Nishani Motte Trek
Location
Coorg, Karnataka
Price
₹3,999
Max Altitude
1280 meters
Distance
16 km round trip
Overview
Nishani Motte, also known as Nishani Betta, is a lesser-known peak located in the Brahmagiri range of the Western Ghats in Coorg (Kodagu), Karnataka. The name "Nishani Betta" translates to "marked hill" in Kannada, a reference to its historical use as a landmark during the British colonial period. The trek to Nishani Motte is known for its breathtaking views of dense forests, rolling hills, and the scenic Western Ghats. Popular among weekend trekkers and nature lovers, this moderately challenging trail rewards adventurers with a peaceful and immersive experience in the heart of the Tala Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
Highlights
- •The trail meanders through shola forests, bamboo groves, and open meadows
- • Experience an exhilarating ridge walk leading up to the summit
- •At the peak, enjoy sweeping vistas of the Brahmagiri range
- •Refreshing mountain streams enroute
- •The trek passes through the Tala Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, home to elephants, leopards, and various bird species
- •Visit to local Coorg villages
Itinerary
Bangalore to Coorg
Travel from Bangalore to Nishani Motte Base Camp
- •Start your journey from Bengaluru to Coorg. You will travel in comfortable, private non-AC transportation at 9:00 PM, with convenient pick-up points throughout the city.
- •Pickup from multiple points in the city
- •Once everyone is on board, the trek leads will make you participate in some activities to get over the residual office thoughts. The fun sessions involve Small icebreaker sessions to get to know your fellow travellers. Of course, even after doing all that, we know how important sleep is for you to enjoy the trip, so consider that taken care of.
Day 1: Trek to Nishani Motte Trek
Full day trek through diverse landscapes to reach the summit
- •Reach the Coorg early in the morning. Reach homestay freshen-up and have breakfast
- •Get ready to start the trek and Leave all your luggage at the homestay. Carry only water bottles. packed lunch and snacks if needed.
- •Start trek through dense forests and grasslands
- •Head to the Nishani Motte Forest Check Post trek start point and you will receive a briefing about the Nishani Motte trek and participate in a short warm-up session.
- •Trek through one of the beautiful and serene routes in the western ghats to reach the peak of Nishani Motte.
- •Enjoy the water streams and waterfalls on the way to the Nishani Motte peak. Reach the peak and have a packed lunch with a beautiful view
- •After soaking in the views and capturing some photos, start your descending.
- •Reach the homestay stay freshen up and enjoy the tea-snacks
- •Have an authentic hot dinner, enjoy a firecamp and take a sound sleep in the lap of nature.
Day 2: Return to Bangalore
Leisurely morning before returning to Bangalore
- •Wake up to the sounds of nature quite early in the morning and Freshen up and have breakfast
- •Head to the Raja Seat and Golden Temple
- •Lunch at a popular Coorg restaurant (Self Sponsored)
- •Depart for Bangalore taking a bag full of wonderful memories with us
- •You will return to Bangalore between 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Whats Included
- ✓Transport: To and fro from Bengaluru in TT/Mini Bus
- ✓Accommodation: Homestay on sharing basis
- ✓Food: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, High-Tea snacks and 1 Dinner
- ✓Forest entry tickets
- ✓Expert Trek lead from goChaarana
- ✓Basic first aid support
Whats Not Included
- ✗Any other expenses incurred apart from inclusions.
- ✗Personal expenses
- ✗Personal Accident Insurance
- ✗Any additional expenses due to emergencies.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
We understand that unforeseen events can sometimes alter your plans. To keep things simple and fair, here’s our friendly cancellation and refund policy:
Participant Cancellation Policy
- 100% Refund: Cancellations 30+ days before departure (excluding convenience/transaction fees).
- 50% Refund: Cancellations 15-29 days before departure.
- No Refund, Future Credit, or Transfer: Cancellations 14 days or less before departure.
goChaarana Cancellation Policy
- If goChaarana cancels a trek due to weather, safety concerns, or unforeseen circumstances, participants will receive a 100% refund or the option to reschedule to another trek of their choice.
Rescheduling Option
- You can reschedule your booking to a future trek without any additional cost, subject to availability. This option is available if you request the change at least three days before your original trek date.
Important Notes
- Refunds will be processed within 7–10 working days.
- Trek fees are non-transferable to another participant.
- No refund will be provided for a no-show or dropping out mid-trek.
Things to Carry
Pickup Points
Marathahalli - Kalamandir
Silkboard - Silk Board Bus Stand
BTM Layout - Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B,
Banashankari - Metro station
RR Nagar - Metro station