Gangadikal Trek, Chikmagalur Highlights
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Embark on one of the most unexplored treks situated in Kudremukh, the trekker's Paradise
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Sit around a warm bonfire session under the star-studded sky at the base camp and have fun
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Witness the pristine views of the Lakya Dam backwaters, Kudremukha mountains, and valleys
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An experienced and professional trek leader will be assisting you throughout this activity
Gangadikal Trek, Chikmagalur Overview
Activity Location: Kudremukh
Timings: 6:30 AM (Day 2) to 9:00 AM (Day 3)
Starting Point:
- Without transfers- Kudremukh national park
- With Transfers- Indiranagar, Bangalore
About Gangadikal Trek, Chikmagalur:
Surrounded by lush green forests, vast coffee plantations and towering peaks, enjoy the best nature has to offer, amongst the thirteen trekking trails that lie within the Kudremukh National Park, the Gangadikal trekking trail is made up of steep hills and valleys. This trek focuses especially on the ‘wilderness experience’. It is devised for a group of people and gives you a dose of adventure. Harmonize yourself with the terrain and your surroundings. Get ready to challenge yourself and treat yourself to the beauty of the surroundings. As you reconnect with the nature, you’ll also connect with your group as you share a remarkable experience together
About the Activity:
- The trek can be opted in two packages, with and without transfers, at your convenience.
- Get picked up from any of the pick-up points in Bangalore if you have chosen the with transfers package or come to the base point all by yourself if you have picked the without transfers package.
- Reach the homestay, get freshened up and embark on a ride of 20 km to reach the base point and meet with your guide who will be briefing you about the activity.
- Start trekking, the first 200 m wades through the forest range of the Kudremukh National park.
- Filled with huge trees, that give a beautiful canopy that plays hide and seek with the sun.
- The next 4 km of the trek is through vast, huge grasslands giving you a steady incline as you scale to the top.
- Reach the peak and enjoy the view that is mesmerizing with the blanket of the plush valleys in spectacular shades of green, that seem endless.
- Start heading back to the base, taking the same route, through the grasslands and the bus ride back to the homestay.
- Enjoy delicious meals like breakfasts, evening tea snacks, lunch, and dinner in order to keep you take care of your appetite.
- Freshen up and get ready to head back to Bangalore.
How to reach?
- By Car: Take the route via NH75 from Bangalore city, it will take you approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes to reach the park.
Gangadikal Trek, Chikmagalur Itinerary
Select Package Options
Gangadikal Trek without Transportation
Gangadikal Trek with Transportation
More Details about Gangadikal Trek, Chikmagalur
Know Before You Go for Gangadikal Trek, Chikmagalur
- Participants or Members are responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
- Floaters and Sandals are not allowed, please wear sports shoes or trekking shoes of good quality.
- The team reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.
- Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
- Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package. Any meals or transfers not mentioned in the itinerary are to be considered an exclusion in the deal.
- Any breakage or damage of any items will be charged at actuals.
- For safety purposes, this activity is not recommended for women who are more than 3 months pregnant, anyone that has had major surgery, or has a broken leg/arm, has chronic back or neck pains, etc.
- Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited on trek.
- There is no freshen up / washroom / Toilet facility on the Mountain only available at the Base Village.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival, PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
Things To Carry for Gangadikal Trek, Chikmagalur
- Water bottle
- Hiking shoes