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n the month of may, Hyderabad will be like an oven, so why don't you try to come for an exploration journey to a cool and beautiful hill station near Chikamaglur, Karnataka.
We are going to a place called Ghatikallu, a landscape of coffee and tea plantation in the middle of dense forest.
Introducing Extreme Adventure Canyoning (Waterfall Rappelling)
Karnataka, a land that contains 60% of Western Ghats has been blessed with some exotic spots. One such panoramic location, tucked in a remote corner of Chikmagalur district is 'Ghatikallu'. Nestled in the lap of 'Balalarayanadurga' (Balalarayanadurga is a mighty peak with a fort at the top, built by King Balalaraya) Ghatikallu is spread over a 100 acres of coffee, pepper and cardamom estate with a stream cutting right through, only to add to its beauty.
There are several beautiful view points in Balalrayanadurga. 'Ghatikallu' is a imaginary name given to the one rock mountain with breathtaking views of the valley below. There are many myths about this 'one rock mountain', when heard will only kindle the nostalgic feeling of being one with history.
A six hours drive from Bangalore with well connected roads can get you to Ghatikallu. This place is a perfect getaway from all the hustles and bustles of a routine city life. With numerous falls, trekking trails, campsites, picture perfect tea estates, calm and serene sun set spots.... hmm.... the list continues.... Most of these places are accessible by our Gypsy, Jeep and other 4X4 drive vehicles and one can enjoy these drives at no additional costs. Because of the accessibility, Ghatikallu attracts people of all age groups which include trekking and non-trekking enthusiasts. - We provide comfortable accommodation and authentic malnad cuisine which caters to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets.
Highlights:
Three day detour of hill stations of western ghats covering Shivamogga to Chikamaglur and back in the same route on the third day. Visiting 3 to 4 Water falls, Stay of 2 days in the well maintained Home Stay. Will be tasting Malnad dishes prepared by locals. Will be riding ATV Bikes, Water Rafting, visiting a near by coffee & tea factory. Lot of trekking and dipping in water falls.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Thursday. Going on a Volvo AC Semi Sleeper to Shimogga from Kachiguda.
Day 2 - Friday. Reaching Shimogga by 8 AM and will refresh in nearby hotel arranged by Let's Escape. Then start to Chikamagalur on a private vehicle. Will be covering all beautiful places on the way to Chikamagalur. Lunch in the middle of the journey. Reach home stay by 12 PM. Tea Plantation & Factory Visit, cover Sunset Points, Bonfire, Dinner and sleep in the pre arranged rooms.
Day 3 - sunrise in coffee estate, followed by Water Rafting, Waterfall Visit (play, dive ,swim) ,ATV Rides, Rope Adventures ,Bonfire, Dinner and Hault
Day 4 - Sunday: Trekk to Ballaraya durga Fort,post Lunch lets start back to shimogga.. by evening 5 reach Shimogga and back on the same volvo bus heading hyderabad
Day 5 - Monday. Reach back to Hyderabad by 6 AM
