Jog Falls women group tour - 2N/3D - ex. Bangalore road trip

Jog Falls – Monsoon Magic!

Karnataka

3 Days

Light Walk/Climb (1-3 km/day)

Starts in 11 weeks

START DATE

14 AUG, Fri

END DATE

16 AUG, Sun

₹16,500*

on double sharing

* 5% GST extra

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Jog Falls – Monsoon Magic!

₹ 16,500 * 5% GST extra

START DATE

14 AUG, Fri

END DATE

16 AUG, Sun

₹ 16,500 * 5% GST extra

This monsoon, explore and unwind yourself with our Jog Falls women group tour. A nature lover’s paradise – The area around Shimoga offers the much-needed break we all need from our hectic lives. Vast expanses of rainforests, beautiful water bodies, the majestic Jog Falls, and the mind-boggling biodiversity! Soak in the monsoon, and enjoy a fun-filled weekend getaway from Bangalore.

Highlights

Unwind amidst the lush-green of a Malnad homestay

Behold nature’s diversity at the Mandagadde bird sanctuary

Experience the grandeur of the Jog Falls

Witness heritage at the Kavishaila and Kuvempu house

Important

Our Jog Falls women group trip is a road trip from Bangalore with multiple pick-up and drop off points usually along the ORR. If you are joining us from a different city, reach Bangalore the previous evening (i.e., 13 August) or by 5 AM on 14 August, and book your return journey after 11PM on 16 August.

Getting there

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Pickup starts by 6:30 AM on 14 AUG

Bangalore city

Karnataka

Last drop by 8 PM on 16 AUG

Bangalore city

Karnataka

Itinerary

20°C - 30°C | Pleasant, humid days/nights

Chance of rain: High

Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change

Day 1: Drive to Thirthahalli. Mandagadde bird sanctuary.

Drive: 6-8 hrs

Walk: 1-2 hrs

Local attractions

Leave from Bangalore to Thirthahalli by 6:30AM. Breakfast en route. It is a 6-8 hour journey to Thirthahalli. Treat yourself to a wholesome lunch. Relax amidst the beautiful environs of the homestay and walk to the beautiful Mandagadde bird sanctuary, which is just 2 km from the homestay. Overnight at Thirthahalli.

It will be pouring in the western ghats. The Jog Falls group trip is more about relaxing in the monsoon and enjoying the views. Umbrella, rain coats, change of socks and good shoes are mandatory. This is a relaxing vacation. We will cover a few sightseeing points but the idea is to soak and chill. We are staying in a traditional Malnad home, and can relish Malnad food, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

For out of city excursions based out of a particular city, we can suggest potential pick up points but cannot promise them. The final pick up points will be based on the feasible route close to the date of travel and the location of all the travellers in the group. We will do our best to communicate and plan comfortable pickups for all the travellers.

We will start pick-up along the ORR by 6:30 AM on 14 August, and will complete drops along the same route/stops by 8 PM on 16 August. Since it’s a long weekend, please keep time so that we can leave the city before rush hours.

Gayathri Gopinath

I had a wonderful experience on the Jog Falls trip. It was very well organized ans lookinh forward to many such trips in future.

Day 2: Visit Jog Falls.

Drive: 3-4 hrs

Walk: 1-2 hrs

Waterfalls

After breakfast, start your trip to Jog Falls. This will be a long but extremely beautiful drive in the monsoon. Watch the beautiful falls and return to stay by evening. Overnight at Thirthahalli.

It will be a bit of a long drive today. Carry some snacks/munchies for the road. Also, don’t forget your rain coats, umbrellas and monsoon shoes.

FUN FACT!

Did you know? With a plunge of 253m, Jog Falls is the third highest waterfall in India, with four distinct cascades - Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket.

Day 3: Kavishaila. Kuvempu house. Return to Bangalore. Trip Ends.

Walk: 2-3 hrs

Drive: 6-8 hrs

Trip ends

After an early breakfast visit the birthplace and childhood home of the renowned Kannada playwright and poet Kuvempu. Visit the Kavishaila and Kuvempu house and leave for Bangalore. Rewind the two days and refresh! Trip ends, memories stay.

We will try to return to Bangalore by 8 PM subject to road traffic. Drop off points will be the same as pick-up points along the ORR (or the nearest Metro stations). No airport/railway station drops. For those travelling further, please book your return tickets after 11 PM or the next day.

Puja Nagpal

I visited Jog falls with F5 during monsoon...it was an amazing experience...Our company included fun loving members...The homestay around nature s paradise was a boon, the traditional cuisines were delicious and our journey was really comfortable!

Important

Add ons

Single Occupancy Supplement: INR 6,000 + 5% GST

Children (5 yrs to 10 yrs): INR 12,500 + 5% GST

Adolescents (11 yrs to 17 yrs): INR 16,500 + 5% GST

Additional Services:

Joining us early or staying back? Let us know and we can help you plan your stay and travel at an additional cost.

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you travel with us, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. This Jog Falls group trips include:

Transport to Shimoga in AC tempo traveler/Innova or similar. AC will be turned off on the ghat sections.

All meals starting from breakfast on Day 1 to lunch on Day 3

Accommodation for 2 nights on double sharing basis

All activities and entrance fees.

Tolls and Parking charges.

Guidance of an F5 traveller.

Exclusions

Some expenses are excluded (especially those of personal preferences) and will have to be taken care of by the individual. Exclusions include:

Snacks and meals other than mentioned

Packaged/Bottled water

Tips, beverages not mentioned in the itinerary and other expenses of personal nature.

Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Camera fees at monuments, parks

Transport to and from your pick up/drop points in Bangalore

5% GST

Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.

Policy

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

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.

F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.

For out of city excursions based out of a particular city, we can suggest potential pick up points but cannot promise them. The final pick up points will be based on the feasible route close to the date of travel and the location of all the travelers in the group. We will do our best to communicate and plan comfortable pickups for all the travellers.

FAQs

What type of accommodation will be provided?

We select accommodation based on their uniqueness/character, location, cleanliness and comfort, hospitality, food quality, and more. Hence, we work with a variety of stays - boutique hotels, heritage properties, well appointed standard hotels, premium homestays etc. You can download the pdf itinerary for more details on the stays being used for Jog Falls trips.

What type of food will be available?

You can relish the cuisine of Malnad food, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know beforehand.

How will the pick-up and drop-offs be arranged for the Jog Falls Shimoga group tour?

All pick-ups will be along the Bangalore ORR and drop offs will be along the same route. We will start pick-ups early by 6:30 AM on 14 August and try to return to the city on 16 August by 8 PM. We can suggest potential pick up points but cannot promise them. The final pick up points will be based on the feasible route close to the date of travel and the location of all the travelers in the group. We will do our best to communicate and plan comfortable pickups for all the travellers.

As a solo-female traveller, can I join the Jog Falls group tour?

Absolutely! We design our women group travels to make it convenient, fun, and safe for women travellers. While solo travel from Bangalore gives you the autonomy to pace your trip, group travelling is hassle-free and without the mental load of planning and organising. You travel with a group of like-minded women, make new friends, and share experiences for a lifetime. Join our Jog Falls women trip to experience the joy of travelling with your tribe.

Who can join the Jog Falls group tour?

Our Jog Falls tour is a road trip ex-Bangalore and can be joined by solo female travellers, mom and kids.

What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

Note on Smoking and Alcohol policy: This is a non-smoking and non-alcoholic trip.

How does F5 Escapes promote responsible and sustainable tourism?

When we travel, we visit somebody’s home, be it a city, village or a place of stay. We treat them with utmost respect. We encourage all our guests to leave no trace, only footprints. We recommend carrying one's own steel water bottles. Most places of stay we partner with provide clean drinking water and water is available for refill. Small shift, big impact. We are mindful about our group not littering the destination. We try choosing vendors who make a conscious effort to employ locals, thereby enabling us to give back to the local economy. We encourage local handicrafts and on several trips we visit local artisans. We try to reduce overcrowding by travelling in small groups of maximum 12 people. We support women-led enterprises and seek them out on our travels. We work with local organisations across India involved in conservation, culture preservation and employment generation.

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Wonderful experience of group travel

F5 has provided me with a wonderful experience of group travel that is also safe for people like me who is looking for a quick escape away from the city bustle.Stays are cosy, well planned and provide delicious home-made dishes.My first trip with F5 was to Arasinamakki village...and the recent being to the Jog Falls... I found both the trips well chalked-out, with enough time to rest.

- S M