What we’re about
Backpackers & City Freaks (fondly called as BCF) is a perfect group for people who are interested in treks, hikes, expeditions, backpacking adventure trips, leisure trips, water sport trips, camping, rock climbing, bouldering, horse riding, swimming, kayaking etc.
Our tours are designed around – '3 interests'
1. Adventure activities
2. Weekend trips
3. City life events
With 1000s of trips facilitated for more than 50,000 BCFians, we take care of all the stressful parts like transportation, and accommodation leaving you time to relax and enjoy a unique travel experience you wouldn’t be able to book on your own.
All ages are welcome. People who are new to travelling are also very welcome.
More about our Trips:
Our Monsoon trekking trips include places like Rajmachi, Kalsubai, Matheran, Harishchandragad, Bhimashankar, Rajgad fort, Katraj to Sinhagad (K2S) etc.
Our leisure trips include places like Gokarna beaches, Murudeshwar, Vibhoothi waterfalls, Dandeli, Coorg, Chikmagalur, Pondycherry etc.
Our City Freak events include KhajaGuda, Khila Ghanpur, Mallela Theertham waterfalls, Charikonda, Koil Sagar, Koil Konda, night camping events, Horse Riding, etc
Why travel with BCF?
- Small groups (no crowd) - Maximum interaction that allows you to gain tacit knowledge and learn something.
- Professional and passionate lead trips.
- No alcohol, no smoking, no littering - to ensure no one feels uncomfortable.
- Respect towards the fellow travelers.
For any group bookings or any corporate events,
- Phone Number: 8886123408
- WhatsApp Number: Click Here
- Website: https://backpackersandcityfreaks.com/events/
- Instagram: Click Here
- Facebook: Click Here
- Blog: https://bcfblogs.com/about/
- Backpacking Equipment: https://amzn.to/2XOGYkn
- Other necessary items: https://amzn.to/3szke6j
- Quechua Products: https://amzn.to/2Lz8Arv
- Customized T-shirts (Dry-fit): https://lnkd.in/eSYi9ff
(Use BCF10 or BCFIAN as coupon code for discount) - About our founder, Raj Kiran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajkiran-badugu/
"All skill levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody."
~Raj Kiran, Founder
More about our Founder Raj Kiran:
TedX talk at SREC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWyseaVPg_A
Red FM Interview - Unsung Hero: Red FM interview – Independence day 2020
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- BCF - Dandeli trip.. and watersportsNampally, Hyderabad₹5,900.00
Note : If you're interested in this event - please ping us on WhatsApp 8886123408
Meetup is one of the source for participants but not the whole... we get participants from our Instagram account, fb, WhatsApp contacts, past participant referrals...
do not go with the number of RSVPs on this particular page of meetup...Hello Backpackers....
Lets go to DANDELI... followed by lot more water activities..ABOUT THE PLACE :
Dandeli is an ideal vacation destination in north Karnataka for those who love nature. It offers tourists an incomparable mix of scenic beauty. The modern town on the river is surrounded by deciduous forests and a renown wildlife habitat where rare animals and birds roam in deep valleys and hilly terrain.
The Dandeli forests also play host to the graceful Virnoli Rapids, the magnificent Supa Dam and the sinister Syntheri Rocks, Golden beaches, palm-fringed rivers and sleepy hamlets make up the landscape in Dandeli.White Water Rafting -
There is a choice between a 9-km run that lasts for over four hours and a shorter run that is almost half the other, keeping in mind both seasoned rafters as well as amateurs.
Got some courage - try this and you will come out more confident then before.
Please note that Rafting depends upon the water level of river at a particular day. We cannot assure you that rafting will happen on the day we visit.Natural Jacuzzi in rapids -
In today’s day and age where all things natural are a fad, why leave a natural Jacuzzi behind? At Dandeli you get to experience this all natural therapy – a rejuvenating massage from the hosts themselves: the rapids of the river Kali. In order to witness this rare phenomenon you need to travel to one of the islands near Dandeli.
Enjoy the massage thoroughly – it’s free!Overnight camping -
Get a taste of being one with nature on one of our overnight camping activities. You will be tempted to wonder at how awesome life would have been in prehistoric timesTentative Itenary
Day 1 – (Friday)
3:30 pm ( Start to Hubli by train from Nampally/Begumpet/Lingampally)Day 2 – (Saturday)
7:30 AM – Reach Hubli and have breakfast
9:45 AM – Get into private vehicle and leave for Dandeli
12:00 PM – Reach Dandeli and check into Resort
12:15 PM – Visit Moulangi eco-park, Syntheri rocks and other sight seeing places
5:00 PM – VIsit the bridge at Supa dam for few good pics.
Note: We cant go to the dam
7:00 PM – back to Homestay
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Rest and chit chat… games… etc
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Dinner
10:00 PM – Campfire and Stories
11:00 PM – SleepDay 3 (Sunday)
4:30 AM – Wake up call
6:30 AM – Go for a Nature walk and small trek.
8:00 AM – Once we are done with the trek we shall go to elephant camp and click a few photos
9:30 AM – Back to the homestay and have breakfast
10:30 AM – Start to water sports – river rafting, kayaking, Jacuzzi, swimming etc
2:30 PM – Reach homestay and have lunch
4:30 PM – Start to Hubli and catch the train to hyd
Day 4 – (Monday)
08:10 AM – Reach City of Nawabs and tata / bye-byeCost
INR 5900/- ( starts at 3:30 pm by train)For more details
contact rk on 8886123408
WhatsApp @ http://goo.gl/qLUkMf
Inclusions:
3 Meals ( 1 lunch, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast)Important notes on rafting:
– The status of White Water Rafting – whether it will happen or not – will only be announced by Forest/Dam authorities on Sunday morning.
– No one can promise it beforehand 100%
Sight Seeing – Only based on time availability- Backwaters
- Supa dam ( only onto the bridge as Dam visit needs special permissions)
- crocodile park
Rafting - INR 600 and other activities based on your interest are paid by you guys
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 :- A Rucksack/haversack,
- Shoe/ Sandals
- Extra Pair Of Clothes(Pref. Dri-fit)
- Torch / Flashlight /headlight
- 1 track pants/ loose trousers – full length & a T-Shirt and other Toiletries needed.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Toiletries required
- Photo Id (any valid card with your photograph and signature on it)
𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
- No smoking and no alcohol
- No littering, no pollution of water
- This is not a luxury trip, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortable
- We carry Basic First Aid and if you need anything you can ask the organizers
- If you feel unwell bring it to the notice of the organizers immediately.
- If you can’t swim don’t go deep into the water
Refund Policy:
In the case of Dropouts No refund will be offered without any replacement. Replacement is not the Organizers responsibility - BCF – St. Mary’s Island, Marvanthe Beach, Udupi, Mangrove, Sathodi waterfallsNampally, Hyderabad₹8,200.00
Note : If you're interested in this event - please ping us on WhatsApp 8886123408
Meetup is one of the source for participants but not the whole... we get participants from our Instagram account, fb, WhatsApp contacts, past participant referrals...
do not go with the number of RSVPs on this particular page of meetup...Hello BCFians..
Lets visit Udupi
St. Mary’s Island, Marvanthe Beach, Udupi Temple, Mangrove, Sathodi waterfalls🔅 Sathodi waterfalls
🔅St.Mary's Island
🔅Honnavar boating
🔅Mangrove Forest Boardwalk
🔅 Kapu Beach
🔅Marvanthe Beach
🔅Nirvana Beach
🔅Eco Beach
🔅Udipi's Sri Krishna TempleTentative Itinerary:
Day 1 Friday:
3:30 PM – Train to HubliDay 2 Saturday:
6:00 AM: Reach Hubli, Freshup and have Breakfast
7:30 AM: Start to Nirvana Beach
12:00 PM: Reach Stay
12:30 PM: Start to Honnavar
1:00 PM: Have Lunch enroute to Honnavar
2:30 PM: Visit Honnavar Mangrove Forest, Boardwalk, and Boating
4:30 PM: Visit Eco Beach
6:00 PM: Sunset at Eco Beach
8:00 PM: Back to Stay at Nirvana beach
10:00 PM: Sleep CampfireDay 3 Sunday:
3:00 AM: wake up call – fresh up and start to Temple
7:00 AM: Visit Udupi Srikrishna Temple
8:30 AM: Have Breakfast
9:30 AM: Visit Malpe beach
10:00 AM: Ferry ride to St Mary's Island
12:00 PM: Start to Kapu beach
1:00 PM: Reach Kapu beach and Lunch
2:00 PM: Visit Lighthouse and spend Some time
3:30 PM: Start to Marvanthe beach for Sunset
6:00 PM: Start back to Nirvana stay
8:30 PM: Have dinner
9:30 PM: Reach stay
10:00 PM: Sleep CampfireDay 4 Monday:
3:00 AM - Wake up call
3:30 AM - Start to Sathodi waterfalls, Enroute have breakfast
8:30 AM - Reach Sathodi spend some time in Sathodi waterfalls
11:00 AM - Start to hubli
3:00 PM - Reach Hubli and have lunch
4:00 PM - Board train to HyderabadDay 5 Tuesday:
6:00 AM - reach HyderabadMandatory:
- A Rucksack / haversack, in other words a bag u can put all your stuff in and hang on ur back, try to keep the bag less then 5 kgs
- water – 2 lts
- walking /trekking /sport shoes
- Torch / Flashlight /headlight
- 1 track pants/ loose trousers – full length & a T Shirt and other Toiletries needed.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Toiletries required
- Sleeping bags or blankets .
- Photo Id (any valid card with your photograph and signature on it)
Optional:
a) Refreshments / energy bars (to make new friends)
b) Sun hat/ Sun screen
c) Camera for clicking Kodak MomentsImportant Instructions:
- No smoking and no alcohol
- No littering, no pollution of water
- This is not a luxury trip, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortable
- Ladies and gents accommodation is separate in Tents.
- We carry Basic First Aid and if you need anything you can ask the organizers
Cost : 8200 per person
Inclusions
- Sleeper class tickets from Hyderabad to Hubli and Back
- Accomodation for 2 nights
- Private vehicle for 3 days
- All Entry tickets
- Boating at Honnavar Mangrove Forests
- Ferry ride to St. Mary's Island
- Facilitator & His time, energy, and Expertise
Exclusions
Food and any other personal expensesContact Details:
Rk: 8886123408
WhatsApp Link: https://goo.gl/qLUkMf
WhatsApp group for BCF updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KhsBWFlj8dx36kJA4Xmyz6
Website: https://backpackersandcityfreaks.com/events/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcf.official
Get your Customized, Premium, Dry-fit, Light-weight BCF Tee at this link: https://lnkd.in/eSYi9ff
(Use BCF10 or BCFIAN as coupon code for discount)*Refund Policy:*
In the case of Dropouts No refund will be offered without any replacement. Replacement is not the Organizers responsibility - BCF - Gokarna,Nirvana beach Murudeshwar, Vibhoothi fallsNampally Railway Station, Hyderabad₹4,900.00
Note : If you're interested in this event - please ping us on WhatsApp 8886123408
Meetup is one of the source for participants but not the whole... we get participants from our Instagram account, fb, WhatsApp contacts, past participant referrals...
do not go with the number of RSVPs on this particular page of meetup...Hi BCFians..
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑾𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌 :
1.) Make the Payment On Details Mentioned In Description
2.) Send a Screenshot On Number Mentioned Below
3.) Will Confirm Your Slot And Add you to the final Going Whatsapp Group
4.) Slots Are on First Come First Serve
𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚, 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝
𝑮𝒐𝒌𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒂:
Gokarna is a town on the Arabian Sea, in the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka. The drive up the winding path that leads to Gokarna is scenic, with the rocky mountains and the Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other. Gokarna is known for its beaches.
Murudeshwar: Murdeshwar is a town in Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India.
Vibhoothi waterfalls - Vibhuthi Falls is located in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India.
𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 :
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 -
3:30 pm (Start to Hubli by train from Nampally - for 4900 batch)
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 -
7:30 AM - Reach Hubli... Get into hired vehicle
8:00 AM - Halt for breakfast and fresh up
1:00 PM Reach Gokarna...start hiking along the beaches (Gokarna Main Bech - Kudle Beach and OM beach)
6:30 PM Sunset at OM Beach or Kudle depending upon the time
7:00 PM - Start to Nirvana beach
9:00 PM - Reach Nirvana Beach - tent stay just beside the beach
10:00 PM - Campfire(if permitted) on the beach
11:00 pm - sleep
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑:
5:00 AM - wake up call and fresh up
6:00 AM - start to Murudeshwar
7:00 AM - Temple Darshan
9.00 AM - Will start to Vibhoothi waterfalls
12.00 PM : Reach falls .. spend time in falls .. Finish lunch .. start to hubli
8:00 PM Catch train back to Hyd
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒: Monday 8:30 AM reach Hyderabad.. bubyee
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭
𝐈𝐍𝐑 49𝟎𝟎/- (𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟑:𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐦 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧)
Note : if due to any unfortunate circumstances train cancel, We have option of bus which costs extra 500 pp one way
𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 :- Travel from Hyd to Hubli And Back ( Sleeper class train )
- Private Hired Vehicle from Hubli for Two days
- Any Entry Tickets
- Accommodation On Sharing Basis
- Organizer Reimbursement, Club Fund
- GST
- First Aid Support
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 :
- A Rucksack/haversack,
- Shoe/ Sandals
3)Extra Pair Of Clothes(Pref. Dri-fit)
3. Torch / Flashlight /headlight
4. 1 track pants/ loose trousers - full length & a T-Shirt and other Toiletries needed.
5. Mosquito repellent.
6. Toiletries required
7. Photo Id (any valid card with your photograph and signature on it)𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
- No smoking and no alcohol
- No littering, no pollution of water
- This is not a luxury trip, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortable
for more details contact rk on 08886123408
https://goo.gl/qLUkMf
We have only limited slots and we book by first come first serve basis.
Account Details:
Account Type : Current
Name : Backpackers and City Freaks
Account no : 8013255318
Branch : Madhapur
IFSC code : KKBK0007466
BHIM / UPI: bcfevents@kotak
MMID : 9049764
MMID Mobile No: 8886123408
Gpay / Phonepe : 8886123408
Chat and pay me easily with this link. 👏 https://gpay.app.goo.gl/pay-1rWiOWqHX7T
(or) you can use the below link to make the payment by Credit card / Debit Card
https://rzp.io/l/SMhvguRF
For our City Freak Event updates:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HM72SYAR94zFQ0dA0KNgxc
contact us on https://goo.gl/qLUkMf
(Whatsapp direct link for 8886123408)
Check our website - https://backpackersandcityfreaks.com/events/ for more details
Insta id : https://www.instagram.com/bcf.official
Get your Customized BCF Tee at this link.
Use BCF10 or BCFIAN as coupon code for discount
https://lnkd.in/eSYi9ff
Share the screenshot on above number once done with payment
Cost 4900/-
Refund Policy : Incase of DropOuts No refund will be offered without any replacement. Replacement is not Organizers responsibility
Note 2: If the tickets end in WL - we may book bus tickets (in general - Non AC Sleeper) at an extra cost of INR 500/- - BCF - Double Fun: Dudhsagar & Tambdi SurlaNampally Railway Station, Hyderabad₹8,500.00
Note : If you're interested in this event - please ping us on WhatsApp 8886123408
Meetup is one of the source for participants but not the whole... we get participants from our Instagram account, fb, WhatsApp contacts, past participant referrals...
do not go with the number of RSVPs on this particular page of meetup...Hello Backpackers…
Let’s go for Might Dudhsagar & Tambdi surla Falls𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏??
- Contact the organizers to know slots availability
- Make the payment & send a screenshot
- Get added to the WhatsApp group
𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭:
Call: 8886123408
WhatsApp Link: https://goo.gl/qLUkMf𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏 Our Group ??
1. This group is only for adventure lovers
2. Who physically fit and survive all weather conditions
3. Ready to travel the place at any cost
4. Flexible with change in the plan if things are out of BCF’s control
5. One who is fit and carry his backpack and also a tent (if required)
6. Happy - Go – Lucky attitude
7. No Luxury expectations
8. Strictly No Drama people
9. Come with adventure spirit.. No touristy expectations please!!𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Region: Goa
Duration: 3N/4D
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 30km𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞:
Dudhsagar Falls (lit. 'Sea of Milk') is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River in the Indian state of Goa. The falls is located in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park among the Western Ghats. The falls is a punctuation mark in the journey of the Mandovi River from the Western Ghats to Panjim where it meets the Arabian sea. The area is surrounded by deciduous forests with rich biodiversity. This waterfall is also known as Tambdi Surla to some of the local people. The falls are not particularly spectacular during the dry season but during the monsoon season, however, the falls are fed by rains and form a huge force of water.𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲:
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 :
Leave from Hyderabad by Train @3.30 Pm𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐:
Reach Base City.. Get into pvt vehicle
Reach Base by 11.00 AM
Have Breakfast on the way and Start Trek to falls
Reach By Lunch Time
Have Late Lunch ..
Reach Stay by evening
Dinner.. sleep𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑:
5.00 Am: Wakeup call.. Fresh up
Start to Dudhsagar falls
Breakfast & Lunch On the way
Reach Falls by 10.00 AM
(Will go to the bottom of falls.. we don't visit Bridge as that is restricted by govt )
Spend Sometime at falls
Reach Back to stay
Have Lunch
Reach Back to Base city by 8.00 Pm
Catch bus/train back to Hyderabad𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒:
Reach Hyderabad By 8.00 Am𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: 8500/-
(The Cost is High Because Local Tourism dept raised guide & Entry Charges and Goa state taxes are also increased)𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭:
Call: 8886123408
WhatsApp Link: https://goo.gl/qLUkMf𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
1. Transportation from Hyderabad & back
2. Local Transportation
3. Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
4. Accommodation on Sharing Basis (Homestay/Camping)
5. Food 1 breakfast, 1Lunch, 1Dinner
6. Certified Trek Leader with Wilderness Emergency Responder.
7. First Aid Support
8. Organizer Reimbursement𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
1. Any other food than mentioned
2. Any Expense of personal nature.
3. Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒌:
1. Backpack with Rain cover (30L-40L)
2. Extra Pair of clothes (Dry-fit preferably)
3. Keep All things in Separate covers.. then put in bag
4. Mobile Cover
5. Raincoat/Poncho
6. Dry packs/covers to Put your wet clothes𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫:
1. Trekking Shoe with Good Grip
2. Head Torch (Extra Batteries)
3. Trekking Pole (Optional)
4. Cap
5. Lunch Box & Water bottle
6. Extra Pair Of Socks
7. Toiletries
8. Personal medication𝑶𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 :
1. Camera to click pictures
2. Playing cards ..
3. Snacks, energy bars , ORS..
4. Pair of Slippers
5. Mosquito Repellent𝐁𝐂𝐅 - 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘
1. No Smoking and No Alcohol
2. No littering and No pollution of water
3. This is not a luxury trip but we will try our best to make it comfortable
4. We carry basic first aid, please do inform if you need any special attention
5. If you feel unwell please bring it to the notice of the organizers
6. No one is responsible for your personal belongings, so please take care of your own
7. Don’t go deep into the water if you don’t know Swimming
8. No refunds in case you drop out of the event