Bandaje Arbi Falls is one of the favorite tourist destinations in the Charmadi forest range of the Western Ghats. It is located almost 350 kilometers from Bangalore
in the Dakshin Kannada district in Karnataka.
The magnificent fall flows as a tributary of the Netravathi River from a height of about 200 feet. Among the most majestic natural waterfalls near Bangalore, the
Bandaje Arbi waterfalls offer you with unmatched scenic beauty.
You can have the best time of your life spending on the lap of the clouds surrounded by dense green forests. An adventurous trek into the thrilling rainforest is
the only way to reach the waterfalls. The nature lovers and photography lovers will be flourished with an abundance of opportunities to capture the picturesque place.
It is one of the breath-taking waterfalls near Bangalore located 25 km from Ujire. When you reach the top of the trekking point of the hill, you will witness
Ballalarayana Durga that is almost an hour's walk from the falls.
The ideal time to visit this place is during the monsoons when the water takes a mighty shape. It is a challenging trek trail through the steep dense forest of
about 16 km. You get to sleep under the stars in the basecamp beside the waterfalls. Enjoy the campfire, delicious food, and the starry night amidst the beautiful Bandaje Village.
Itinerary
Day 0
- 11:30 PM Pickup starts from Bangalore
Day 1
- 6:00 AM Reach Bandaje village. Freshen up
- 7:00 AM Have breakfast, & we'll get lunch packed
- 8:00 AM Start towards waterfalls
- We will spend some time at the falls and enjoy the clouds passing by
- 2:00 PM Have lunch
- 2:30 PM Move towards homestay and take some rest
- 3:30 PM We will be visiting a small hill which is at a short distance of about 3 to 4 kms from the homestay. This is an off-road trail and can be
trekked to reach the top. (Jeep facility is available at an additional charge).
- Play the in-door and out-door games
- Evening snacks along with coffee/tea will be provided and we will have fun activities
- We will have dinner and rest for the day
Day 2
- 6:45 AM Start towards Bengaluru and have breakfast on the way (self-sponsored)
You Should Know
- As this is a monsoon season, rain gears are mandatory for all participants.
- The team/Organizers are not responsible for any loss of your valuables
- We do not entertain Alcohol/any kind of Drug during the event
- We strictly follow the "Litter free Atmosphere", do co-operate
- Kindly adhere to the instructions of the Leads in order to enjoy the road trip in a safe manner
Pandemic Measures
We will be following below measures to keep our fellow travelers safe during this pandemic -
- Participants should get masks and sanitizers of their own
- People falling under the age group of below 16 and above 50 are not allowed (having their health as our concern)
- Participants with any symptoms of cough/cold/fever are advised to stay back
- We ensure that the place of stay is well sanitized and safe for travelers
You Should Carry
- Torch per person
- Sports shoes or trekking shoes in good condition
- Backpack
- Rain coat/Poncho
- Water bottles
- Energy bars, dry fruits, etc.
- Personal medication
- Sweater/ jackets for the night
- Toiletries (napkin, tissues, etc.)
- Flashlight/Torch with extra batteries
- Track pants and cotton T-shirt
Please check the travel instructions issued by the state govrenment/local authorities
before booking, as some destinations may have COVID-19 related travel/camping restrictions.