Kumara Parvatha Trek - Kukke Trek

About This Experience

While a weekend getaway to Coorg might sound something too cliched, you’ll be surprised to
know that the region has some amazing trek trails, providing numerous opportunities to travel
enthusiasts for exploring the entire region surrounded by the Western Ghats. Plan The
Unplanned has already taken you up there till Tadiyandamol, Kopatty, Nishani Motte and other
places, but now it’s time to head towards another new destination, Kumara Parvatha.

Kumara Parvatha, also popularly known as Pushpagiri (5624 feet above sea level), is the second-
highest mountain belonging to the Western Ghats mountain ranges situated in the Kodagu
district of Karnataka, after Tadiandamol. If compared to the other treks in this region, Kumara
Parvatha is a little tougher, but nonetheless, beautiful. The trekking trail runs through the
Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, and you’ll be getting up close and personal with nature during this
journey.

You’ll be exposed to the majestic mountains, the valleys painted with the most amazing shades
of green, little brooks and some surprises that nature has to offer enroute.

Considered as one of the best treks in India, Kumara Parvatha should be there on your checklist
if you are an adventure junkie – dare not to miss it out!

Highlights
Trek Level

Difficult ( Not Recommended for beginners or first-timers )

Trail Type

Forests, Meadows & Water Streams

Trek Distance

28 km (to & fro)

With Travel :
₹ 3750/-
Without Travel :
₹ 2100/-
+ 5.00% GST

Accomodation : Difficulty Level :

Tents Moderate
Hard

PLAN IN A NUTSHELL

Day 0 Depart for Kumara Parvatha

Introductions of the participants Private Stay Not Meals Not

Vehicle Applicable Included
Non-AC Push- (No Dinner
Back Seats break)
Vehicle

Day 1 Trek to Kumara Parvatha

Peak and Return To The Trek Tents All Meals
Campsite Double/Triple
Trek Day Sharing Basis

Day 2 Sunrise From Campsite &

Return To The Base Private Stay Not Breakfast
Vehicle Applicable
Non-AC Push
Back Seats
Vehicle

INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS

Accommodation in tents (with Sleeping Any meals not included above

Bags) on double/triple sharing basis, Any kind of personal expenses

Separate for men & women

Any kind of insurance (health, medical, life
2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
accidental,etc )

To and fro Transport from Bangalore ( Non Anything not included above
A/c )

Karnataka Forest Department Entry Fees

Outdoor Leaders from Plan The Unplanned

Experience that you gain

PICK UP POINTS

PICK UP LOCATIONS GOOGLE MAP LINK

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Yeshwanthpur Metro Station Go to Google Maps

BOOK NOW

Upcoming Batches

Starts On:

March 25, 2022

Ends On:

March 28, 2022

With travel :
₹
3750 /- per person
Without travel :
₹
2100 /- per person

Tap To Book Now

Helpdesk : +91
7760710005 WhatsApp Us : +91
7760710005

PLAN IN DETAIL

Day 0 Depart for Kumara Parvatha

Introductions of the participants

Private Vehicle Stay Not Applicable Meals Not Included

Non-AC Push-Back (No Dinner break)
Seats Vehicle

Leave from Bangalore 9-00PM ( Final time will be updated in Whatsapp Group )

Introduction of the participants in the bus

Day 1 Trek to Kumara Parvatha Peak and Return To The Campsite

Trek Day

Trek Tents All Meals

Double/Triple Sharing
Basis

Reach Homestay freshen up

Breakfast

Start Your ascend to Bhatru Mane ( by 7:30 AM approx )

En-route Packed Lunch

Reach Bhatru Mane around late noon

Pitch Tents under the guidance of Outdoor Leaders

Enjoy the Sunset

Dinner at Bhatru Mane ( Basic Meal – Rice, Curry, Sambhar, Butter Milk )

Day 2 Sunrise From Campsite & Return To The Base

Private Vehicle Stay Not Applicable Breakfast

Non-AC Push Back
Seats Vehicle

Wake up Early morning around 4:00 AM

Start the trek

Enroute stop by Kallu Mantapa and Shesha Parvatha

Summit the top

Start your descend by approx 8:00 AM

En-route Lunch at Bhatru mane

Unwrap your tents

Reach Base by 4:00-5:00 PM (approx)

Freshen up

Self-Sponsored Dinner

Leave to Bangalore and reach on Monday by 5:00 AM

HOW TO REACH

Please select your preferred pickup point from the drop-down list while booking

Any change in Pick up locations/ timings would be updated via mail 24 hours before the start
of the trip

Drop-off points shall be same as the pick-up points.

THINGS TO CARRY

Xerox Copy of you Aadhar/Voter ID (Mandatorily required for permits)

Carry a plate for the Dinner and Lunch at Bhatrumane (Mandatory)
Small backpack to carry your essentials during the trek to the Kumara Parvatha Summit
Energy Bars ( Mandatory )
Glucose Packet ( Mandatory – Each individual carry for themselves )
Power Bank
Warm Layer
Water bottles – 2 (1 litre each)
Lunch Box & Spoon to carry your packed lunch
Raincoat/Bag covers in case of rains
A comfortable pair of shoes with good grip for trekking
Flip-flops for lazing around the campsite
Toileteries  ( Dry tissues, toothpaste, brush, etc )
Torch/Headlamp to be used at night
Portable chargers for your electronics
Extra pair of clothes to change into once wet
Polybags to pack your wet clothes
Extra cash for meals not included in the itinerary

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 
Consumption of alcohol, intoxicants and smoking would not be tolerated during the entire
course of the journey and the trek. Kindly co-operate with us to make the experience more
fun.
Do not expect any luxuries on the trip. The locations that we host are at remote places and
we do our best to arrange the basic facilities. The goal is to be outdoors.
The Food that shall be provided will be Basic Veg Food. We do not serve Non-Veg Food.
Put Litter in its place, do not trash your travel.
Plan The Unplanned shall not be responsible for any of your belongings,
valuables, jewellery etc.  Kindly do take care.
In the case of traffic delays or breakdowns, expect a little delay in reaching the destination.
Please go through the detailed Cancellation Policy here

FAQs

1. I have booked the trek when will I get further updates regarding the trek?

Well, most of our treks are usually confirmed by Thursday and you would receive a BON
VOYAGE mail that would contain details as regards Pickup Points ( Location and Timings ),
Outdoor Leader ( Point of Contact ), Do’s, and Don’ts.

 
2. Would I be added to a WhatsApp Group once the trek is confirmed?

Yes, the Bon Voyage mail would contain a link for Whatsapp Group through which one can
join and interact with fellow travelers and outdoor leaders.

 
3. Do I have any other boarding points apart from the ones mentioned?

Yes, we do have options for picking a traveler on board with a few locations provided they
are on the route to our destination. The following are the same:

- Croma Store, Sony World Signal

- Trinity Circle Metro Station

- Yeshwanthpur Metro Station

- Goraguntepalya Metro Station

- Nayanadahalli Metro Station

 
4. Do I have to carry luggage all the way during trekking?

Not at all. You could keep all the extra luggage back at the campsite/homestay and carry
only the necessary stuff for the trek ( Raincoats, Torchlight, Waterbottle, lunchbox, and your
valuable )

 
5. What is "Without Travel" option during my booking process?

Well, if you select this option, all the travel arrangements for your entire itinerary must be
managed by yourself, and Plan the Unplanned crew will not be managing anything related to
your travel. We recommend you come via car for a smooth travel experience to, from and
within the destination.

For better clarification call us 9482070194, 8147086083

6. Is the trek safe for Women/Girls?

Yes, it’s much safe and sound. We have been organizing these treks over the years now and
we always have had an equal ratio or sometimes we have women in the majority. We also
have female outdoor leaders who are on board and lead the other trekking enthusiast. We
have made sure our homestay/tent accommodation is separate for men and women.

 
7. Would I be able to postpone to a future in case I do not attend the trek on the day of
departure?

We are extremely sorry, you cannot postpone to any future date in case you fail to attend
the trek on the mentioned date for any reasons whatsoever ( family/health/work
emergencies ). You can write to us at sayhello@plantheunplanned.com as regards and our
team will get in touch with you on the same

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The purchase of any travel services offered by PLAN THE UNPLANNED (hereinafter referred as
‘PTU’) constitutes a contractual arrangement between PTU (‘First Party’) and Client (hereinafter
referred as ‘You’) (‘Second Party’). Booking of services with PTU represents your unconditional
acceptance of the terms & conditions set out herein. These terms and conditions shall be
binding on you and all the travel companions booked by you.
Trekking and other outdoor activities provided by the PTU depend on various factors and have
inherent risks associated with life. PTU does its best to reduce all types of risks, discomfort, and
hazard to the best of its ability (within financial constraints), yet there are chances of accidents,
mishaps, and deficiency in service.
Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these terms prior to confirming your
booking.
 
Promotions
Pictures used on the website and collateral are meant for marketing purposes. These do not
imply the inclusion of the pictorial content to be a part of your vacation or any guarantee that
you will experience, encounter or view whatever is depicted through the pictures.

Fitness Responsibility
PTU offers trip(s) and trek(s) that require varying levels of fitness. The level of difficulty can be
based on the extent of physical stress, the terrain, weather, and/or climate. The degree of
difficulty for some trips can be physically demanding. To enable you to choose appropriately and
prepare accordingly, carefully review the level of difficulty of each trip before booking the same.
PTU doesn’t have any medical expert(s) and it is your responsibility to obtain medical advice,
latest health requirements including inoculations and vaccines before you join a trip. PTU takes
no responsibility for your inability to cope with the level of difficulty on a trip. While there is no
age limitation on any PTU trips, any disability, pregnancy, mental or physical, or any other
medical condition that may affect your fitness to complete the trek must be revealed at the
time of booking the trip to PTU. You also undertake that you and Your travel companions, for
whom You have signed up, do not suffer from any condition or disability that could create a
hazard to Your own wellbeing or to others on a trip.

Program Dates
You are solely responsible for verifying the correct dates mentioned on the travel documents.

Itinerary
PTU reserves the right to modify or cancel the trip or part of the trip under circumstances,
including but not limiting to Acts of God, road blockage, political unrest, sickness, accidents,
events beyond PTU’s control etc. Any extra cost arising from such circumstances shall be borne
by you on the spot. Wherever possible, PTU shall intimate you of such changes in advance or
while on the trip.

Luggage Responsibility
Baggage and personal effects are at your risk throughout the trip. You are solely responsible for
your personal belongings while on the trip. PTU is not responsible for the loss of baggage, goods,
air tickets, passport, cash, traveler’s cheques, or any other travel document or item owned by
you while on tour, whatever the cause.

On-trip Behaviour
You are required to behave in a manner that is acceptable and conducive to group travel. PTU
reserves the right to terminate your trip (if you are found to be causing distress/annoyance to
co-travelers, endanger/damage property of any supplier or of other traveling companions),
without assigning any reason whatsoever. No refund for unused services is possible in such
cases.
You also agree to abide by the authority of the group leader designated by PTU. The decision of
the tour leader is binding on all participants on matters that affect the safety or well-being of
any person participating in the trip. Behavior that causes danger, distress, or annoyance to
others, or interferes with the mobility of the group can result in the group leader terminating
your participation from the trip, with no right to refund for missed or unused services.

Protect The Environment

The entire trip/ trek would be through natural trails and we would spend most of the time in
eerie forests, serene valleys, soothing hillsides, or at golden beaches. You should know that it’s
your duty to protect the environment and not create nuisances on the way by throwing your
plastic materials and other wastes like packets of chips or wrappers of chocolates. PTU shall not
consider any such behavior towards nature. We expect you to be responsible and aware adults.

No Smoking Or Alcohol Consumption

PTU doesn’t support smoking or any sort of alcohol consumption during the journey and as a
team, we earnestly request you to not indulge in those practices while you are with us. Smoking
is not only injurious to your health but also equally bad for nature. We should ensure that there’s
sustainable natural conservation and our acts, in no way, hampers that. Also, alcohol
consumption might ruin your experience as well as cause discomfort to your fellow mates. No
action of smoking or drinking shall be tolerated by PTU during the trip/trek.

Amenities
PTU makes every effort to ensure the comfort of our guests, but PTU requests you to
understand that the amenities around the trekking region may not be the same as the ones you
are accustomed to, at home. Weather is another factor that will have a direct impact on your
journey. Hence, you are requested to have patience, enthusiasm and be prepared for
compromising, before you choose to undertake this journey.

Awareness
You accept that the very nature of active, adventure travel requires a degree of personal risk.
You are likely to visit places where political, cultural, and geographical attributes might pose
certain risks, dangers, and physical challenges. By booking a tour with PTU, you accept that you
are aware of the personal risks, dangers, and challenges that might arise and that you are aware
of the risks involved. You hereby assume all such risk and release PTU from all claims and causes
of action arising from such damages or injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks. It is
your responsibility to familiarize yourself with customs, weather conditions, physical challenges,
and laws in effect as well as your local embassy contacts in each destination.

Emergency Situations
In the event you fall ill or suffer an accident during the trip, all hospital expenses, doctor fees,
repatriation expenses, evacuation from road or mountain, any other charges incurred as a direct
or indirect result of your illness/accident are your responsibility.

Photography Rights
PTU reserves the right to take photographs of you during the trip and to use them for
promotional purposes. By booking a trip with us, you automatically grant us a royalty-free,
perpetual, worldwide, and irrevocable license for using your images in photographs and videos
that may be used for promotional material, website, social media, collateral, and any other
marketing and publicity materials.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Refund/Cancellation Policy – Weekend Trips from Bangalore

In the event that YOU cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow:
Intimation Period* Cancellation Fee**
7 days or more 10% of the total invoice value
Between 3-6 days 50% of the total invoice value
Between 0-2 days100% of the total invoice value
*Intimation Period means the number of days before the tour is scheduled to start
**Cancellation Fee is the amount of money that will be deducted from the total billing
amount before offering the refund.

NOTE:
Cancellations on the day of departure or a day prior due to work/family emergencies, health
issues, etc. would not be entertained, and no refund or transfer to further dates shall be
allowed for the same. 
If you are wanting to cancel out on the day of departure and move the trek to a future date
an additional charge of RS 1500 would have to be incurred to make the movement to a
future date. This can be availed only within 3 months from the date of the actual trip
departure.
Additional charges would be deducted (based on from where you booked) if you cancel the
trek at any given date (along with the scenario described above), as payment gateway/event
listing charges.

Transfer of Dates Policy

If you wish to shift your date of booking due to any unforeseen circumstances, the same
should be intimated to us not less than 72 hours before the date of the event. (Not valid for
group or corporate bookings)
Only one transfer per booking shall be permitted. Your booking shall stand canceled if you
fail to join the event on the transferred dates.
Once the option of data transfer is made, the booking amount shall be held as credits with
us, and in no case will a refund be made further on.
Transfer of Dates is not valid for Bhutan, Meghalaya, Himalayan Treks, Spiti or any other
event worth is above 5000/- INR.
Transfer of dates on the day of departure shall be possible at an additional charge of 1500/-
per person  (applicable for few events).

For a detailed cancellation policy please visit here

 

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Our Story : Plan The Unplanned

What’s life without adventure? Isn’t the real purpose of life to travel, to experience new
places, and witness the sunrise from new mountaintops?

This thought is what united Jatin and Tarun over a cup of chai, in spite of being from two
unrelated backgrounds (CA and IT). They knew each other since the time Jatin was
helping Tarun learn the ways of the wilderness through weekend treks and outings with
another traveling group. Their love for traveling and trekking together motivated them to
start something of their own. Thus was born “Plan The Unplanned”, where travel goals
come true. Under the Companies Act, Plan The Unplanned is incorporated as Unplanned
Journeys Private Limited

They started their journey on unsteady ground, much like any other company, but they
shared an infatuation for travel and adventure with their customers, which amplified their
determination, and thus, Plan the Unplanned family keeps getting bigger every day!

Just about any travel idea can come alive with Plan The Unplanned…treks, adventure
activities like rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, backpacking trips across the country, cultural
outings, photo walks; everything that fellow travelers need, to explore the great outdoors
together.

Well now that the wanderlust has kicked in and you can already see a vacation in your
nearest future, here’s what we have to offer!

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