🌄 Scenic Waterfall Drop: Witness the majestic Bandaje Arbi Falls plunging off the Western Ghats — a rare sight from the top!
🏔️ Panoramic Ridge Walks: Long stretches of open grassland ridges with 360° views of the lush Ballalarayana Durga hill ranges.
🛕 Historic Ruins: Explore the ancient Ballalarayana Durga Fort — now in ruins but rich with history and wilderness charm.
🌿 Dense Forest Trails: Trek through thick Shola forests and bamboo groves, alive with birds and mountain silence.
📸 Perfect for Photography: Every section offers stunning landscapes — ideal for adventure and nature photographers.
Offbeat & Less Crowded: Compared to other Western Ghats treks, Bandaje is still relatively untouched and peaceful.
Balanced Challenge: Offers a moderate trek — suitable for both beginners and seasoned hikers looking for a thrill.
Waterfall From the Top: Rare opportunity to view a waterfall from the cliff’s edge — not just from the base.
Variety in Terrain: Forests, ridges, waterfalls, ruins, and open hills — all packed into one beautiful route.
BRIEF ITINERARY
2 Days, 1 Night Adventure
Day 0: Departure from Bangalore
Departure from Bangalore at 7:00 PM.
Day 1: Trek to Bandaje Falls & Ballalarayana Durga Fort
- 🕓 Arrive early morning at the Bandaje trek base
- 🚿 Freshen up, enjoy a hot breakfast & collect your packed lunch
- 🥾 Trek starts at 8:00 AM — ascend through forest trails, open ridges, and scenic viewpoints
- 🏞️ Reach Bandaje Falls summit by 12:00 PM
- 🍱 Lunch break near the summit, rest and explore the waterfall cliff views
- ⏬ Begin descent at 1:00 PM and trek back through the same trail
- 🏡 Reach the base by 6:00 PM, transfer to homestay
- 🍽️ Enjoy local dinner and relax for the night
Day 2: Local Exploration & Return
- 🌤️ Wake up to peaceful morning views, have breakfast
- 🛕 Post-checkout, visit Belur Chennakeshava Temple & surrounding tea estates
- 🍽️ Stop at Hassan for self-sponsored lunch
- 🚌 Head back to Bangalore — expected arrival by 10:00 PM
pricing
Pricing Summary
Affordable pricing. Premium experience. Zero compromises
Things to Carry
Pack the Essentials. Leave the Worry Behind
Most Important Advisory
Guidelines to Help You Prepare Better.
Pck-up and Drop Locations
1📍Karachi Bakery Indranagar.
2📍Domlur Sky Walk Bangalore
3📍Yashwanthpur Metro Station. (Towards Tumkur)
4📍Pepople Tree Hospital, Goraguntepalya Bangalore
Frequently Asked Questions.
Bandaje Falls (also known as Bandaje Arbi) is located in the Charmadi Ghat region of the Western Ghats, near Ujire town in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
Yes, forest department permission is mandatory since the trek passes through reserve forest land.
How to Get Permission?
1. We Handle It for You
We arrange all required permissions and guide services as part of our trek package.
2. Book Online Yourself
You can also book permits via the official Karnataka eco-tourism portal:
👉 Aranya Vihaara – aranyavihaara.karnataka.gov.in
⚠️ Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the region, only a limited number of trekkers are allowed each day. Book your slot early — either directly or through us — to avoid missing out.
Mobile signal is unreliable or unavailable during most of the trek. Ujire has coverage, but the trail doesn’t.
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