Coimbatore Adventure Club

Trip Dates: 21-22 June 2026 (Sunday - Monday)

Why stay indoors when the rains are calling? Join us for a monsoon getaway to Mala, where green hills, flowing streams, and misty trails create the perfect setting for a relaxed adventure.

Since our first visit in 2016, Mala has held a special place in our hearts. Stay in a hidden village deep inside the rainforest—far from crowds—where the monsoon comes alive in its purest form. The waterfalls and streams here will be exclusively ours for the weekend, and the meals are prepared fresh using ingredients from the surrounding farm.

Wake up to the sound of rain on leaves, walk through soft forest trails, and breathe in the cool, fresh air. Spend your time by the streams, watching the mist roll over the hills, and let nature slow you down.

It’s just us, the wilderness, and the gentle sound of waterfalls through the night. An offbeat experience and a weekend to remember in the heart of nature.

As a bonus: We will be visiting Agumbe too on the first day, before reaching the homestay. We have planned for a waterfalls hike or a fort trek in Agumbe.

📋ITINERARY

🌳 Day-0 (Saturday, 20 June)

Journey to Mangalore

📍 Coimbatore participants:

08:30 PM - Report at Coimbatore Junction Railway Station.
09:30 PM - Board the West Coast SF Express (Train No. 22637) towards Mangalore Central.

📍 Chennai participants:

12:30 PM - Report at Chennai Central Railway Station.
01:25 PM - Board the West Coast SF Express (Train No. 22637) towards Mangalore Central.

✅ Inclusions:

3AC Train ticket.

❌ Exclusions:

All meals.

ℹ️ Additional info:

Travel time: Train journey of ~8 hours for Coimbatore participants and ~16 hours for Chennai participants to reach Mangalore Central railway station.
For Bangalore participants:
- To join the trip, kindly plan your travel as per the details below. Please book your onward and return tickets on your own.
- Please book a bus from Bangalore to Mangalore Bus Stand, ensuring arrival before 05:00 AM, as train participants are expected to arrive around 05:30 AM. Our team will pick you up from the bus stand between 06:00 AM and 06:30 AM, after receiving the Coimbatore participants.

🌳 Day-1 (Sunday, 21 June)

Journey to Agumbe

Arrival at Mangalore Central railway station by 6:00 AM.
Travel from Mangalore station to Agumbe with breakfast enroute.
At Agumbe, undertake one of the following (as permitted by local forest authorities): a waterfalls trek or a fort trek.
Post trek, have lunch at Agumbe and proceed towards Mala.
Arrive at the homestay in Mala and refresh.
In the evening, head for a short waterfall trek and spend time at the waterfalls.
Return to the stay and followed by dinner.

✅ Inclusions:

3AC Train ticket.
Accommodation in Mala.
Local transportations.
Meals: Dinner.

❌ Exclusions:

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

ℹ️ Additional info:

Travel time: ~5 hours of road journey to visit both Agumbe and Mala.
Trek difficulty: Moderate for first timer and easy for regular trekker.
Our homestay accommodation is an 200-year-old abode, cocooned by gushing waterfalls, whispering streams, and a thick jungle. With rustling trees, chirping birds, flowing streams, and a gentle breeze carrying the scent of wildflowers, you’ll feel truly close to nature.
Accommodation in homestay is with dormitory and double/triple sharing options. Kindly select your preferred occupancy during registration and room allocation is subject to availability.

🌳 Day-2 (Monday, 22 June)

Post breakfast, you can walk around the property and enjoy the collection of arts and artefacts.
Participants can explore nearby streams during free time.
Post lunch, we will go for another trek from the property.
Evening by 05.00 pm, checkout and we will proceed to Mangalore.
Wrap up the trip with an evening dedicated to exploring Mangalore’s must-try local cuisines.

Departure Details:

📍 Coimbatore and Chennai participants:

11:00 PM: Report at Mangalore Central Railway Station.
11.45 PM: Board the West Coast SF Express (Train No. 22638) towards their respective locations.

✅ Inclusions:

3AC Train ticket for Coimbatore & Chennai participants.
Local transportations.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

❌ Exclusions:

Meals: Dinner.

ℹ️ Additional info:

Travel time: ~2 hours of road journey to reach Mangalore Central railway station and train journey of ~8 hours for Coimbatore participants, ~16 hours for Chennai participants.
Bangalore participants: Please book your return bus/train from Mangalore (Bus Stand/Railway Station) after 11:00 PM.

🌳 Day-3 (Tuesday, 23 June)

07:32 AM - Arrive at Coimbatore Junction railway station.
04:00 PM - Arrive at Chennai Central railway station.

Day 1 - Accommodation | Mala village, Karnataka

ℹ️TRIP COST

Trip cost for participants joining from Coimbatore (with 3AC Train):

Male participants:
- Dormitory in traditional villa: ₹6,800.
- Double occupancy room in traditional villa: ₹7,800.
Female participants:
- Double occupancy room in traditional villa: ₹7,800.
- Double occupancy room in new villa: ₹8,800.
- Triple occupancy room in new villa: ₹8,500.

Optional : Coimbatore participants, If you prefer 2AC train ticket, add ₹660 or if you prefer Non AC Sleeper train ticket reduce ₹1,130 from the above trip cost

Trip cost for participants joining from Chennai:

Extra to be added to the above Coimbatore costs.
- For 3AC add ₹1,300.
- For 2AC add ₹2,550.
- For Non AC Sleeper reduce ₹630.

Trip cost for participants joining from Mangalore:

Reduce ₹1,900 from the above Coimbatore costs.

Inclusions:

✔️ Accommodation in Mala homestay including 3 meals (starting from ₹1,800 for dormitory and varies based on room type).

✔️ Transport, 3AC Sleeper train ticket for both onwards and return - ₹1,900.

✔️ Local transport in Karnataka for 2 days (₹1,400).

✔️ Local guide fee (₹300).

✔️ CAC trip leader expenses (₹700).

✔️ CAC operational fee (₹700).

Exclusions:

❌ Transport - For participants joining in Mangalore, bus/train/flight ticket bookings for onwards and return journey are to be taken care by themselves.

❌ Meals which are not included in day wise itinerary.

❌ Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay, ill health, roadblocks, landslides, floods and/or any factors beyond control.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Any drastic increase in fuel prices due to war / economic instability may increase the transport cost. The additional transport expenses arising due to such instances will be collected as surcharge from the participants. This is applicable only if Diesel prices go above Rs.100.
We do not foresee any train price hikes.

📝GENERAL INFO

➡️ Basics:

Total number of slots: 13.
Age group: 18 to 40.
Gender ratio: To encourage female travellers, we will ensure that there is a min of 40% female participants.
Strictly no alcohol or smoking at anytime during the trip.
First preference for solo participants and couples are welcome to register. The total number of couples in the trip will be limited to one.
Generally, we don't allow group participation in any of our trips. However, you are permitted to bring along one of your friends or a family member with you.
Group registrations of more than 3 persons will most likely get rejected.
Mobile Connectivity: Very limited traces of Airtel & BSNL.
Weather: Temperatures between 23°C - 28°C.

➡️ Accommodation:

Male participants will stay in a comfortable dormitory or double occupancy rooms in traditional villas.
Female participants will stay in cottages on double/triple occupancy in traditional or new villas.
Separate double rooms for couples can be arranged and which is subject to availability. Please contact us to know the availability.
Hot water facility will be available at the accommodations, however expect power failures in forest regions during monsoons, that can interrupt hot water access.
Please note that customized food options will not be available. However, you’ll get to experience authentic local cuisine, so we encourage you to enjoy the local flavors of Karnataka during the trip.
Only Udupi vegetarian cuisine will be provided at the homestay.

➡️ Transport:

All train tickets will be booked by CAC for participants.
Local transportation will be by non AC Van.
Participants joining and departing from Mangalore on their own are requested to arrange their travel accordingly and keep at least a 2-hour buffer in your transit times, to avoid any unforeseen delays.

➡️ Things to carry:

Mandatory - Any Govt. issued ID card (preferably Aadhar),
Trekking Shoes and slippers,
Rain Jacket (mandatory, unless you want to enjoy the monsoons),
Umbrella (helpful when you walk around the stay),
Cap and sunscreen to protect yourself from sun,
Any energy snack and reusable water bottle,
Mosquito repellent,
Sanitizer spray (it will help to remove leeches easily),
Toiletries.
Note: A detailed things to carry list will be shared 2 weeks before the trip.

➡️ Trek details:

Trek Difficulty: Moderate for first timers and easy for regular trekkers at both Agumbe and Mala.
Note: Agumbe and Mala receives heavy rainfall during the monsoon season, and the government may occasionally impose restrictions on certain activities. Such situations are beyond our control. In such cases, we may either reschedule the trip or continue as planned and arrange alternative activities.

➡️ Selection criteria:

Selection for the trip will be at the complete discretion of Coimbatore Adventure Club. Please send us the payment only if you get a confirmation from us. We will be keeping 50:50 ratio for repeating participants and new participants. Here are some of our criteria:

New participants:
- Solo participants will get first preference.
- Or if you have a referral from our previous participants.
- Or if you have registered for some other trip with us and didn't get a slot.
Repeating participants:
- Preference will be given if you have engaged us in your social media posts/stories.
- Or if you have referred us to someone.

➡️ Registration & Selection Process:

Registration: If you are interested in joining this trip, please complete your registration by clicking the link provided at the end of this itinerary.
Invitation and Selection Process: Once registered, shortlisted participants will receive an official invitation to join the trip along with details for making the advance payment.

Advance Payment: Shortlisted participants will receive advance payment instructions. Your slot for the trip will be confirmed only upon successful payment of the advance.
Please Note: Registering for the trip via the provided link does not guarantee a slot. Confirmation is subject to the selection process and availability of slots.

➡️ To Keep in Mind:

Registering for the trip via the provided link does not guarantee a slot. Confirmation is subject to the selection process and availability of slots.
The selection process is solely at the discretion of the Coimbatore Adventure Club. If all slots are filled, we will notify you and place you on a waitlist.

➡️ Payment process:

Confirm your spot with an initial payment of ₹4,500 and it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Option to pay advance amount through credit cards / wallets are also possible. Do request us at the time of payment.
Balance payment to be settled 30 days before the trip. Otherwise the balance payment has to be brought as cash during the trip.
Payment details will be shared if you are shortlisted for the trip.

➡️ Cancellation Policy:

1) Cancellation by participant:

Advance paid during trip confirmation is strictly non-refundable at any circumstances, as we group book the trains/vans, and accommodation. Also note that the advance payment will strictly be not transferrable to someone else or to a future trip, in case you are not joining the trip. In case a participant cancels at the last moment (within 48 hours of trip starting time), they will be requested to settle at least 75% of the total trip cost.

2) Cancellation due to unforeseen situations beyond our control:

In the event of trip cancellations due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances (e.g., extreme weather, floods, political unrest, or government-imposed restrictions)—essentially, any situation beyond CAC’s control—train/bus cancellation charges of ₹1,000 will be non-refundable. The remaining amount can be fully transferred to rescheduled dates or applied to any other trip of your choice.

Important Notice:

Coimbatore Adventure Club reserves the right to remove any participant from the trip at any time if they engage in any illicit or inappropriate behavior. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all travelers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
In case of misbehavior, the concerned participant can be sent home without any refund.
Please note that there could be small changes in the itinerary due to weather, local restrictions or any unforeseen circumstances. Suitable alternative plans will be made in such cases.

➡️ For Queries:

Send your queries to 9488800444 (WhatsApp text only).
At present, we're available from 10 AM - 6 PM (Monday - Friday) and 10 AM - 1 PM (Saturday) via WhatsApp text messages only. If you would like to connect over a call, we’d be happy to schedule one at a mutually convenient time.

📋ITINERARY

🌳 Day-0 (Saturday, 20 June)

🌳 Day-1 (Sunday, 21 June)

🌳 Day-2 (Monday, 22 June)

🌳 Day-3 (Tuesday, 23 June)

ℹ️TRIP COST

Exclusions:

📝GENERAL INFO

➡️ Basics:

➡️ Accommodation:

📌REGISTRATION