Pick up points:

📅 Meet Our Team at the boarding points of the train.

🚆 We will be catching the Netravati Express(16345) or Matsyagandha express (12619).
 Overnight Journey toward Coorg

🕒 🚆 Netravati Express(16345)🚆

📍 11:40 AM – LTT

📍2:02 PM – Thane

📍12:45 PM – Panvel
We will get down at KASARAGOD Station at 5.03 AM

🕒  🚆Matsyagandha Express(12619)🚆

📍 15.10 PM – LTT

📍 15.32 PM – Thane

📍 16.12 PM – Panvel
We will get down at MANGALURU CNTL Station at 07:40 AM

You will have to travel to Panvel by your own cost, if you want you can join us to travel in local train or bus from Pune to Panvel at extra costs.

Though date remains the same, the train tickets will be confirmed to you post your booking.

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*ITINERARY:*

➡Day 0:

Meet our travellers and trip leader at your respective boarding point, Board the train, Start travelling towards Mangalore.  Overnight journey by sleeper train

➡Day 1:

Get down at the Kasargod station, Start your trip travelling towards Coorg (3 Hours journey approx).

Enroute Breakfast.

Reach hotel, Check in and freshen up at hotel, Have lunch.

Go to the coffee plantations, and learn more about the types of coffee you drink, and how it is made.

In the evening explore the local markets of Coorg and shop till you drop.

Reach back at the hotel, have dinner and rest for the night

➡Day 2:

Have breakfast in the morning.

Proceed to visit the Elephant camps, where you can play with the elephants, bathe them, feed them, and explore their lifestyle.

Have lunch

Start Sightseeing of Coorg: Visit Abbey Falls, Namdroling Monastery, Rajas Seat, Madikeri fort etc as time permits.

Come back to hotel, have dinner and rest for the night

➡Day 3:

After breakfast proceed to travel to Belur (3 Hours journey), After a scrumptious lunch on the way, Check in to the homestay of Belur, Enjoy your time, we will visit the temple of Belur at 5PM, and get awestruck by the temple's beauty.
Come back at the stay, have dinner and rest for the night

➡Day 4:

After breakfast visit to see the Hirekole lake, Hebbe waterfalls and then have lunch and then visit the Mullyangiri Peak of Chikmaglur, Get lost in the beauty of the evening amidst greenery and fog.
Come back to the stay, have dinner and rest

➡Day 5:

After breakfast, Visit the Hoysaleshwara Temple and lose yourself in the stories of the locals carved into its intricate sculptures. Have lunch, and we will then proceed to Bangalore to catch our train back to our home town.

We will catch the UDYAN EXP (11302) back to Mumbai
 Overnight journey in train

➡Day 6: Get down at your respective stations with loads of memories
📍16:05: PUNE JN

📍17:23: LONAVALA

📍18:52: KALYAN JN

📍19:42: DADAR

📍20:15: C SHIVAJI MAH T

✔Travel to Karnataka and back via sleeper train 

✔Internal travelling in Innova/Tempo Traveler

✔4N Accommodations in 3*Hotels/Homestays (Dual/Triple share)

✔4 Breakfast and 4 Dinner

✔Trip leader cum friend from HFT

✔Entry fees

✔Basic First Aid

✔Guide fees

❌Personal Expenses

❌Meals during transit and Lunch at all places

❌Rescue charges (if required)

❌Soft drinks and bottled water

❌Personal Expenditure: Any additional expenses incurred during the trip, such as shopping, laundry, or personal activities, are not included.

❌Any tips given to locals, drivers, restaurants, etc.

❌Entrance fee to any place not mentioned in the inclusions

❌Early check-in or late check-out

❌Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

❌Any transport apart from tempo traveller and expenses due to unforeseen circumstances is not included

🔸Accommodation details:

Coorg is a nature-centric destination with limited hotel infrastructure in certain areas. In case hotel options are not available, we will be arranging comfortable homestay accommodations that offer clean rooms, basic amenities, and a warm local experience.

We request your cooperation and openness to enjoy this authentic stay amidst nature.

🔸Room Allotment:

Rooms will be allotted on a sharing basis (as per package—twin for couples/triple sharing for solo travellers/family). Any specific room preferences are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

🔸Room Option (on request):

If you are not comfortable with room sharing, you may request a separate room at an additional cost of ₹2,000 per night, subject to availability. Kindly inform us in advance to make necessary arrangements.

🔸Room Sharing Arrangement:

Rooms will be allotted on a twin or triple sharing basis as per the package. In triple-sharing rooms, one mattress will be provided on the floor, and this arrangement is final.

Request for extra beds instead of mattresses will not be entertained.

🔸Room Allotment is Final:

Rooms will be allotted by the tour organizer based on the group composition. No changes or swaps will be allowed at the time of check-in.

🔸Accommodation Changes:

In rare cases, hotel names or locations may change due to unforeseen reasons. Equivalent or upgraded alternatives will be provided if needed.

🔸Electricity availability depends on MSEB supply; power cuts possible sometimes.

🔸Food:

Simple, homemade village food prepared by local Kodagi families. It’s authentic and much loved, but please keep your expectations realistic.

Important Notes before travelling

Train Booking & Journey Rules

🔹IRCTC Seat Allotment:
Seat allotment is done by IRCTC based on availability. Tour organizers have no control over berth positions (upper/lower), coach placement, or group seating.

🔹Booking Confirmation:
Train tickets are booked only after receiving the required advance payment from the traveller. Bookings are subject to availability at the time of reservation.

🔹PNR Status:
Tickets may be waitlisted, RAC, or confirmed(Communicated at time of booking) based on IRCTC rules. Final status will be shared prior to the journey. Travellers are advised to check PNR status regularly.

🔹ID Proof Requirement:
It is mandatory to carry a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., Aadhar card, PAN card, driving license) while travelling by train.

🔹Train Timings & Platform:
Train schedules may change at short notice. Travellers are responsible for verifying train timings and platform details closer to the departure date.

🔹Boarding Responsibility:
Travellers must board the correct train on time. Missing the train is the traveller’s responsibility; alternate arrangements will not be provided by the tour organizer.

🔹Luggage Handling:
Travellers are responsible for their own luggage. It is advisable to travel light and secure all belongings during the journey.

🔹Food & Water:
Carry sufficient snacks and water for the journey unless meals are specifically mentioned in the package.

🔹Cleanliness & Discipline:
Maintain cleanliness in trains and follow railway rules. Any fines or penalties incurred due to misconduct will be the traveller’s responsibility.

🔹Delays & Disruptions:
Train delays due to weather, technical issues, or other reasons are beyond the control of the organizer. No compensation will be provided in such cases.

Other trip details for the event

⚠️Medical Conditions:
Any health issues must be informed in advance. Participants are responsible for their personal health.

⚠️Weather Conditions:
Weather is unpredictable. In case of rain or bad weather, the itinerary may change. We will provide the best possible alternative.

⚠️Personal Belongings:

Baggage’s and personal belongings of the participant’s is his/her responsibility.

Event Organizers shall not be liable for the loss/damage of the same.

⚠️Behaviour and Conduct:

All participants must behave respectfully and responsibly during the tour. Disruptive behaviour may lead to removal from the tour without a refund.

The consumption of alcohol, cigarettes or illegal substances is prohibited publicly during the event. If you choose to consume alcohol or any substances in private, you do so at your own risk and responsibility. The event organizers will not be held liable for any consequences arising from such actions.

⚠️Waste management

All tour participants are expected to carry their waste back to the city or dispose of it only in designated dustbins. In a collective effort to protect the environment, event organizers will impose a fine of Rs. 500 for any violation of this rule.

⚠️Respect for Nature and Monuments:

Do not disturb plants, pick flowers, or create bouquets from wild flora.

No teasing or feeding animals and birds.

Do not deface or damage monuments by writing or scribbling on them.

Any violation of this rule will be fined for Rs 500/-

⚠️Group Participation:

All participants must stay together with the group. If anyone deviates from the group without the leader’s consent, they will be considered independent and will no longer be part of the group.

⚠️WhatsApp Group & Communication:

You will be added to the WhatsApp group 3 Days prior to the event. Important details such as train time, meeting point, Tour Leader contact, will be shared in the group. Once the tour Leader's contact is provided, any changes or updates should be communicated directly to the tour Leader.

⚠️WhatsApp Calls:

WhatsApp calls will not be entertained by the tour Leader, as they may not have internet access at all times.

⚠️Connectivity:

Coorg is a hill station with limited mobile and internet connectivity in certain areas, and network availability may not be consistent at all times.

Payment Policy for Tour Bookings

1. Advance Payment:
   An advance payment of Rs. 7000 is mandatory to confirm your seat for the tour. Without this advance, your booking will not be considered valid.
2. Availability Confirmation:
   Before making any payments, please ensure you inquire about seat availability for the tour. Payment without prior confirmation of availability may result in the forfeiture of your advance.
3. Remaining Payment:
   The remaining balance of the trip must be paid in full before 22 August 2025. Failure to make the full payment at this time will result in the cancellation of your booking, and no refund will be issued under such circumstances.
4. Tour Leader's Discretion:
   If the remaining payment is not made as required, the tour leader reserves the right to discontinue your participation in the tour, and no refunds will be provided.

*Cancellation policy*
 Booking for this event is non transferable

Cancellations due to any medical or urgencies the below cancellation policy applies.

100% refund (excluding train tickets) or 100% carry forward* if cancelled on or before 5 August 2025

40% refund (excluding train tickets)or 50% carry forward if cancelled by 15 August 2025

No refund and no carry forward* if cancelled after 7th Aug 2025

Train Ticket Refunds:

• Train tickets are booked through IRCTC and are subject to IRCTC’s cancellation and refund policies.
• Refunds for cancelled train tickets (if applicable) will be processed as per IRCTC guidelines and timelines.
• Happy Feet Travelers is not responsible for the refund amount or processing time of IRCTC tickets.

*Carry forward option allows you to use the paid trip amount (excluding train tickets) for any future trip with Happy Feet Travelers, within 6 months.

Refund Timeline:

Refunds, if applicable, will be processed within 7-10 working days after cancellation confirmation.

Essential Documents

✅ Flight/Train Tickets to Mangalore

✅ Valid ID Proof (Driving Licence/Voter ID/Pancard)

Clothing & Accessories

✅ Light Woolen Clothes (September is mildly cold, especially in the evenings)

✅ Windproof & Waterproof Jacket

✅ Comfortable Walking Shoes/Sneakers

✅ Sunglasses & Hat/Cap

✅ Gloves & Muffler (for high-altitude areas)

✅ Extra Pair of Socks

✅ Modest Clothes (Covering shoulders, and below the knees)

Personal Care & Toiletries

✅ Sunscreen (SPF 50+)

✅ Lip Balm & Moisturizer (to prevent dryness)

✅ Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Facewash

✅ Wet Wipes & Tissues/Napkins/Sanitary Pads (If needed)

✅ Deodorant & Perfume

✅ Personal Medications (if any)

✅ First-Aid Kit (Painkillers, Band-aids, Antiseptic, Motion Sickness Tablets)
✅ Towel

Gadgets & Accessories

✅ Power Bank & Charging Cables

✅ Universal Travel Adapter

✅ Camera & Memory Cards (if needed)

✅ Mobile Phone with Offline Maps Downloaded

✅ Headphones/Earphones

Food & Snacks

✅ Dry Fruits, Energy Bars, Chocolates, Biscuits.

✅ Reusable Water Bottle (to stay hydrated)

Money & Banking

✅ Sufficient Cash 

Miscellaneous

✅ Small Backpack for Day Trips

✅ Notebook & Pen (for jotting down travel details)

✅ Travel Pillow & Eye Mask (for comfortable travel)

✅ Plastic Ziplock Bags (for organizing essentials)

✅ Small Umbrella/Poncho

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• Send us your details: Full names of all travelers with age and ID proof, and emergency contact details, and your pick up location
• And Voila- Your seat is confirmed.

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