Grades/ Level of Difficulty: Easy – Moderate – Strenuous – Challenging – Extreme
Note: * Cost is Delhi to Delhi, ** Cost is Kolkata to Kolkata, *** Cost is Bhutan to Bhutan, Cost for Foreign Nationals Extra
Week-end Event Cost Includes: Transport non a/c (Blr to Blr), Food, Accommodation, Forest Fee, Trekking & Camping Fee, Adventure Expert Fee, Basic First-aid kit, Sleeping Mat
Week-end Event MUST Carry: Good Backpack, Water bottle - 2 liter capacity, Plate, Spoon, Mug/Glass, Light weight Jacket/Sweater, Sleeping bag/Light blanket, 1 pair of Personal outfit, Wear Outdoor/Trekking shoes, Extra pair of Socks, Leech proof Gaiters (only during Oct-Dec), Poncho (only during rainy season), Sun Cap, Sunscreen Lotion, Sun Glasses, Toiletries, Torch + Batteries, Personal Medication, ID Proof
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About the Places
| Trekking Area |
Solang Valley – Solang Nala (Valley) a unique experience that every visitor cherishes. This is also a base camp for skiers, trekkers, climbers and campers hence this place is full of activity both in summers and winters. A vast snow field and the best slopes, that is safe and secure for both learning and experienced skiers. Solang Nala houses the Hanuman Tibba massif that is nearly 20,000 feet, its 8 km long glacier giving birth to river Beas. In the later 70’s Solang Nala was proposed as a possible UNESCO biosphere reserve under the UNESCO project on Man and Biosphere. |
| Ski Grade |
Moderate |
| Best Season |
January to March |
| Highlights |
known as 'Snow Point', |
| Location |
Kulu District, 13 Kms from Manali |
| Trekking Area |
Singalila Ridge (Sandakphu) – The Singalila range is one of the rare spots on earth where the view embraces five summits rising above 8000m, amongst them Everest, Makalu and Lhotse. An ancient Himalayan kingdom of Tibetan culture, Singalila trek offers breath-taking views of the Himalayan range from Cho Oyo to Kanchenjunga. |
| Flora n Fauna |
Magnolias, Rhododendrons, Primulas |
| Trek Route |
Manebhanjan – Tonglu – Garibas – Sandakphu - Phalut – Raman – Rimbik |
| Trek Distance |
48 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Every day 5-6 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Moderate |
| Best Season |
Mid-Feb to mid-June & Aug to mid-December |
| Highlights |
4 of the 14 highest peaks – Mt Everest, Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Makalu and Mt Lhotse |
| Location |
Darjeeling District, 108 Kms from New Jalpaiguri |
| Trekking Area |
Venkatagiri Arebetta – Shiradi Ghats are a trekker’s paradise, offering some of the most beautiful and equaling challenging treks, one such trek is the Venkatagiri Arebetta Trek that comes in the reserve forest cover. The thick green forest and the shola-grasslands offer the most memorable trekking experience. The trek route has several streams and house a large variety of birds and animals |
| Trek Route |
Gundya – Venkatagiri (Camping at base) – Arebetta – Gundya |
| Trek Distance |
26 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 5-7 hrs, Day-2 d will be 4-6 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Strenuous |
| Best Season |
Nov to March |
| Highlights |
Streams, View of the Shiradi Ghats Range |
| Location |
Shiradi Ghats, Gundya CP, 270 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Venkatagiri Arebetta – Shiradi Ghats are a trekker’s paradise, offering some of the most beautiful and equaling challenging treks, one such trek is the Venkatagiri Arebetta Trek that comes in the reserve forest cover. The thick green forest and the shola-grasslands offer the most memorable trekking experience. The trek route has several streams and house a large variety of birds and animals |
| Flora n Fauna |
Peacock Butterfly, Lion-tailed Macaque, Elephant, Gaur, Tiger, Jungle Cat, Leopard, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Wild Pig, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Nilgiri Langur, Slender Loris, Bonnet Macaque, Common Langur, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Giant Flying Squirrel, Nilgiri Marten, Brown Mongoose, Civets, Cobra, Porcupine, Pangolin, Python, King Cobra, Emerald Dove, Black Bulbul and Malabar Trogon |
| Trek Route |
Irpu – Narimale GH (Camping) – Brahmagiri Peak – Narimale Hill – Irpu |
| Trek Distance |
26 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 6-8 hrs, Day-2 will be 4-5 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Strenuous |
| Best Season |
mid-Nov to mid-March |
| Highlights |
Irpu Falls, 2nd highest peak in Coorg 1607 mts, Drive through Naraghole Forest |
| Location |
South Coorg/Kodagu, Srimangala Forest Range, 245 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Dandeli WLS – Dandeli WLS & Anshi NP covering an area of 485 sq kms have been declared as Tiger Reserves since 2006. The forest cover is undulating picturesque deep river valleys and rich hilly forest terrains. The breathtaking valleys, regal looking meandering rivers and the splendid scenic beauty is an inspiring trekking experience. The forest in Dandeli is a typical moist deciduous and semi evergreen type, with pockets of ever green. |
| Flora n Fauna |
Tigers, Leopards, Black Panthers, Elephants, Gaur, Deer, Antelopes, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Bears, many kinds of Reptiles, Malabar Pied Hornbill and over 300 varieties of birds. |
| Trek Route |
Kulgi NC / Ansi NC – Forest Range – Kulgi NC / Ansi NC |
| Trek Distance |
11 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 6-8 hrs, Day-2 Rafting |
| Trek Grade |
Moderate |
| Best Season |
Oct to May |
| Highlights |
Second largest WLS in Karnataka, Kali Rafting, Safari, Cavala Caves |
| Location |
Uttara Kannada District, 482 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
KP- Pushpagiri WLS – Covering an area of 102.59 sq kms Pushpagiri WLS is indeed a very popular trek route. The trail takes goes through rich forest cover and some rocky patches. With a good amount of water source easy access by road many trekkers use this trail to reach the peak of KP, which is otherwise a tough trek from Kukke side. Pushpagiri WLS is also been proposed as a World Heritage site. Rich Kadamakkal Reserve Forest is a part of the WLS and adjoins Bisle Reserve Forest to north, Kukke Subramanya Forest to the west. |
| Flora n Fauna |
Indian Wild Dog, Brown Palm Civet, Indian Giant Squirrel, Indian Hare, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Indian Muntjac, Gaur, Asian Elephant, Wild Pig, Giant Flying Squirrel, Travancore Flying, Otter, Stripe-necked Mongoose and Mouse Deer |
| Trek Route |
Bidalli APC – Kumaraparvatha Top (Camping) – Bidalli APC |
| Trek Distance |
14 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 5-7 hrs, Day-2 will be 4-5 hrs, drive to Mallalli Falls |
| Trek Grade |
Strenuous |
| Best Season |
Nov to April |
| Highlights |
2nd It is the second largest WLS in Karnataka, Mallalli Falls |
| Location |
Coorg/Kodagu District, Bidalli APC, 265 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Amedikallu Jenukallu Deepadakallu – is situated in the Charmadi range of the Western Ghats at Shishila Village in Dharmasthala, Karnataka, 2 day trek of these peaks can be a test of endurance, although some of them consider it’s tough trek doing the 3 peaks in 2 day will be challenging. Post monsoon makes it greener, very scenic and less tiresome given the green cover. |
| Trek Route |
Peak base – Peak – Camping – Peak – Peak base |
| Trek Distance |
40 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 7-8 hrs, Day-2 will be 6-7 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Strenuous |
| Best Season |
October to April |
| Highlights |
Ancient temple dedicated to Shishileshvar |
| Location |
Shishila Village, 270 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Auli – Auli located at an altitude of 2500 - 3050 mts, offering a panoramic view of Mt Nanda Devi, Mt Kamet, Mt Mana Parwat, Mt Dunagiri, Mt Beethartoli, Mt Nilkanth, Mt Hathi Parbat, Mt Ghori Parbat and Mt Nar Parbat. Auli is an ideal place for Skiing, also has covered with evergreen conifers and oak forest. The potential of snow slopes of Auli was a training ground for the paramilitary forces was adjudged by the French and Austrian experts as best skiing grounds of the world. |
| Flora n Fauna |
Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Wild Boar, Wild Cat, Rabbit, Jackal, Fox, Hyena, Bear |
| Trek Route |
Skiing Course, Trekking |
| Best Season |
January to March |
| Highlights |
The Asia’s highest and longest cable car covering distance of 4 Kms |
| Location |
Chamoli District, Joshimath, 486 Kms from Delhi |
| Trekking Area |
Pushpagiri WLS R2 – Covering an area of 102.59 sq kms Pushpagiri WLS is indeed a very popular trek route. The trail takes goes through rich forest cover and some rocky patches. With a good amount of water source easy access by road. Pushpagiri WLS has over 5 trails and R2 is the longest of the trails. The WLS is also been proposed as a World Heritage site. Rich Kadamakkal Reserve Forest is a part of the WLS and adjoins Bisle Reserve Forest to north, Kukke Subramanya Forest to the west. |
| Flora n Fauna |
Indian Wild Dog, Brown Palm Civet, Indian Giant Squirrel, Indian Hare, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Indian Muntjac, Gaur, Asian Elephant, Wild Pig, Giant Flying Squirrel, Travancore Flying, Otter, Stripe-necked Mongoose and Mouse Deer |
| Trek Route |
Mandalapatti APC – Himiyala (Camping) – Bakthi - Bidalli APC |
| Trek Distance |
24 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 5-8 hrs, Day-2 will be 4-5 hrs, drive to Mallalli Falls |
| Trek Grade |
Strenuous |
| Best Season |
Nov to April |
| Highlights |
2nd It is the second largest WLS in Karnataka, Mallalli Falls |
| Location |
Coorg/Kodagu District, Mandalapatti APC, 245 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Ettina Bhuja - Ettina Bhuja or Ox Shoulder in Kannada, as the shape of the peak resembles the shoulder of an Ox; The Ettina Bhuja trek is considered as tough as Kumaraparvatha. The peak is located in Shishila village in Belthangadi taluk of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. |
| Trek Route |
Hole Gundi – Ettina Bhuja base (Camping) – Ettina Bhuja Peak – Bhairavapura |
| Trek Distance |
15 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 5-6 hrs, Day-2 will be 3-4 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Strenuous |
| Best Season |
October to April |
| Highlights |
Ancient temple dedicated to Shishileshvar |
| Location |
Shishila Village, 270 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Bananthimari Betta - Bananthimari Betta is situated between Konanadoddi & Kuthnahalli near Kanakapura offer a unique trekking experience, not to far and not to close for a day out from the city life. Surrounding the two hillocks are vast fields, between the hillocks is a lush green valley and a stream flowing down. |
| Trek Route |
Peak base – Peak – Peak base |
| Trek Distance |
8 Kms |
| Trek Time |
4-5 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Moderate |
| Best Season |
Oct to March |
| Highlights |
Valleys & Hillocks |
| Location |
Kanakapura – Ramanagram Road, 75 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Ramanagaram - Ramanagaram is not just synonymous with the super hit movie Sholay and is also called the Rock Climber’s Mecca. Situated on the banks of the river Arkavati, this place is more than 1000 mts. It spans over 4-5 kms in radius and encompasses seven major hills, many hillocks and large boulders. A weekend or a holiday would mean that you get to see the rock climbers of Bangalore doing what they do best, climbing those magnificent rock faces and enjoying the aura of the place. The splendid landscape surroundings the hill is picture perfect and gives enough scenery to lens man/woman to click around. Every shot and every frame can redefine the way one feels about the rocks. Ramanagaram has great history. The name Ramanagaram was officially given in 1949 and originates from the village Ramagiri on the foot hill of Ramadevarabetta (hill of lord Rama). |
| Trek Route |
Ramanagaram base - Hill |
| Trek Distance |
3 Kms |
| Trek Time |
1 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Moderate |
| Best Season |
Aug to May |
| Highlights |
Rock Climber’s Mecca, Long-billed Vultures |
| Location |
Ramanagaram District, 56 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Kudremukh Peak R2 - Kudremukh National Park is declared as a Tiger Reserve under Bhadra Tiger Sanctuary, The Kudremukh NP gets its name from the beautiful Peak of Kudremukh (Kudremukha meaning House Face as it appears so). Covering an area 600.32 sq kms it is the second largest declared ‘Wildlife Protected Area’ of a tropical wet evergreen type of forest in the Western Ghats. With an annual rainfall of over 4000 mm the forest is ever green and offers a great trekking opportunity post-monsoon season. The rivers Nethravati, Tunga and Bhadra are believed to originate here at Ganga Moola which is part of the NP. |
| Flora n Fauna |
Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dogs, Cobra, Gaur, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Pig, Chevrotain, Bonnet Macaque, Common Langur, Lion Tailed Macaque, Peacocks, Malabar Trogon, Great Hornbill, Malabar whistling thrush, Imperial Pigeon, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Indian Giant Flying Squirrel |
| Trek Route |
Peak base – Peak – Peak base – Camping – Drive to Hanumana Gundi Falls |
| Trek Distance |
27 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 8-10 hrs, Day-2 drive to road ahead |
| Trek Grade |
Strenuous |
| Best Season |
mid-Oct to mid-April |
| Highlights |
2nd highest peak in Karnataka 1894 mts, Hanumana Gundi Falls, Bhadra Rafting/Kayaking |
| Location |
Chikkamagaluru District, Kudremukh Town, 360 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Kote Betta - Name in Kannada means ‘Fort Hill’ as the hill has a fort like appearance, being the 3rd highest peak. The trail takes through the plantations and view of the beautiful hillocks in the region. The summit houses a Shiva Temple and gives a good view of the surrounding hillocks and forest in the region. |
| Trek Route |
Mukkodlu – Kote Betta (Camping) – Mukkodlu |
| Trek Distance |
20 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 5-7 hrs, Day-2 will be 5-6 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Moderate |
| Best Season |
Oct to March |
| Highlights |
3rd highest Peak Coorg/Kodagu, 1620 mts |
| Location |
Coorg/Kodagu District, Hattihole, 275 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Pushpagiri WLS R3 – Covering an area of 102.59 sq kms Pushpagiri WLS is indeed a very popular trek route. The trail takes goes through rich forest cover and some rocky patches. With a good amount of water source easy access by road. Pushpagiri WLS has over 5 trails and R3 is one of the most scenic trails. The WLS is also been proposed as a World Heritage site. Rich Kadamakkal Reserve Forest is a part of the WLS and adjoins Bisle Reserve Forest to north, Kukke Subramanya Forest to the west. |
| Flora n Fauna |
Indian Wild Dog, Brown Palm Civet, Indian Giant Squirrel, Indian Hare, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Indian Muntjac, Gaur, Asian Elephant, Wild Pig, Giant Flying Squirrel, Travancore Flying, Otter, Stripe-necked Mongoose and Mouse Deer |
| Trek Route |
Mandalapatti APC – Kothanadaka APC (Camping) – Marigundi APC |
| Trek Distance |
22 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 5-8 hrs, Day-2 will be 4-5 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Strenuous |
| Best Season |
Nov to April |
| Highlights |
2nd It is the second largest WLS in Karnataka |
| Location |
Coorg/Kodagu District, Mandalapatti APC, 245 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Bilikallu Rangaswamy Betta - Bilikallu Rangaswamy Betta is located in Bangalore Rural district southwest direction of Bangalore city. It is one of the highest hills in the area and also called as Bilikal Betta due to the whitish rocks near the summit that is visible from a long distance. The vegetation is quite thick especially post monsoon season. The adjoining forests are known to harbor Elephants and other wildlife. The view from the top is very picturesque as one can see the hillocks from the surrounding Kanakapura range, mainly BM Betta, Kabbaladurga and Savandurga. |
| Trek Route |
Peak base – Peak – Peak base |
| Trek Distance |
8 Kms |
| Trek Time |
4-5 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Moderate |
| Best Season |
Mid-Oct to mid-April |
| Highlights |
Frequented by Elephants |
| Location |
Ramanagaram District, Maralvadi Town, 65 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Mullayanagiri Bababudangiri Kallathagiri Falls - Hills are heaven on earth in the Western Ghats. Mulliyanagiri is the highest peak in the Baba Budangiri Range, is the highest peak between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. Baba Budangiri is a mountain in the Dattagiri Hill Range / Baba Budan Giri Range of the Western Ghats of India. Peaks in Baba Budan Giri Range are the Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri, and are known as 'Chandradrona Parvatha Shreni' (Chandradrona Mountain Range) as they naturally form the shape of a crescent moon. |
| Trek Route |
Sarpadhari – Mulliyanagiri Top – BBgiri (Camping) – Kallathagiri Falls |
| Trek Distance |
22 Kms |
| Trek Time |
Day-1 will be 6-7 hrs, Day-2 will be 4-5 hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Strenuous |
| Best Season |
Nov to April |
| Highlights |
Highest peak in, 1930 mts, Kallathagiri Falls |
| Location |
Chikkamagaluru District, 275 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Rishikesh Rafting - Rishikesh located in the lap of lower Himalayas, surrounded by scenic beauty of the hills on three sides with holy Ganga flowing through it. Rishikesh is an ideal destination not only for pilgrims but also for the adventure seekers. Rishikesh is the starting point for several expeditions in the region. Rishikesh is also the gateway and the start-off point for journeys to religious places like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Rishikesh is also acquiring greater significance as a centre for white-water rafting, other revering sports, a base for treks and hikes in the beautiful Garhwal Himalayas. |
| Rafting |
10 Kms |
| Rafting Time |
4-5 hrs per day |
| Grade |
3-4 grade Rapids |
| Best Season |
October to May |
| Highlights |
Grade 4 Rapids, Option of Bungee Jumping, Rappelling |
| Location |
Uttarakhand, Rishikesh, 236 Kms from Delhi |
| Trekking Area |
Devarabetta – Has 2 hillocks with a temple at the top of one of them, with a good number of opportunities for a Rock Climbing, one monolith is around 80-90 Ft and fairly easy climbs. To the west and north of Devarabetta is the jungle with the vegetation similar to Bannerghatta forest. The terrain consists of low hills with the valleys having thick vegetation. The forest continues as far as Rangaswami hills in the west to Bannerghatta reserve in the north. There are also a few waterholes which provide opportunities for watching the local wildlife. |
| Trek Route |
Hill base – Hill Top – Rappelling |
| Trek Distance |
3 Kms |
| Trek Time |
hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Moderate |
| Best Season |
Aug to May |
| Highlights |
Good easy Rock Climbing opportunities |
| Location |
Anekal, 45 Kms from Bangalore |
| Trekking Area |
Savandurga - History refers to Savandurga as ‘Savinadurga’ or ‘Fort of Death’, as there were no steps to reach the hill top and it was covered by bamboos, other trees forming a barricade. Rising to an altitude of 1226 mts, it is the largest Monolith in the world. Savandurga hills form a part of the Deccan Plateau and comprise of peninsular gneiss, laterites, basic dykes and granites. It consists of two hills, namely Karigudda (black hill) and Billigudda (white hill). These hills are very popular amongst Rock Climbers, Cave Explorers and Adventurer seekers. |
| Flora n Fauna |
Endangered Yellow-throated Bulbuls, Long-billed Vultures, White-backed Vultures, Sloth Bear and Leopard |
| Trek Route |
Savandurga base - Hill |
| Trek Distance |
3 Kms |
| Trek Time |
1.hrs |
| Trek Grade |
Moderate |
| Best Season |
Aug to May |
| Highlights |
Altitude on 1226 mts, largest Monolith in the world |
| Location |
Rural Bangalore District, 60 Kms from Bangalore |
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