Women group tour to Mudumalai-Somnathpur - Ex-BLR

Somnathpur & Mudumalai!

Karnataka & Tamil Nadu

4 Days

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

Starts in 21 weeks

START DATE

24 DEC, Thu

END DATE

27 DEC, Sun

₹ 25,000

₹24,500*

on double sharing

* 5% GST extra

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Somnathpur & Mudumalai!

₹ 25,000

₹ 24,500 * 5% GST extra

START DATE

24 DEC, Thu

END DATE

27 DEC, Sun

₹ 25,000

₹ 24,500 * 5% GST extra

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. Explore the beautiful temples of Somnathpur & Talakad. Join our weekend, ex-Bangalore women group tour to Mudumalai and Somnathpur. Enjoy this year end with F5 Escapes exploring timeless architectures & reconnecting with nature.

Highlights

Visit Somnathpur temple, UNESCO World Heritage site

Explore Talakad and the legend of the town submerged in sand

Learn about Lantana Elephants & Senna toys at The Real Elephant Collective (TREC)

Experience stillness at the Pykara lake

Important

This is an ex-Bangalore women group tour to Mudumalai and Somnathpur in December 2026. There will be multiple pickup and drop-off points across the city. If you are joining us from a different city, please reach Bangalore by the evening of 23 December, and plan your return after 10 PM on 27 December.

Getting there

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Pickups start by 6:30 AM on 24 DEC

Bangalore city

Karnataka

Last drop by 8 PM on 27 DEC

Bangalore city

Karnataka

Itinerary

15°C - 26°C | Pleasant days, Cool nights

Chance of rain: Low

Note: This is a prediction. The weather may change

Day 1: Somnathpur, Gaganachukki Waterfall

Drive: 3-4 hrs

Walk: 2-3 hrs

UNESCO World heritage site - Somnathpura Chennakesava temple

Start early from Bangalore. Breakfast on the way. Visit Somnathpur temple, declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023, famous for its stunning Hoysala architecture, known for intricate carvings. Reach your riverside stay by lunch time. Enjoy your lunch & relax. In the evening , go to Gaganachukki waterfall's view point, walk by the river, and enjoy the bonfire. Overnight at Mallavali.

Our Somnathpura and Mudumalai women only trip is to ex-Bangalore. This is a road trip and pickups will start by 6:30 AM across multiple points usually along the ORR. Pack some light snacks/eatables for the road. Pick-up details will be shared closer to the date of travel, based on the group.

Home cooked meals and delicious local delicacies will be served.

Your stay is a riverside resort.

FUN FACT!

Did you know? Chennakesava temple in Somnathpura is carved entirely out of soapstone (instead of granite). It was not available locally and had to be brought from other parts. The stone, when quarried, is soft and malleable which allowed Hoysala sculptors to make intricate carvings with precision. Over time, the stone hardened which allowed the carvings to stay preserved and intact even after centuries.

Day 2 : Talakadu, Gudalur

Drive: 4-5 hrs

Walk: 2-3 hrs

Coracle ride & Tea gardens

After breakfast, leave for Gudalur. On the way , stop at Talakadu. Explore the temples & enjoy a coracle ride. Reach Gudalur by lunch, have lunch and relax. In the evening, visit the tea gardens nearby. Overnight at Gudalur.

Coracle ride is subject to service availability based on the level of water.

Anamika Agnihotri

I took my first solo trip with F5 Escapes recetly...The set time schedules were followed diligently and yet at the same time allowed us to visit the temples and other places of attraction at our own pace without feeling the rush.The breakfast and lunch places were good selections...With such a wonderful and amazing first time experience, I am looking forward to traveling again with F5 Escapes.

Day 3 : The Real Elephant Collective, Pykara Lake

Walk: 2-3 hrs

Local attractions

TREC Guided Activity

Wake up to serene surroundings. After breakfast, 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. Have lunch & visit Pykara lake later. Stop at the Needle Rock view point and various other scenic spots. Overnight at Gudalur.

Your stay will be a serene boutique retreat surrounded by trees and with a view of the Nilgiris. Home cooked, delicious local delicacies will be served.

FUN FACT!

Did you know? The life-size Lantana Elephant sculptures are not randomly made. Most of them are modelled on real wild elephants to reflect closeness in terms of height, build and even personality.

Day 4 : Drive Back To Bangalore

Walk: ~1 hr

Drive: 6-8 hrs

Return / Fly out

Start early, after morning cuppa, go for a walk around the property. Check-out after breakfast. Have lunch on the way and reach Bangalore by evening. Your weekend Mudumalai group tour ends.

We will try to reach Bangalore city and complete all drop-offs by 8 PM. All drop-offs will be along the same route only (no airport/railway station drop offs). If you have to travel further, please book your return tickets after 10 PM.

Shalini Thomas

From pickup at the designated Outer Ring Road stop to all the tourist spots, accommodations, meals (three a day!), and even two tea/coffee breaks daily—everything was thoughtfully included...This trip has honestly set the bar very high for group travel. Thank you, F5 Escapes.

Important

Add ons

Single Occupancy Supplement (if you don’t want to share the room) – INR 14,000 + 5% GST

Child Pricing (5 to 10 years old) – INR 22,000 + 5% GST

Adolescents (Children between 11 and 17 years of age) pay the same price as adults.

If your child is less than 5 years old, please reach out to us.

Additional Services: Joining the trip from a different city? Reach Bangalore the previous evening (23 December), and book your return tickets after 10 PM on 27 December. Reach out to us and we can help you plan your stay and transport at an additional cost.

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

We want to enable you to travel wallet free. That’s why, when you join our women only group tours, we take care of most of your travelling expenses. Our Mudumalai ex-Bangalore tour package includes:

A/C Tempo Traveller or similar throughout the trip
All meals from breakfast on Day 1 to lunch on Day 3.
Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis.
All mentioned activities and sightseeing including entrance fee.
Toll and Parking
Your F5 trip lead

Exclusions

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

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
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.
5% GST

Policy

Terms & Conditions

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION:

15% of the trip cost if cancelled 90 days or more in advance.
25% of the trip cost if cancelled 89 – 60 days in advance.
50% of the trip cost if it is cancelled 59 to 16 days in advance.
Last 15 days – no show – the entire amount will be forfeited.
If you use our services to book flights, cancellation charges will apply.

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.

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 in the weekend-Mudumalai all women trip.

What type of food will be available?

Home cooked meals and delicious local delicacies will be served.

What will the weather be like?

Days will be pleasant and the night will be cooler. The temperature will vary between 26°C to 15°C. *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.

How will the pick up and drop offs be organised?

Our Somnathpur-Mudumalai-Bangalore weekend getaway is a road trip. We will have multiple pickup and drop off points usually along the ORR. The actual pickup points will be shared closer to the dates of travel, based on the group and feasibility.

As a solo-female traveller, can I join the Somnathpur-Mudumalai ex-Bangalore group tour?

Absolutely! We design our women group trips to make it convenient, fun, and safe for women travellers. Whether you are a solo-female traveller looking for an ex-Bangalore trip or a first time traveller, or any other, you travel with a group of like-minded women, make new friends, and share experiences for a lifetime. Join our Mudumalai women trip to experience the joy of travelling with your tribe.

Who can join the Mudumalai group trip?

This is a group trip suitable for solo female travellers, mom and kids, and seasoned travellers.

What are the company policies on smoking/drinking?

Everyone joining is an adult and we realize that we cannot dictate the behavior on how you should enjoy the trip. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Hangover delays are going to cost a lot, and will not be tolerated at all. So please do not test your limits and enjoy in moderation. Also, do respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable. If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtray.

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 trip with son

Wonderful trip to Mudumalai and organisation by the F5 team , a lot of fun and meaningful activities in the trip . trip was filled with very positive vibes and would highly recommend. Went with my son and he also enjoyed and was great

- Nandini Dhar