🌿Bandaje Falls Trek | 2 Days / 1 Night Monsoon Escape ⛰️
Where the Trail Ends, the Waterfall Begins.
Deep inside the lush Western Ghats lies one of Karnataka’s most rewarding adventures. The Bandaje Falls Trek takes you through dense shola forests, rolling grasslands, breathtaking ridge walks before rewarding you with the spectacular 200 foot Bandaje Falls plunging into a deep valley. The waterfall eventually joins the Netravathi River as a tributary.
Whether you’re chasing mist covered mountains, endless green landscapes, or an unforgettable monsoon adventure, this trek is the perfect weekend escape.
📍TREK DETAILS
Date: 29-30Aug
Location: Chikkamagaluru District
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Distance: ~14km (both ways)
Altitude: ~1,524 m (4,987 ft)
Duration: 6-8 hours
Suitable for: Beginners with good Fitness and experienced trekkers.
🗓️ ITINERARY
Day 0
28th Aug (Friday)- Depart from Bangalore
We’ll be picking up participants from the following locations. Click on each location to view the exact pickup point.
10:00 PM: Banashankari
10:15 PM: BTM Layout
10:30 PM: Silk Board
10:45 PM: Bellandur
11:00 PM: Marathalli
11:30 PM: Tin Factory
11:50 PM: Indira Nagar
12:00 AM: Halasuru
12:10 AM: Mg Road
12:30 AM: Mekhri Circle
12:40 AM: Yeshwanthpur
12:50 AM: Gorguntepalya
Travel Advisory: Journey timings may vary due to traffic, weather, and road conditions. While minor schedule adjustments may be necessary, we will make every reasonable effort to cover all the planned destinations.
Day 1
29th Aug (Saturday) - Bandaje Falls Trek
05:30 AM – 07:30 AM: Check-in at homestay, Freshen up, have breakfast and carry packed lunch
07:30 AM – 09:00 AM: Travel to the starting point of the Bandaje Trek (Jeep ride)
01:00 PM: Reach Water fall and enjoyy the view
01:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Have packed lunch
02:30 PM: Start descent
06:00 PM – 07:30 PM: Reach homestay and sip tea with snacks, dinner and rest
Day 2
30th Aug (Sunday) - Tea Estate for the Eyes, Temple for the Soul
05:30 AM - Wake-up call
07:00 AM – 08:00 AM: Freshen-up, have breakfast and Check-out Homestay
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Visit Samse Tea Estate
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Reach Horanadu Temple, have Darshan and Lunch (Either temple prasadam or lunch in near-by hotel (self-sponsored) Note: Temple dress code applies.
02:30 PM – 04:30 PM - Visit Soormane Falls
05:30 - 06:30 PM: Visit Hanging Bridge, Kalasa and Experience the breathtaking Sunset
08:00 PM – Depart to Bangalore, Dinner on the way (self-sponsored)
31st Aug - Day 3 - Journey Back to Bengaluru
05:00 AM: Reach Bengaluru - The drop off points will be the same as the pick-up points to ensure
💸 COST: INR 4,499
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Transportation from Bangalore - Tempo Traveller, Mini Bus, or Bus(non-A/C, based on group size)
4 meals as per itinerary - Saturday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner; Sunday Breakfast (South Indian Vegetarian)
Shared homestay accommodation
Forest Entry Permit fee
Certified Trek Guide with First Aid training
Local guide throughout the experience
Complimentary participation badge and certificate
NOT INCLUDED
Sunday lunch & dinner on the return journey
Any personal expenses beyond what is listed above
Costs arising from medical emergencies or natural calamities
Travel insurance of any kind available on request at additional cost
Any extra activities, sightseeing, or services not mentioned in the itinerary
❗BOOKING POLICY
Limited Slots - It's First come first Book, so Register to get you slots booked first.
No Cancellation / Refunds / Rescheduling
🎒 WHAT TO CARRY
Govt. ID Hardcopy
Water bottle & lunch box
Trekking shoes
Snacks / energy bars
Poncho / Raincoat
Cap & sunglasses
Comfortable full length clothing
❤️ Why Join MAD Treks?
Because we believe the best part of trekking isn’t just the summit.
It’s the random conversations during the drive.
It’s laughing with people you met only a few hours ago.
It’s watching the sky slowly change colours while the city is still asleep.
It’s getting slightly lost, figuring things out together, and returning home with stories that feel bigger than the trek itself.
Every hike leaves us with new memories, new friendships, and a new reason to plan the next adventure.If that sounds like your kind of Sunday, we’d love to have you with us.