Scuba Diving (Netrani Island)-Honnavara-Jog Falls
Event organzing by Team – Mountainsare calling (MAC) – Trek & Explore. Live with Memories, Not withDreams!
Netrani Island, off the coast of Karnataka, offers an exhilarating scuba diving experience with clear blue waters teeming with vibrant marine life. Known as India’s premier diving spot, it provides breathtaking underwater views of coral reefs and diverse fish species.
Highlights :
Scuba Diving, boat ride, Snorkeling, under water photography
Sharavathi Backwaters Boat ride
Mangrove walk/ Kandla walk, Murdeshwara Temple
Gersoppa view point, Sharavathi valley, Jog falls
Campfir/ Music on the beach
Every Friday night departure from Bengaluru. Back to Bengaluru on Sunday late night.
Itinerary
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- 7.00 PM – Departure from Bengaluru . 4 Pickup points & timings mentioned below
- Stop for self sponsored dinner around 9.30 PM
- Continue overnight Jouney towards Scuba diving Campsite-Murdeshwara.
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- Reach campsite around 7; 00 AM.
- quick Freshen-up in lodge/Hotel, Have Breakfast.
- we will drop down our luggage in Vehicle itself.
- Start ride to Netrani Islands (20 km ferry ride)
- Professionals will brief about the dive site and wildlife
- Basic lessons about Scuba Diving will be given by trained instructors on the way to the Islands
- Diving at Netrani for 30 to 40 minutes.
- And due to diving, heavy food is avoided at the time of scuba diving.
- we will provide Light snacks on the Boat.
- enjoy best moments of Scuba diving with blue water.
- Underwater Photography (only photos Complimentary)
- Journey back to Murudeshwar Beach Reach back Campsite around 5.00 PM.
- quick Freshen-up in scuba adventure camp if necessary.
- start travel towards Kumta Beach Campsite.
- Campfire / Music , Dinner around 9;30 PM.
- Tent allotment , End of the day.
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- Sharavathi Boat Ride, Mangrove walk, Jog falls & Gersoppa View point )
- Wake up around 6.30 Am
- 8.30 AM – have breakfast, Checkout from Campsite , Start jouney Honnavar
- Sharavathi Backwaters boat ride ( 1 hour )
- Visit To Mangrove walk / kandla walk
- Have self sponsored lunch around 2.00 pm.
- Post Lunch start return journey towards Jog falls.
- Quick stop at Gersoppa view point and Sharavathi valley, if we reach that point before gets dark.
- Visit jog falls around 5;30 PM.
- Stop for self sponsored dinner around 8.00 pm in Sagara Town
- Continue overnight journey towards Bengaluru.
Cost inclusions:
- Travel from & to Bengaluru ( Non AC pushback seater )
- โข Beach side Accommodation ( Tent stay ) Proper Washrooms & luggage keeping / Dress changing rooms will be provided at camping site.
- Onward & Return Boat (Murudeshwar beach โ Netrani Island โ Murudeshwar beach
- Light snacks on the Boat
- Services of an Internationally certified Scuba Instructor
- Photos of your diving
- Trip Leaders from MAC team.
- Experience that you gain
- First-aid, Life Jacket, Snorkeling Gear, Scuba diving equipment
- 3 times food and snacks ( 2 Breakfast & 1 dinner ) Non Veg included in Saturday night’s dinner. 2 other meals will be only veg
- Trek lead / Trip coordinator , Sharavathi Backwaters boat ride
- Entry tickets.
- Campfire & Music.
Cost Exclusions:
- Sunday Lunch and Dinner are self-sponsored
- Other water sport
- Video Recording –
- Any kind of personal expense
- Any kind of insurance (health, medical, life accidental, etc)
- Anything not included above
Booking Procedure:
Pay 2000Rs advance and Book your seat, remaining pay during the start of the trip.
Gpay / PhonePe/ UPI/paytm.
Number – 8050572359.
UPI ID : 8050572359@ybl.
Profile name : Vijay kumar N/Vijay Shetty.
(After paying send screenshot with transaction number in WhatsApp to same number to complete registration process).
Things to carry:
- Soft Copy of Aadhar ID/ License/Voter ID for obtaining forest permits)
- Two water bottles โ 1 litre each (Hydration is a necessity)
- Face Mask & Hand Sanitizer
- Clothes as needed
- A comfortable pair of sports/trekking shoes with a good grip.
- Sunscreen and a hat/cap.
- Toiletries
- Power bank
- Flip-flops (To laze around the homestay)
- Small Rucksack (to stuff your essentials for the trek)
- Sufficient Cash for meals not included in the itinerary.
Cancellation policy:
- Advance amount of 2000Rs is non refundable in case of cancellation.
- If the trip is cancelled from our end due to any unavoidable circumstances, the advance amount will be refunded immediately.
- Well, trip getting cancelled is very rare though.
Boarding points & timings: Friday evening departure.
- 9:30 PM – Majestic metro – Shanthala silks
- 7.30 P.M – Rajajinagara ( Bus stop opposite Sagar hotel near Navarang theater )
- 7.45 P.M – Yeshwanthpura ( Hotel Konkan Express near Metro station / Govardhan Theatre )
- 8.00 P.M – Goraguntepalya ( People Tree hospital )
- And anywhere further towards Tumkur.
- Same dropping points
Important points:
- This is an adventurous trip, please come with an open and adjusting mindset. Don’t expect luxury.
- As this is a group trip, kindly be cooperative & friendly with co-travelers & Trip coordinator for smooth execution of the trip
- Smoking & consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited during Trekking & journey.
- Any kind of misbehavior or actions that may spoil the atmosphere of the trip won’t be tolerated.