Starting from the Ranijhari view point, this moderate trek spans approximately 15 kilometers and takes you through dense forests, grasslands, and hilly terrain. The highlight of the trek is the stunning Bandaje Falls, a 200-foot waterfall that cascades down into the deep valley below.

The best time to visit Bandaje Falls is during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, from July to February. This trek is perfect for thrill-seekers and photographers looking to capture breathtaking views of the Western Ghats.

  • Difficulty level : Moderate
  • Trek Length : 15 Kms in total (Two way)
  • Distance from Bangalore : 290 Kms (One Way) 
  • Minimum Age : 8 Years 
  • Weather : 20 to 27 Degrees (March to June)
  • Attraction : Beautiful Landscape
  • Transport : Non A/C Transport
  • Food : Veg Food
  • Washrooms : Only at Base Camp
  • Accommodation Type : Dorms separate for Male & Female
2 Days 25 Oct, 31 Oct, 01 Nov, and more Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Non A/C Transport
  • Accommodation in Homestay (Dorms separate for Male & Female)
  • 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Snacks & 1 Dinner
  • Instructor from BMC
  • Forest Permissions
  • Jeep Charges
  • Water Fall Entry
  • Basic First Aid support

What is NOT included in the tour

  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned above.
Things to carry
  • Personal Medication (if any)
  • Strong Backpack (Preferably water proof)
  • Fresh pair of clothes for two days.
  • Empty Lunch Box
  • Toiletries.
  • Water bottles (at least 2 liters of water)
  • A torch with new batteries (must in case of emergency)
  • You can carry Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucose etc.)
  • Sunglasses, Sunscreen.
  • Camera (Optional)
  • Rain Coat (Highly Suggested)
  • Trekking Shoes (Highly Suggested)

Kindly don't carry single use plastic ( for eg: chocolates, chips, water bottle etc) items during the trek. There will be thorough check by the forest department near the check post and if found any there will be a penalty. If you need chocolates or chips during the trek, unwrap it and bring it in a container or Tupper ware.

Itinerary
Day 1

Bangalore to Sunkasale

BMC Adventures
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09:30 PM: Pick-up from BMC, Indiranagar
09:45 PM: Pick-up from Domlur Sky Walk, Opp to Domlur Bus Stop
10:00 PM: Pick up from Sapphire Toys, Richmond Road (Near Sacred Heart Church)
10:30 PM: Pick up from Yeshwantpur metro station

Day 2

Trek to Ballalarayana Durga Fort & Bandaje Falls

Bandaje Falls
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06:30 AM Reach Homestay, Have to Freshen up & Breakfast
08:30 AM Start the trek from Sunkasale
10:00 AM Reach Ballalarayana Durga Fort and trek towards Bandaje falls
11:30 AM Have packed lunch and spend some time at the waterfalls
12:30 PM Trek back to Homestay
04:00 PM Reach back to Homestay
05:30 PM Have Tea/Coffee & Snacks
08:00 PM Campfire Dinner & overnight Stay

Day 3

Visit Kodige Falls & Doddagaddavalli Lakshmi Devi Temple

Kodige Falls
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06:30 AM: Wake up - Freshen-up - Breakfast.
07:00 AM: Visit Kodige Falls 
09:00 AM: Start back to Bangalore 
11:00 AM: Visit Doddagaddavalli Lakshmi Devi Temple
01:30 PM: Have Self-sponsored Lunch
08:00 PM: Reach back to Bangalore.

Route Map
Bandaje Falls Trek - Route mapBandaje Falls Trek - Route map
Location
Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India View on Map
notes

Cancellation policy for Bandaje Falls, Tadiandamol, Nishani Betta & Merthi Gudda. 

  • Cancellations made 15 days before the date of departure 80% refund can be availed. 

  • Cancellations made 14-10 days before the date of departure 50% refund can be availed. 

  • Cancellations made 9 days before the departure refund, future trek credit or transfer of booking won’t be applicable.