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⚠️ 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
31
- $8,200.00
BCF - Ooty and Coonoor
MAS railway station, chennai, INBCF - Ooty and Coonoor
Strictly No Smoking No Alcohol No Littering tripsImportant Details:
Type of Trip: Leisure, Waterfalls, Tea Gardens, Forest Drive, View Points
Duration: 3 daysPlaces 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 forestFor only Bangalore and Chennai BCFians
🔅 Mysore Palace
🔅 Chamundi hillsFor more details contact
Manasa: 6305165782Cost: 8200 per head
Cost: Hyderabad/ Chennai - ₹8200/- per person
Cost: Bangalore / Mysore -- ₹7200/- per personCost: 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
✅️ CampfireExclusions:
❌ 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 MysoreDay-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 HyderabadFor 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 MajesticDay-4: (Monday)
06.00 AM: Reach Hyderabad
07.00 AM: Reach Chennai CentralA little about us:
https://thebcfevents.com/about-bcfPictures 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 refundCancellation 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 - ₹4,400.00
BCF - Gokarna Main Beach, Kudle Beach/Om Beach...
MAS railway station, chennai, INBCF - Gokarna Main Beach, Kudle Beach/Om Beach, Nirvana Beach, Vibhoothi Waterfalls and Murudeshwar Temple
Strictly No Smoking.. No Alcohol.. No littering trip
Places to be visited:
🔅 Gokarna Main Beach
🔅 Kudle Beach
🔅 Om Beach
🔅 Camping at Nirvana Beach
🔅 Murudeshwar Temple
🔅 Viboothi WaterfallsInclusions:
✅ Sleeper class train tickets from Hyderabad/Chennai/Bangalore to Hubli and Hubli to Hyderabad/Chennai/Bangalore
✅ Tempo Traveller/Bus transportation from Hubli - Gokarna - Murudeshwar - Hubli
✅ All Entry tickets
✅ Tent Stay (2 sharing)
✅ Campfire (Depending upon the weather conditions)
✅ Facilitator Expenses, Time, Energy, and Expertise
✅ First Aid kitExclusions:
❌ Any water activities at the beach ( If at all you're going)
❌ Food is excludedPRICE DROP ALERT!
NOW ONLY @ ₹3900 (WAS ₹4900)Cost: Hyderabad/ Bangalore/ Mysore - 3900/- per person
Cost: Chennai -- 4400/- per personCategory1 : INR 3900/- ( to and fro sleeper class) -- for chennai - INR 4400/- ( to and fro sleeper class)
Category2 : INR 5100/- (one way sleeper class and another one 3A) -- for chennai - INR 5600/- (one way sleeper class and another one 3A)
Category3: INR 6300/- (both 3A) --
-- for chennai - INR 6800/- ((both 3A)For more details contact
RK: 8886123408Duration: 2 days
Tentative itineraryDay-0: (Friday)
For Hyderabad 03.45 PM: Start from Hyderabad Station to Hubli (Nampally/Begumpet/Lingampally)
For Chennai 03.00 PM: Start from Chennai central
For Mysore 08.00 PM: Start from Mysore
For Bangalore 8:00 PM: Start from BangaloreDay-1: (Saturday)
07.30 AM: Reach Hubli and board hired vehicle
01.00 PM: Reach Gokarna and start hiking along the beaches (Gokarna Main Beach, Kudle Beach/OM beach)
06.30 PM: Sunset at OM Beach/Kudle beach depending upon the time.
07.00 PM: Start towards Nirvana beach and have dinner on the way.
09:00 PM: Reach Nirvana Beach and freshen up at Beach Resort
10.00 PM: Campfire on the beach and stories (Depending on the weather)
11.00 PM: Sleep in a tent-stay just beside the beach.Day-2: (Sunday)
05.00 AM: Wake up call/freshen up
06.00 AM: Start for Murudeshwar and have breakfast on the way.
07.30 AM: Temple Darshan.
09.00 AM: Start towards Vibhoothi Waterfalls
12.00 PM: Reach waterfalls and enjoy the splendid spot.
03.00 PM: Start for Hubli and have lunch on the way.
08.00 PM: Catch the train back to Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai / MysoreDay-3:(Monday)
For Hyderabad 8:10 AM: Reach Hyderabad
For Bangalore / Mysore 6:00 am - Reach Bangalore / Mysore
For Chennai 6:00 am - Reach Bangalore and board other train.. 1 PM Reach ChennaiA little about us:
https://thebcfevents.com/about-bcfInstagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bcf.officialGlimpse of our previous events
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwnDTF7h8NU/Organizers Are Not Responsible For Loss Of Any Belongings. Please Take Care Of Your Belongings.
BCF Whatsapp Channel - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaI8vECHLHQdnhFsJL05
follow bcf - https://www.instagram.com/bcf.official
Cancellation Charges: (If participant cancels the event)
Please note that cancellation charges apply as follows:• Upto 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 refundCancellation 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 
BCF Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra
Location not specified yetHello BCFians:
Let's visit the Holy shrines of Kedarnath and BadrinathPlaces to be Visited:
Kedarnath Temple,
Badrinath TempleOur BCF's Tentative itinerary overview
Day 1: Try reaching Haridwar by 9 am. From Haridwar our trip starts
Haridwar – Guptkashi (205 km drive / 08 hr) by hired vehicle
Day 2: Guptkashi – Gaurikund - Kedarnath (35 km drive & 18 km trek)
Day 3: Kedarnath – Gaurikund - Guptkashi (18 km trek & 35 km drive)
Day 4: Guptkashi – Badrinath (195km /7 hr drive)
Day 5: Badrinath - Haridwar (300 km drive/ 9 hr) Drop at Haridwar𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭: 17500/person (Haridwar to Haridwar)
19500/person (Delhi to Delhi)
For confirmation of the slot - please pay 10000
1 week before the trip - please complete your payment𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨:
Ramraj: 81438 27584
Whatsapp https://wa.link/3yez9g𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
Transportation from Haridwar - Haridwar
Accommodation on sharing basis
All Breakfast and Dinner included (Breakfast on Day 1 and Dinner on Day 5)𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
Helicopter charges if you are taking it
Any emergency evacuation
Porters / Mule Charges
Personal expenses
Things not mentioned in the inclusions𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
Plan a buffer day keeping traffic jams, landslide in mind, You have to pay for buffer day if we use.
All the facilities we provide at Kedarnath, will be basic.
Note: Facilities at Kedarnath are very limited, Please don’t expect luxuries there
Incase if you want drop in the middle no amount will be refunded
Do some physical exercises before coming to the event, that helps for easy trek
If you have any heart related or breathing related issues consult your doctor before coming.
Incase of any unavoidable situations Day 4 will be used as buffer day for darshanA little about us:
https://thebcfevents.com/about-bcfPictures from our previous events:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct5VnM5BtMH/?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs6ZHbphbEG/?Organizers Are Not Responsible For Loss Of Any Belongings. Please Take Care Of Your Belongings.
Refund Policy:
Please refer to our Website for our terms and conditions…
https://thebcfevents.com/terms-and-conditions1 attendee
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