Jog falls and Kodachadri trekking in monsoon along with George trek and Canal falls

Day 1: Jog Falls

We will reach Hubbali by 6.00 AM. We will use washrooms inside the train to save time.

We will get into our private hired vehicle in Hubbali. Quick breakfast stop on the way.

We will then head to Jog Falls. (We will try to reach here early so as to avoid over-crowding)

It will be around 11:30AM by the time we reach Jog Falls. We will spend an ample amount of time here.

Getting into the waterfalls here is prohibited.

After waterfalls we will  head towards Kodachadri.

We will reach the campsite, have dinner, play games and end our day with a good sleep.

Day 2: Kodachadri Trek

Wakeup early in the morning. Fresh up and have breakfast. Our first destination is Hidlumane Waterfalls. It will take around 2.5 hours from Shimoga to reach the starting checkpoint of Hidlumane Waterfalls. At the checkpoint we will take entry tickets and start towards the waterfalls. To reach the waterfalls we will have to walk around 2-3 kms. The starting part of the trail is pleasant but the latter is a bit tricky with heavy flowing water and slippery rocks beneath. The rocks will be sharp, so we will have to carefully check and step on them. We'll spend a good amount of time at the waterfall. We will trek back to the starting checkpost. We have a changing room there, so we can change into a dry pair of clothes. Do not forget to carry a polythene cover to drop your wet clothes. 

From here we will head to Kodachadri peak. To reach the peak first we will be hiring a jeep ride for about a distance of 1.5km with hairpin bends and it's completely an off-roading trail till one point. From here we will have to trek the remaining trail to reach Kodachadri peak. We will be trekking approximately 2km. The views from the peak are mesmerising. If the weather is clear we will be able to witness sunset from the peak. After sunset we will trek down, take the jeep and get back back to our hired vehicle. 

We will head to our stay, have dinner and retire for the day. 

Day 3: Bell Theertha waterfalls

Our trek leader will wake us up early in the morning. We will freshen up at our stay, have breakfast and pack up. We'll check out from the stay and head to Belkal Theertha Falls. 

Belkal Theertha Falls is located in Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary. These falls drop from a 300 ft mountain called Korshi Betta. To reach Belkal Theertha Falls, we will first take entry tickets and trek towards the falls. The trek to these falls is around a 3km uphill trek so be prepared for it. Carry your own water bottle to avoid littering. This trail is a bit tiring, so carry some refreshments and ORS too if needed. We will spend ample amount of time near the Falls. Once done, we will trek back to the entry point, change our clothes and get into our hired vehicle. 

We will have lunch on the way back to Shimoga. The route from Kodachadri to Shimoga is very scenic. We will have to catch an evening bus from Shimoga to Hyderabad. 

Arrival at Hyderabad (Day 4)

We will reach Hyderabad around 9 AM. And, we will end our trip here with lot of memories.

Note: For the people who are boarding from Bangalore, you have to board the Rani Chennamma(16589) train, which will start around 11 PM.

Clothing & Footwear

• Walking/Sports/Trekking shoe. (Please make sure that you are using soft rubber-sole footwear)
• 30-40 L backpack (Do not carry suitcases or trolleys)
• Sleeping bag (You can replace it with a thin blanket or bed-sheet if you don't want to invest in a sleeping bag)
• 3 pairs of quick-dry clothing. (Please wear one pair on Friday night before coming to the railway station. You'll not get an opportunity to change during our travel.)
• 3 pairs of socks
• Raincoat, rain cover for your bag, zip-lock pouches for mobiles

Food & Beverage

• Min 2 liters of water each (Please bring reusable water bottles so that together we can discourage the use of plastic on the trails)
• Snacks (Carry plenty of dry snacks, energy bars, candies & ORS to munch on during the trek)

 Miscellaneous:

• Camera
• Power bank
• Govt. Issued ID proof
• Headtorch / Hand-held torch (Avoid mobile flashlights.)
• Medicines (If you have any health issues. Please ensure that you inform our trek leaders beforehand.)
• Sanitation kit (Carrying Odomos would come in handy)

• Transportation
  • Hyderabad to Hyderabad (Non-AC sleeper)
  • Local transport for two days
• Food
  • Saturday (Lunch, Dinner & Evening Tea)
  • Sunday (Morning chai ,Breakfast & Lunch)
• Stay
• Kodachadri Jeep Ride (400 rs/-)
• Entry Tickets & Permits (400 rs/-)
• Local Guide
• Trek leader
• First Aid