Nelji Hills Trek & Coorg Sightseeing – Neelakurinji Bloom

Weekend trek from Bangalore to Nelji Hills (5+5 km twin peaks) during Neelakurinji bloom season, 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

Stand atop one of Coorg's highest peaks on this weekend trek from Bangalore to Nelji Hills — the second-highest peak in the Coorg region and among Karnataka's tallest hillocks, perched on the Karnataka–Kerala border. The twin-hills trail (5+5 km) winds through open grasslands to a summit with mesmerising panoramic views of both states' hill ranges. Timed for the rare Neelakurinji bloom season, this trip pairs an unforgettable trek with Coorg sightseeing at Chiklihole Reservoir, Bylakuppe Golden Temple, and Mysuru's Payana Car Museum. Organized by Team Mountains Are Calling with overnight transport, homestay stay, meals, forest permit, and trek lead included — a budget-friendly monsoon escape for nature lovers and first-time trekkers alike.

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 Nelji Hills base.

Day 2•

Nelji Hills Twin Peaks Trek

Nelji Twin Hills Trek (5+5 km)

(Morning) Start the trek around 9:30 AM through grasslands 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.