Rolling grasslands
Open green ridges that roll to the horizon — the Dzukou Valley of Karnataka.
A Scenic Western Ghats Trek · Bangalore → Bangalore
Gangadikal Peak
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all-inclusive₹3,799per person
The Experience
The journey matters
as much as the peak.
Gangadikal — the Dzukou Valley of Karnataka — is rolling emerald grassland, misty meadows, shola forest and streams in the Kudremukh National Park range.
Summit panorama
Views across the Western Ghats & the Kudremukh ranges from the top.
Shola forest
Shaded trail sections, misty meadows and streams on the climb.
Valley & ridges
Tea country and ridgelines rolling down to the valley far below.
Local guides
People who know this mountain in every season, leading from the front.
Village stay
An overnight at a homestay in Samse — hot food, dry beds, real rest.
Guided groups
You walk with a group and a lead guide — never alone on the mountain.
Trek Snapshot
What you're signing up for.
Right now at Gangadikal
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- Duration
- 1D · 2N
- Route
- Bangalore → Bangalore
- Difficulty
- Easy–Moderate
- Altitude
- 1,458 m approx.
- Distance
- ~10 km round trip
- Batches
- 3 in October
Itinerary
Bangalore → Bangalore, end to end.
01Overnight · The journey in
Bangalore → Samse
- 9:00 – 10:00 PM — boarding from Bangalore (have dinner first; reach your point ~30 min after)
- Boarding, in order — KR Puram, Baiyappanahalli, Majestic, Nayandahalli, then Kengeri (last stop)
- Exact boarding time is shared on the trip WhatsApp group
- Overnight drive south into the Western Ghats
- Reach Samse around 4:00 – 5:00 AM
- Fresh-up & breakfast at the base
- Collect the packed lunch for the trail
02Trek Day · Summit & return
Gangadikal Peak & back
- Jeep safari to the Gangadikal trek base point
- Forest entry formalities, safety briefing & trek instructions
- The trek — shola forest, misty meadows, streams & mountain views
- Packed lunch at the Gangadikal summit with views of the Western Ghats & Kudremukh ranges
- Reach Gangadikal Peak — explore and take in the views
- Descend to the base point — jeep safari back
- Return to the room — fresh-up, tea & snacks
- Evening — depart for Bangalore
- Overnight drive — arrive back in Bangalore early next morning
Timings and route details may change according to weather, forest conditions, local permissions and safety requirements.
Package & Price
One price. Nothing to arrange.
All-inclusiveEverything included · per person₹3,799/ personAll permits & forest entry, meals as listed, local guide & jeep safari. Turn up, trek, go home.
Custom dates for special groups. Booking as a private or special group? We'll run this trek on a date that suits you — tell us on WhatsApp.
Included
- Bangalore boarding pickup & drop — 5 points
- Overnight travel, both ways
- Base-point room to freshen up & breakfast
- Packed lunch for the trail
- Evening tea & snacks before the return
- Local guide & jeep safari to base point & back
- All trekking permits & forest entry tickets
Not included
- Lunch & dinner during the journey
- Personal expenses & insurance
- Any meals beyond those listed
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
What To Carry
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Cancellation Policy
Clear terms, up front.
Mountain weather and forest access are outside anyone's control. These are the terms you agree to when you book with Chai Routes.
Standard cancellations
- Cancel 7 or more days before the trek date and you receive a 75% refund.
- Cancellations within 7 days of the trek date are not refundable.
- Eligible refunds are credited to the original payment method within 7 working days of confirmation.
Rescheduling & transfers
- Bookings are non-transferable and cannot be rescheduled on request — regardless of personal reasons, unavailability or a change of plans.
Weather, forest closures & safety calls
- If a trek is called off for bad weather, forest or trail closures, or a safety decision made in your interest, no refund is issued. Instead you choose either:
- Reschedule to any date within 12 months, subject to availability; or
- A full-value voucher, valid 12 months, redeemable against any future Chai Routes trip.
Government orders & extraordinary events
- No refunds are issued for cancellations caused by government-imposed restrictions, natural calamities, or other circumstances beyond Chai Routes' control.
- In these cases the same two options apply — reschedule within 12 months, or a full-value 12-month voucher.
Travel costs
- For last-minute disruptions, Chai Routes is not responsible for travel costs you incur to reach the pickup point.
By confirming a booking with Chai Routes you acknowledge and agree to these terms. They exist to keep trips running while offering fair alternatives when conditions are genuinely outside our hands.
Book The Trek
Small groups, limited seats.
Three steps, about five minutes. We confirm every booking personally on WhatsApp before your trek.
Planning a group or a custom date? We arrange private Gangadikal departures and solo joins all season. Tell us your dates and headcount and we'll build the trek around you.
1
Pay by UPI
₹3,799 per person to the Chai Routes ID.
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Fill the form
Complete the Chai Routes form with your details and payment screenshot.
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We confirm on WhatsApp
Boarding point, timing and joining details follow.
