Chennai Backpackers & City Freaks

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About us

⚠️ IMPORTANT ALERT FOR ALL BCFians: Beware of Imposters! ⚠️

It has come to our attention that certain individuals and groups are using the names "BCF", "Backpackers", or similar variations to misguide travelers and run unauthorized trips.

Please be careful and double-check before booking any event. Backpackers & City Freaks (BCF) has been running authentically since 2017. We have a very specific way of doing things, and any official BCF trip will always strictly align with our core values:

1. No Smoking, No Alcohol, No Littering
2. Our core philosophy: Keep Travelling... Keep Learning

How to verify it's the real BCF:
Before making any payments or confirming a spot, please ensure you are communicating through our official channels. You can always verify an event by reaching out to our official numbers:
📞 8886123408 (rk)
📞 6305165782 (manasa)
📞 8143827584 (ram)
📞 7075523408 (Bharath)

If you spot anyone misusing our name, please let us know immediately. Stay safe and make sure you're traveling with the real BCF!

Cheers,
RK & The BCF Team

Backpackers & City Freaks (fondly called as BCF) is a perfect group for people who are interested in treks, hikes, expeditions, backpacking adventure trips, leisure trips, water sport trips, camping, rock climbing, bouldering, horse riding, swimming, kayaking etc.

Our tours are designed around – '3 interests'
1. Adventure activities
2. Weekend trips
3. City life events

With 1000s of trips facilitated for more than 50,000 BCFians, we take care of all the stressful parts like transportation, and accommodation leaving you time to relax and enjoy a unique travel experience you wouldn’t be able to book on your own.
All ages are welcome. People who are new to travelling are also very welcome.

More about our Trips:
Our Monsoon trekking trips include places like Rajmachi, Kalsubai, Matheran, Harishchandragad, Bhimashankar, Rajgad fort, Katraj to Sinhagad (K2S) etc.

Our leisure trips include places like Gokarna beaches, Murudeshwar, Vibhoothi waterfalls, Dandeli, Coorg, Chikmagalur, Pondycherry etc.

Our City Freak events include KhajaGuda, Khila Ghanpur, Mallela Theertham waterfalls, Charikonda, Koil Sagar, Koil Konda, night camping events, Horse Riding, etc

Why travel with BCF?

Small groups (no crowd) - Maximum interaction that allows you to gain tacit knowledge and learn something.
Professional and passionate lead trips.
No alcohol, no smoking, no littering - to ensure no one feels uncomfortable.
Respect towards the fellow Travellers

For any group bookings or any corporate events,

Phone Number: 8886123408
WhatsApp Number: Click Here
Website: www.thebcfevents.com/about-bcf
Instagram: Click Here
Facebook: Click Here
Blog: https://bcfblogs.com/about/
Backpacking Equipment: https://amzn.to/2XOGYkn
Other necessary items: https://amzn.to/3szke6j
Quechua Products: https://amzn.to/2Lz8Arv
Customized T-shirts (Dry-fit): https://lnkd.in/eSYi9ff
(Use BCF10 or BCFIAN as coupon code for discount)
About our founder, Raj Kiran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajkiran-badugu/

"All skill levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody."
~Raj Kiran, Founder

More about our Founder Raj Kiran:
TedX talk at SREC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWyseaVPg_A
Red FM Interview - Unsung Hero: Red FM interview – Independence day 2020

BCF's whatsapp channel
www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaI8vECHLHQdnhFsJL05

Upcoming events

See all

$8,200.00
BCF - Ooty and Coonoor
Thu, Oct 1 · 9:00 PM IST
MAS railway station, chennai, IN
BCF - Ooty and Coonoor
Strictly No Smoking No Alcohol No Littering trips

Important Details:
Type of Trip: Leisure, Waterfalls, Tea Gardens, Forest Drive, View Points
Duration: 3 days

Places to be visited:

🔅 Drive through Bandipur Reserve forest
🔅 Mudumalai Tiger reserve
🔅 Pykara Lake
🔅 Pykara waterfalls
🔅 Ninth mile Shooting Spot
🔅Dolphin Nose
🔅 Tea Gardens
🔅 Tea Factory
🔅 Lambs Rock
🔅 Ooty Lake
🔅 Rose Garden/Botanical Garden
🔅 Pine forest

For only Bangalore and Chennai BCFians
🔅 Mysore Palace
🔅 Chamundi hills

For more details contact
Manasa: 6305165782

Cost: 8200 per head

Cost: Hyderabad/ Chennai - ₹8200/- per person
Cost: Bangalore / Mysore -- ₹7200/- per person

Cost: different categories - applicable to only Hyderabad BCFians & Chennai BCFians

Category1 : ₹8200/- ( to and fro sleeper class)
Category2 : ₹9400/- ( one way sleeper class and another one 3A)
Category3: ₹10600/- (both 3A)

and for Bangalore - ₹7200 per person & Mysore - ₹7000/- per person

Inclusions:

✅ Sleeper class Train tickets from Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai
✅ Private Vehicle from Mysore to Mysore
✅ Accommodation for 2 Nights - Comfortable stay - rooms on sharing basis
✅ Facilitator Expenses, Time, Energy, and Expertise
✅ First Aid kit
✅ Tolls & parking
✅ All permits ( Inter state tax included)
✅ Driver Batha and others
✅ Permissions wherever required
✅ First Aid kit
✅️ Campfire

Exclusions:

❌ Anything that is not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ section
❌ Entry tickets
❌ Food is excluded
❌ For Chennai and Bangalore BCFians - entry tickets in Mysore (Mysore palace and Chamundi Hills)
❌️ Boating charges (if you are going)

Tentative Itinerary:

Day-0: (Thursday)
For Hyderabad 07.00 PM: Start from Kacheguda to Mysore
For Chennai 09.00 PM: Start from Chennai central to Mysore

Day-1: (Friday)
For Bangalore 06.00 AM: Start from Bangalore Majestic to Mysore
10.00 AM: Reach Mysore Railway station and board the hired vehicle.
10.30 AM: Halt for breakfast on the way
Drive through Bandipur Reserve forest and Mudumalai Tiger reserve
Visit Pykara waterfalls and Boating at Pykara Lake
Visit Ninth mile Shooting Spot
If time permits visit market places
Reach Ooty and check in to hotel
(Campfire depends on Weather Condition)

Day-2: (Saturday)
05.30 AM: Wake up call
06:30 AM: Start for sightseeinh.
Places to be visited:
Coonoor
--> Dolphin Nose
--> Lambs Rock
Ooty
--> Tea Factory
--> Ooty Lake
--> Botanical Garden
Reach homestay
Dinner and go to sleep (Campfire depends on Weather Condition)

Day-3: (Sunday)
06.00 AM: Wake up call
Start to Pine forest by 7 AM
We shall halt in between view points for beautiful clicks
Visit Mysore palace ( If time permits)
For Hyderabad 03.00 PM: Board train to Hyderabad

For only Bangalore and Chennai BCFians
03.00 PM: Visit Mysore Palace
05.00 PM: Chamundi Hills
09.00 PM: Board train to Bangalore / Chennai
11:45 PM: Reach Bangalore Majestic

Day-4: (Monday)
06.00 AM: Reach Hyderabad
07.00 AM: Reach Chennai Central

A little about us:
https://thebcfevents.com/about-bcf

Pictures from our previous events:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq8M7aXP3bY/

Organizers Are Not Responsible For Loss Of Any Belongings. Please Take Care Of Your Belongings.
Cancellation Charges: (If participant cancels the event)
Please note that cancellation charges apply as follows:

• Up to 7 days prior to departure: 50% of the trip amount as cancellation charges - 50% refund
• Between 7 days to 0 days prior to departure: 100% of the trip amount as cancellation charges - No refund

Cancellation Policy: (If BCF cancels the event)
• BCF Events Pvt Ltd reserves the right to cancel or postpone an event due to unforeseen circumstances.
• In the event of cancellation or postponement by the company, Participants will be notified to participants via email or phone and will be offered full refund (or) option to attend a rescheduled event.

Thank you for your understanding.
Please plan accordingly. We look forward to having you on our trip!
3 attendees
$8,200.00
BCF - Ooty and Coonoor
Thu, Oct 8 · 9:00 PM IST
MAS railway station, chennai, IN
BCF - Ooty and Coonoor
Strictly No Smoking No Alcohol No Littering trips

Important Details:
Type of Trip: Leisure, Waterfalls, Tea Gardens, Forest Drive, View Points
Duration: 3 days

Places to be visited:

🔅 Drive through Bandipur Reserve forest
🔅 Mudumalai Tiger reserve
🔅 Pykara Lake
🔅 Pykara waterfalls
🔅 Ninth mile Shooting Spot
🔅Dolphin Nose
🔅 Tea Gardens
🔅 Tea Factory
🔅 Lambs Rock
🔅 Ooty Lake
🔅 Rose Garden/Botanical Garden
🔅 Pine forest

For only Bangalore and Chennai BCFians
🔅 Mysore Palace
🔅 Chamundi hills

For more details contact
Manasa: 6305165782

Cost: 8200 per head

Cost: Hyderabad/ Chennai - ₹8200/- per person
Cost: Bangalore / Mysore -- ₹7200/- per person

Cost: different categories - applicable to only Hyderabad BCFians & Chennai BCFians

Category1 : ₹8200/- ( to and fro sleeper class)
Category2 : ₹9400/- ( one way sleeper class and another one 3A)
Category3: ₹10600/- (both 3A)

and for Bangalore - ₹7200 per person & Mysore - ₹7000/- per person

Inclusions:

✅ Sleeper class Train tickets from Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai
✅ Private Vehicle from Mysore to Mysore
✅ Accommodation for 2 Nights - Comfortable stay - rooms on sharing basis
✅ Facilitator Expenses, Time, Energy, and Expertise
✅ First Aid kit
✅ Tolls & parking
✅ All permits ( Inter state tax included)
✅ Driver Batha and others
✅ Permissions wherever required
✅ First Aid kit
✅️ Campfire

Exclusions:

❌ Anything that is not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ section
❌ Entry tickets
❌ Food is excluded
❌ For Chennai and Bangalore BCFians - entry tickets in Mysore (Mysore palace and Chamundi Hills)
❌️ Boating charges (if you are going)

Tentative Itinerary:

Day-0: (Thursday)
For Hyderabad 07.00 PM: Start from Kacheguda to Mysore
For Chennai 09.00 PM: Start from Chennai central to Mysore

Day-1: (Friday)
For Bangalore 06.00 AM: Start from Bangalore Majestic to Mysore
10.00 AM: Reach Mysore Railway station and board the hired vehicle.
10.30 AM: Halt for breakfast on the way
Drive through Bandipur Reserve forest and Mudumalai Tiger reserve
Visit Pykara waterfalls and Boating at Pykara Lake
Visit Ninth mile Shooting Spot
If time permits visit market places
Reach Ooty and check in to hotel
(Campfire depends on Weather Condition)

Day-2: (Saturday)
05.30 AM: Wake up call
06:30 AM: Start for sightseeinh.
Places to be visited:
Coonoor
--> Dolphin Nose
--> Lambs Rock
Ooty
--> Tea Factory
--> Ooty Lake
--> Botanical Garden
Reach homestay
Dinner and go to sleep (Campfire depends on Weather Condition)

Day-3: (Sunday)
06.00 AM: Wake up call
Start to Pine forest by 7 AM
We shall halt in between view points for beautiful clicks
Visit Mysore palace ( If time permits)
For Hyderabad 03.00 PM: Board train to Hyderabad

For only Bangalore and Chennai BCFians
03.00 PM: Visit Mysore Palace
05.00 PM: Chamundi Hills
09.00 PM: Board train to Bangalore / Chennai
11:45 PM: Reach Bangalore Majestic

Day-4: (Monday)
06.00 AM: Reach Hyderabad
07.00 AM: Reach Chennai Central

A little about us:
https://thebcfevents.com/about-bcf

Pictures from our previous events:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq8M7aXP3bY/

Organizers Are Not Responsible For Loss Of Any Belongings. Please Take Care Of Your Belongings.
Cancellation Charges: (If participant cancels the event)
Please note that cancellation charges apply as follows:

• Up to 7 days prior to departure: 50% of the trip amount as cancellation charges - 50% refund
• Between 7 days to 0 days prior to departure: 100% of the trip amount as cancellation charges - No refund

Cancellation Policy: (If BCF cancels the event)
• BCF Events Pvt Ltd reserves the right to cancel or postpone an event due to unforeseen circumstances.
• In the event of cancellation or postponement by the company, Participants will be notified to participants via email or phone and will be offered full refund (or) option to attend a rescheduled event.

Thank you for your understanding.
Please plan accordingly. We look forward to having you on our trip!
1 attendee
$8,200.00
BCF - Ooty and Coonoor
Thu, Oct 15 · 9:00 PM IST
MAS railway station, chennai, IN
BCF - Ooty and Coonoor
Strictly No Smoking No Alcohol No Littering trips

Important Details:
Type of Trip: Leisure, Waterfalls, Tea Gardens, Forest Drive, View Points
Duration: 3 days

Places to be visited:

🔅 Drive through Bandipur Reserve forest
🔅 Mudumalai Tiger reserve
🔅 Pykara Lake
🔅 Pykara waterfalls
🔅 Ninth mile Shooting Spot
🔅Dolphin Nose
🔅 Tea Gardens
🔅 Tea Factory
🔅 Lambs Rock
🔅 Ooty Lake
🔅 Rose Garden/Botanical Garden
🔅 Pine forest

For only Bangalore and Chennai BCFians
🔅 Mysore Palace
🔅 Chamundi hills

For more details contact
Manasa: 6305165782

Cost: 8200 per head

Cost: Hyderabad/ Chennai - ₹8200/- per person
Cost: Bangalore / Mysore -- ₹7200/- per person

Cost: different categories - applicable to only Hyderabad BCFians & Chennai BCFians

Category1 : ₹8200/- ( to and fro sleeper class)
Category2 : ₹9400/- ( one way sleeper class and another one 3A)
Category3: ₹10600/- (both 3A)

and for Bangalore - ₹7200 per person & Mysore - ₹7000/- per person

Inclusions:

✅ Sleeper class Train tickets from Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai
✅ Private Vehicle from Mysore to Mysore
✅ Accommodation for 2 Nights - Comfortable stay - rooms on sharing basis
✅ Facilitator Expenses, Time, Energy, and Expertise
✅ First Aid kit
✅ Tolls & parking
✅ All permits ( Inter state tax included)
✅ Driver Batha and others
✅ Permissions wherever required
✅ First Aid kit
✅️ Campfire

Exclusions:

❌ Anything that is not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ section
❌ Entry tickets
❌ Food is excluded
❌ For Chennai and Bangalore BCFians - entry tickets in Mysore (Mysore palace and Chamundi Hills)
❌️ Boating charges (if you are going)

Tentative Itinerary:

Day-0: (Thursday)
For Hyderabad 07.00 PM: Start from Kacheguda to Mysore
For Chennai 09.00 PM: Start from Chennai central to Mysore

Day-1: (Friday)
For Bangalore 06.00 AM: Start from Bangalore Majestic to Mysore
10.00 AM: Reach Mysore Railway station and board the hired vehicle.
10.30 AM: Halt for breakfast on the way
Drive through Bandipur Reserve forest and Mudumalai Tiger reserve
Visit Pykara waterfalls and Boating at Pykara Lake
Visit Ninth mile Shooting Spot
If time permits visit market places
Reach Ooty and check in to hotel
(Campfire depends on Weather Condition)

Day-2: (Saturday)
05.30 AM: Wake up call
06:30 AM: Start for sightseeinh.
Places to be visited:
Coonoor
--> Dolphin Nose
--> Lambs Rock
Ooty
--> Tea Factory
--> Ooty Lake
--> Botanical Garden
Reach homestay
Dinner and go to sleep (Campfire depends on Weather Condition)

Day-3: (Sunday)
06.00 AM: Wake up call
Start to Pine forest by 7 AM
We shall halt in between view points for beautiful clicks
Visit Mysore palace ( If time permits)
For Hyderabad 03.00 PM: Board train to Hyderabad

For only Bangalore and Chennai BCFians
03.00 PM: Visit Mysore Palace
05.00 PM: Chamundi Hills
09.00 PM: Board train to Bangalore / Chennai
11:45 PM: Reach Bangalore Majestic

Day-4: (Monday)
06.00 AM: Reach Hyderabad
07.00 AM: Reach Chennai Central

A little about us:
https://thebcfevents.com/about-bcf

Pictures from our previous events:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq8M7aXP3bY/

Organizers Are Not Responsible For Loss Of Any Belongings. Please Take Care Of Your Belongings.
Cancellation Charges: (If participant cancels the event)
Please note that cancellation charges apply as follows:

• Up to 7 days prior to departure: 50% of the trip amount as cancellation charges - 50% refund
• Between 7 days to 0 days prior to departure: 100% of the trip amount as cancellation charges - No refund

Cancellation Policy: (If BCF cancels the event)
• BCF Events Pvt Ltd reserves the right to cancel or postpone an event due to unforeseen circumstances.
• In the event of cancellation or postponement by the company, Participants will be notified to participants via email or phone and will be offered full refund (or) option to attend a rescheduled event.

Thank you for your understanding.
Please plan accordingly. We look forward to having you on our trip!
1 attendee
$8,200.00
BCF - Ooty and Coonoor
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 PM IST
MAS railway station, chennai, IN
BCF - Ooty and Coonoor
Strictly No Smoking No Alcohol No Littering trips

Important Details:
Type of Trip: Leisure, Waterfalls, Tea Gardens, Forest Drive, View Points
Duration: 3 days

Places to be visited:

🔅 Drive through Bandipur Reserve forest
🔅 Mudumalai Tiger reserve
🔅 Pykara Lake
🔅 Pykara waterfalls
🔅 Ninth mile Shooting Spot
🔅Dolphin Nose
🔅 Tea Gardens
🔅 Tea Factory
🔅 Lambs Rock
🔅 Ooty Lake
🔅 Rose Garden/Botanical Garden
🔅 Pine forest

For only Bangalore and Chennai BCFians
🔅 Mysore Palace
🔅 Chamundi hills

For more details contact
Manasa: 6305165782

Cost: 8200 per head

Cost: Hyderabad/ Chennai - ₹8200/- per person
Cost: Bangalore / Mysore -- ₹7200/- per person

Cost: different categories - applicable to only Hyderabad BCFians & Chennai BCFians

Category1 : ₹8200/- ( to and fro sleeper class)
Category2 : ₹9400/- ( one way sleeper class and another one 3A)
Category3: ₹10600/- (both 3A)

and for Bangalore - ₹7200 per person & Mysore - ₹7000/- per person

Inclusions:

✅ Sleeper class Train tickets from Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai
✅ Private Vehicle from Mysore to Mysore
✅ Accommodation for 2 Nights - Comfortable stay - rooms on sharing basis
✅ Facilitator Expenses, Time, Energy, and Expertise
✅ First Aid kit
✅ Tolls & parking
✅ All permits ( Inter state tax included)
✅ Driver Batha and others
✅ Permissions wherever required
✅ First Aid kit
✅️ Campfire

Exclusions:

❌ Anything that is not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ section
❌ Entry tickets
❌ Food is excluded
❌ For Chennai and Bangalore BCFians - entry tickets in Mysore (Mysore palace and Chamundi Hills)
❌️ Boating charges (if you are going)

Tentative Itinerary:

Day-0: (Thursday)
For Hyderabad 07.00 PM: Start from Kacheguda to Mysore
For Chennai 09.00 PM: Start from Chennai central to Mysore

Day-1: (Friday)
For Bangalore 06.00 AM: Start from Bangalore Majestic to Mysore
10.00 AM: Reach Mysore Railway station and board the hired vehicle.
10.30 AM: Halt for breakfast on the way
Drive through Bandipur Reserve forest and Mudumalai Tiger reserve
Visit Pykara waterfalls and Boating at Pykara Lake
Visit Ninth mile Shooting Spot
If time permits visit market places
Reach Ooty and check in to hotel
(Campfire depends on Weather Condition)

Day-2: (Saturday)
05.30 AM: Wake up call
06:30 AM: Start for sightseeinh.
Places to be visited:
Coonoor
--> Dolphin Nose
--> Lambs Rock
Ooty
--> Tea Factory
--> Ooty Lake
--> Botanical Garden
Reach homestay
Dinner and go to sleep (Campfire depends on Weather Condition)

Day-3: (Sunday)
06.00 AM: Wake up call
Start to Pine forest by 7 AM
We shall halt in between view points for beautiful clicks
Visit Mysore palace ( If time permits)
For Hyderabad 03.00 PM: Board train to Hyderabad

For only Bangalore and Chennai BCFians
03.00 PM: Visit Mysore Palace
05.00 PM: Chamundi Hills
09.00 PM: Board train to Bangalore / Chennai
11:45 PM: Reach Bangalore Majestic

Day-4: (Monday)
06.00 AM: Reach Hyderabad
07.00 AM: Reach Chennai Central

A little about us:
https://thebcfevents.com/about-bcf

Pictures from our previous events:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq8M7aXP3bY/

Organizers Are Not Responsible For Loss Of Any Belongings. Please Take Care Of Your Belongings.
Cancellation Charges: (If participant cancels the event)
Please note that cancellation charges apply as follows:

• Up to 7 days prior to departure: 50% of the trip amount as cancellation charges - 50% refund
• Between 7 days to 0 days prior to departure: 100% of the trip amount as cancellation charges - No refund

Cancellation Policy: (If BCF cancels the event)
• BCF Events Pvt Ltd reserves the right to cancel or postpone an event due to unforeseen circumstances.
• In the event of cancellation or postponement by the company, Participants will be notified to participants via email or phone and will be offered full refund (or) option to attend a rescheduled event.

Thank you for your understanding.
Please plan accordingly. We look forward to having you on our trip!
1 attendee