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The Charmadi Ghat is one of the most famous western Ghats famous for its stunning views and natural surroundings. Ettina Bhuja is one such mountain that is a part of the Charmadi range at an altitude of 1300 m (4,265 ft). It is situated in the Mudigere range of the Chikmagalur district.
The name Ettina Bhuja denotes “Ox’s shoulder” which is one of the unexplored treks in Karnataka. Embark on this exciting trekking and cherish this wonderful experience.
Day 0: Good Morning
- On Friday, around 09:30 PM, get picked up from the following pick-up points and embark on your overnight journey from Bangalore.
Day 1 :
- Reach the resort in Maragunda, freshen up, have breakfast, get ready to start the trek.
- Travel for 30 mins to reach the trek starting point
- Carry only water bottles and snacks if required.
- Trek through one of the beautiful and serene routes in western ghats to reach the peak of Ettina Bhuja.
- Enjoy the view of Amedikallu, Jenukallu, Deepadakallu from the peak.
- Start descending to the base and travel back to the resort for lunch.
- Take bath in hot water, freshen up for a hot cup of coffee/tea and enjoy the beautiful views of peaks in and around the resort.
- Have an authentic hot dinner and take a sound sleep in the lap of nature.
Day 2:
- Wake up to the sounds of nature quite early in the morning.
- Have coffee/tea, freshen up and have breakfast.
- Enjoy the high rope activities along with zipping, swimming in the river, indoor and outdoor games.
- Check out and start our journey back to Bengaluru.
Travel:
- Tempo Traveler or Mini Bus (with push back seats).
- Note: This trip involves overnight journey on a push back Seater (Not sleeper or semi-sleeper).
- Traveler: 10-15 max +1 Trek Leader
- Minibus: 25-30 max +1 Trek Leader
- We request you to book this trip only if you can handle slight discomfort (especially the last row of the vehicle).
- Trek Leads from MapStop Adventures
Pickup Points
- 7:00 PM | Silkboard
- 7:20 PM | Sony World Signal Koramangala
- 7:30 PM | New Shanti Sagar Hotel Domlur
- 7:45 PM | Trinity
- 8:30 PM | Mekhri Circle
- 8:45 PM | Yeshwantpur
- 9:00 PM | Goraguntepalya
Stay:
- Accommodation at our cozy Homestay/Tent Stay on a sharing basis – Separate rooms for men & women
- Each tent has a pillow & blanket (If u r not comfortable can carry own bedsheets)
Food:
- 2 Breakfasts, 1 Packed Lunch, 1 Dinner(All veg).
- Please check the Inclusions, Exclusions of Gokarna Trip package below for a complete list of things included in your trip cost.
Things to carry:
- Toiletries, moisturiser, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste
- A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
- A small backpack for water activities (to carry a water bottle, change clothes, towel, etc)
- Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
- Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (Not Mandatory)
- Shorts, T-shirt for water sports.
- Cap/Hat/Sunscreen (to avoid getting tanned bigtime)
- Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
- Power bank, charger, camera (if you wish to)
- Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our campsite
- Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
- Any kind of sandals or shoes are fine as there is no trek
- Your personal medications, if any
- Pair of water wear to take a dip in the river/sea
- Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
- Carry your jerkin/sweater — it can get cold at night as its close to the forest
- Carry a little bit of cash for Sunday lunch, dinner, and misc. expenses
- Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.
- No Hot water for shower
IMP —
Remember Luxury and Experience won’t be together! This is an experience based event in which we will cover maximum Places in limited time! be prepared for a bit of long travels as we must travel to the places where they are.
Trek: Cancellation Policy
- No Cancellations/Refunds once the booking is done
- If cancellation is done before 15 days of the trip, we can issue a refund.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases we will try their best to provide an alternative feasible solution.
- However, a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
Payment Terms:
- 50% Advance at the time of Confirmation, Balance at the time of departure Advisory.
- Timings for meals will be specific which will be informed to you by the guide.
- Do not expect luxury as we will be travelling through pristine and untamed nature.
- Do pay heed to the guidelines given by the instructor.
- Do not expect separate accommodation as it is a group trip.
- Drop points will be the same as pickup points
- Bring your own mask and sanitizer.
- Adventurous trek/trip does NOT come with luxury, so please have the mindset accordingly
- Strictly follow the Reporting time, Program schedule and Instructions given by the Organizers through the entire duration of the program.
- Please don’t throw the plastic and garbage in the Forest
- Event Schedule, route and Plans are subject to change in case of any inconvenience that occurred at the time of tour without any prior intimation. Travellers have to adjust to any such consequence.
- Mapstop Adventures has all rights to modify or cancel the trekking event due to unavoidable circumstances.
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