Pickup and departure
Meet the trek lead, complete a short briefing and begin the drive.
Trek details
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Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Challenging
Bandaje Waterfall Trek
Bandaje Waterfall combines forest approach, exposed grassland and a powerful waterfall viewpoint near the Charmadi belt.- Duration
- 2 days
- Distance
- 18 km
- Altitude
- 4,986 ft
- Best Season
- Jul – Oct
- Temperature
- 20°C – 26°C
- Seats
- 10 seats / 24
- Pickup
- Bengaluru city pickup points
- Price / Person
- ₹4,799
Overview
Mountain plan
This trek is planned as a guided Western Ghats experience with controlled group size and weather-aware routing.
The route focuses on forest transitions, open ridgelines and sunrise or mist windows depending on the season.
Itinerary
Trail rhythm
Day 1Journey into the Ghats
Trailhead briefing
Warm up, check gear and enter the forest trail with the local guide.
Ridge walk
Move through grassland, cloud pockets and open Western Ghats views.
Camp or homestay
Dinner, quiet time and rest depending on the selected trek format.
Day 2Summit and return
Summit push
Start early for cooler weather, softer light and safer trail timing.
Breakfast
Pause after descent for breakfast and recovery.
Return journey
Depart from the base area after the guide confirms group closure.
Highlights
Why this trail stays with you
Waterfall
Forest
Grassland
Charmadi views
Photography
Monsoon atmosphere
Live conditions
Mountain read
- Trail Status
- Guide review pending
- Humidity
- 82%
- Visibility
- Moderate
- Rain Probability
- 42%
- Wind Speed
- 11 km/h
- Difficulty Today
- Weather dependent
Elevation profile
Climb shape
Return4,700 ft
12 km
Gallery
Windows into the Ghats
Included
What is covered
Inclusions
- Trek leader and local guide
- Forest permit coordination
- First-aid support
- Meals during the trek window
- Shared transport coordination
- Camping or homestay support when applicable
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Anything not listed in inclusions
- Personal trekking gear
Pack light
Things to carry
Trekking shoes
Rain jacket
Reusable water bottle
Head torch
Personal medicines
Compact backpack
FAQ
Before you go
Is this trek beginner friendly?
The guide team assesses the current trail condition before departure and briefs the group on pace, terrain and safety.
Will the trek run during rain?
Monsoon departures run only when trail and forest conditions are considered safe by the operating team.
How is booking confirmed?
Bookings are confirmed through the organizer after seat availability and pickup details are verified.
Reviews
Trail notes from trekkers
4.9
The route felt carefully led, quiet and much more personal than a usual weekend trek.
Aishwarya R.4.8
The best part was the pacing. We had enough time to absorb the ridge and the mist.
Nikhil S.Related treks
