TOUR OVERVIEW
Escape this long weekend to Mudumalai and stay at a beautiful retreat where the Shola forest ends and the tea plantations begin. Learn about co-existing with nature through art, walk around tea plantations and visit a beautiful lake.
Enjoy this short break from the bustle.
PRICE: INR 20000 + 5% GST
Kids upto 8 years : INR 18500 + 5% GST
Single occupancy surcharge – INR 11,000 + 5% GST
Day 1 - 18 Apr 2025
Start early from Bangalore and reach Gudalur by lunch; breakfast on the way. Settle in and relax. Later in the day, visit The Real Elephant Collective (TREC), a socio-environmental enterprise merging art & conservation. See first-hand how Lantana Elephants are made, as well as Senna toys, both of which are invasive species in the region. If you are interested, you can purchase a Senna toy and paint it too. Overnight at Gudalur.
Day 2 - 19 Apr 2025
Wake up to serene surroundings. After breakfast, visit the tea gardens and take a day trip to Pykara lake. Stop at the Needle Rock view point and various other scenic spots.
Day 3 - 20 Apr 2025
After morning cuppa, go for a nature walk around the property . Check-out after breakfast. Have lunch on the way and reach Bangalore by evening. Tour ends.
Inclusions
- A/c Tempo Traveler or similar throughout the trip
- All meals from breakfast on Day to evening tea on Day 3. All meals will be vegetarian.
- Two cups of coffee/tea/milk per day.
- Accommodation on double sharing basis fro 2 nights
- Guided tour of TREC.
- Guidance of an F5 traveller.
Exclusions
- Tips and other expenses of personal nature.
- Packaged Drinking water. Filtered, clean and potable water will be available to refill your water bottles.
- Food and beverages other than mentioned
- Additional activity other than mentioned
- Painting of Senna toys at TREC
- Transport to and from the pickup/drop points in Bangalore
- 5% GST
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspect beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.
Terms & Conditions
REFUNDS/CANCELLATION:
- Upto 30 days prior to the date of commencement of trip – 25% deducted and 75% refunded as cash.
- Upto 11 days prior to the date of commencement of trip – 50% deducted and rest refunded as cash.
- Within 10 days of the commencement of trip/Last day intimation/no show – No refund
Disclaimer
- Please be prepared for a fair bit of walking.
- F5 Escapes is in no way responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.
- All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveller in getting medical attention.
- The trip is NON-SMOKING and NON-ALCOHOLIC.
- F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.
Arrival & Departure Timings
- This trip is to Ex-Bangalore. Joining us from a different city?
Reach Bangalore by the evening of 17th April and book your return journey after 10.30PM on 20th April
Weather
- Days will be hot and nights and early mornings will be pleasant. Property is surrounded by tree cover. The exact nature of weather will be known closer to the time and you will be advised accordingly.*Please note that nowadays, climate/ weather is dependent on many factors and unpredictable hence the above information might be subject to change during your actual travel days.
Foooood!
- Home cooked, delicious local delicacies would be served.
About your stay
- Serene boutique retreat surrounded by trees and with view of the Nilgiris
Note > Prepare > Accept > Embrace
- It is a weekend and we can expect lots of traffic on the way. To avoid delays, please be on time at your pickup spots.

Stream of Joy, April 2019
“I went on a mom and kids tour organized by F5 escapes to Stream of Joy near Western Ghats. The trip was very well organized and time managed The homestay we stayed in was right in the middle of fresh, lush and green surroundings. Our host was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and ensured activities to keep all of us engaged well : adults and children alike.
‘F5 Escapes’ is a Bangalore-based, experiential travel company, with a focus on redefining the way women travel in India. The premise of F5 is an ambitious dream – to put India on the global travel map as a preferred destination for women from across the globe.
F5 Escapes offers fixed departure all-women group tours, customized itineraries for families, groups and solo travellers. We also do in-city engagements which include #JustGo travel meetups, workshops to educate women on travel safety, sustainable menstruation, motorbiking etc.