Kakabe Hills Trek & Coorg Sightseeing

Weekend trek from Bangalore to Kakabe twin hills (5+5 km) through monsoon grasslands, plus Coorg sightseeing at Chiklihole Reservoir, Golden Temple Bylakuppe, and Payana Car Museum. Friday night departure, Sunday night return.

India

Hosted by MAC Adventures

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DURATION3 Days

DIFFICULTYmoderate

START POINTBengaluru

MEALSIncluded

CATEGORYMonsoon - Weekday & Weekend Treks

Why travelers love this trip

Round-trip transport from Bengaluru (Non-AC pushback seater)

homestay accommodation (group sharing in dormitory/tents

separate for men and women)

4 meals (2 breakfasts

1 lunch

1 dinner) and hi-tea

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About this trip

Trek the mist-covered Kakabe twin hills on this monsoon and post-monsoon weekend escape from Bangalore. A moderate trail suited to beginners with good fitness and experienced trekkers, Kakabe comes alive with lush greenery, open grasslands, and roaring monsoon streams along the Karnataka–Kerala border. After summit day, explore Coorg's highlights — Chiklihole Reservoir, Bylakuppe Golden Temple, and Mysuru's Payana Car Museum — before returning to Bangalore on Sunday night. Organized by Team Mountains Are Calling with transport, homestay, meals, forest permit, and trek coordination included.

Inclusions & Exclusions

[ INCLUDED IN YOUR PASS ]

+Round-trip transport from Bengaluru (Non-AC pushback seater)

+homestay accommodation (group sharing in dormitory/tents

+separate for men and women)

+4 meals (2 breakfasts

+1 lunch

+1 dinner) and hi-tea

+forest permit

+trek lead

+entry tickets

+campfire/bonfire if weather permits

[ EXCLUDED / EXTRA ]

-Friday late-night dinner en route (limited options — dine before boarding)

-Sunday lunch (self-sponsored)

-personal expenses

-anything not listed in inclusions

Itinerary

Day 1•

Departure from Bangalore

Friday Night Departure (Night) Depart from Bengaluru at 10:00 PM. Stop for a break around 11:30 PM — limited late-night dinner options, so finish dinner before boarding. Continue overnight towards the Kakabe Hills base.

Day 2•

Kakabe Twin Hills Trek

Kakabe Twin Hills Trek (5+5 km)

(Morning) Start the trek around 9:30 AM through lush grasslands and mist-covered hills at the Karnataka–Kerala border. Reach the peak by 12:00 PM, enjoy packed lunch at the summit, then descend. Finish by 4:00 PM and return to the homestay.