Monsoons are the preferred season for trekking when weather is superb and the landscape looks more attractive with the presence of mountains, hills, meadows, and dense forests. Maharashtra is home to part of the esteemed Western Ghats. Every year during monsoons Maharashtra transforms into one of the beautiful and hottest destinations in India. It’s ruggedContinue reading “Kalavantin Durg – The World’s Most Dangerous Fortress, A Trek Not For The Faint-hearted”
Monthly Archives: July 2020
One day trip to Chincholi Wild Life Sanctuary, Chandrampalli Dam and Ethipothala Waterfalls
Post pandemic lock down we (RK & me) are sure about the changes in travel industry. Most of the industry experts also believed that domestic tourism will be the important to revive travel industry in a phased manner. So we have decided to explore the places around Hyderabad for one day trip. Here comes ourContinue reading “One day trip to Chincholi Wild Life Sanctuary, Chandrampalli Dam and Ethipothala Waterfalls”
BCF Sports – Hyderabad
We at Backpackers and City Freaks ~ Sports (BCF Sports) bring all the like-minded sports enthusiasts and group them together. We have come up with the idea of organising diverse sports events. Mission Statement of BCF Sports Objectives: Core Values: By pursuing these objectives, BCF Sports aims to create a vibrant community that promotes health,Continue reading “BCF Sports – Hyderabad”
Itinerary: Lohagad Hike and Waterfall Rappelling (110ft) – Monsoon Trek – Weekend trip
ABOUT THE PLACE : Lohagad (“Iron Fort”) is one of the many hill forts of Maharashtra state in India. Situated close to the hill station Lonavala and 52 km (32 mi) northwest of Pune, Lohagad rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level[1]. The fort is connected to the neighboring Visapur fort by a small range. The fort was under the Maratha empire for the majority of theContinue reading “Itinerary: Lohagad Hike and Waterfall Rappelling (110ft) – Monsoon Trek – Weekend trip”
Itinerary: Beautiful Kedarkantha – Himalayan Trek
About the place: Kedarkantha Peak is one of the most sought after snow trekking destinations in India. With falling winter snow it’s a mesmerizing pictorial view and what’s more attractive, is the view of the mighty Himalayas from the trails right to the top. Nestled at a height of 3810 meters which is about 12,500Continue reading “Itinerary: Beautiful Kedarkantha – Himalayan Trek”
One day trip to Chincholi Wild Life Sanctuary, Chandrampalli Dam and Ethipothala Waterfalls
Post pandemic lock down we (RK & me) are sure about the changes in travel industry. Most of the industry experts also believed that domestic tourism will be the important to revive travel industry in a phased manner. So we have decided to explore the places around Hyderabad for one day trip. Here comes ourContinue reading “One day trip to Chincholi Wild Life Sanctuary, Chandrampalli Dam and Ethipothala Waterfalls”
Itinerary: Coorg – Irupu waterfalls, Tadiandamol Trek
Coorg: Kodagu is an administrative district in Karnataka, India. Before 1956 it was an administratively separate Coorg State,at which point it was merged into an enlarged Mysore State. It occupies an area of 4,102 square kilometres (1,584 sq mi) in the Western Ghats of southwestern Karnataka. In 2001 its population was 548,561, 13.74% of whichContinue reading “Itinerary: Coorg – Irupu waterfalls, Tadiandamol Trek”
Itinerary: Coorg – Irupu waterfalls, Buddha Monastery, Mandalpatti
Coorg: Kodagu is an administrative district in Karnataka, India. Before 1956 it was an administratively separate Coorg State,at which point it was merged into an enlarged Mysore State. It occupies an area of 4,102 square kilometres (1,584 sq mi) in the Western Ghats of southwestern Karnataka. In 2001 its population was 548,561, 13.74% of whichContinue reading “Itinerary: Coorg – Irupu waterfalls, Buddha Monastery, Mandalpatti”
Itinerary: Lonavala To Bhimashankar Endurance Trek (75 km)
About Lonavala-Bhimashankar Trek (LoBhi) : Want to try some high endurance trek in monsoon?? This is for you. With drizzling rain and showers, Monsoon is the perfect time to do the Lonavala to Bhimashankar Range Trek in Sahyadri. With a distance of 75 kms, this is considered to be a favorite trek amongst the regularContinue reading “Itinerary: Lonavala To Bhimashankar Endurance Trek (75 km)”
Itinerary: Mallela Theertham waterfalls and trek…
Mallela Theertham is a beautiful waterfall located in the dense Nallamala Foreset. Water in this place comes from a small stream and joins River Krishna. This place is around 160 Km from Hyderabad and located 8 Km into the forest from Highway. Mellala Theertham is believed to be a place where many sages took penancesContinue reading “Itinerary: Mallela Theertham waterfalls and trek…”
Backpackers and City Freaks (BCF) 