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Chennai Backpackers & City Freaks

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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 travelers.

For any group bookings or any corporate events,

Phone Number: 8886123408
WhatsApp Number: Click Here
Website: https://backpackersandcityfreaks.com/events/
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

Upcoming events (4+)

Fri, 15 Aug 2025, 3:00 pm ISTBCF - Gokarna, Nirvana Beach, Murudeshwar and Vibhoothi waterfalls
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station (Chennai), Chennai
INR 5,400.00
Note : If you're interested in this event - please ping us on WhatsApp 8886123408
Meetup is one of the source for participants but not the whole... we get participants from our Instagram account, fb, WhatsApp contacts, past participant referrals...
do not go with the number of RSVPs on this particular page of meetup...

Hi BCFians..
𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚, 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝

𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 :

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 -

3:00 pm - Start to Hubli by train from Chennai

7:30 AM - Reach Hubli... Get into a hired vehicle

8:00 AM - Halt for breakfast and fresh up

1:00 PM Reach Gokarna...start hiking along the beaches (Gokarna Main Bech - Kudle Beach and OM beach)

6:30 PM Sunset at OM Beach or Kudle depending upon the time

7:00 PM - Start to Nirvana beach

9:00 PM - Reach Nirvana Beach - tent stay just beside the beach

10:00 PM - Campfire(if permitted) on the beach

11:00 pm - sleep

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑:

5:00 AM - wake up call and fresh up

6:00 AM - start to Murudeshwar

7:00 AM - Temple Darshan

9.00 AM - Will start to Vibhoothi waterfalls

12.00 PM : Reach falls .. spend time in falls .. Finish lunch .. start to hubli

8:00 PM Catch train to Bangalore

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒:

6:00 am - Reach Bangalore and Board Chennai Train

11:00 am - Reach Chennai

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐍𝐑 54𝟎𝟎/-

𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 :

Travel from Chennai to Hubli by sleeper class train

Travel from Hubli to Bangalore ( Sleeper class train )

Travel from Bangalore to Chennai ( (2S) Seater)

Private Hired Vehicle from Hubli for Two days

Any Entry Tickets

Accommodation On Sharing Basis

Organizer Reimbursement, Club Fund

GST

First Aid Support

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 :

A Rucksack/haversack,

Shoe/ Sandals

Extra Pair Of Clothes(Pref. Dri-fit)

Torch / Flashlight /headlight

1 track pants/ loose trousers - full length & a T-Shirt and other Toiletries needed.

Mosquito repellent.

Toiletries required

Photo Id (any valid card with your photograph and signature on it)

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

No smoking and no alcohol

No littering, no pollution of water

This is not a luxury trip, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortable

Strictly no smoking no alcohol event

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.

.

.

.

Account Details:

Account Type : Current

Name : Backpackers and City Freaks

Account no : 8013255318

Branch : Madhapur

IFSC code : KKBK0007466

BHIM / UPI: bcfevents@kotak

MMID : 9049764

MMID Mobile No: 8886123408

Gpay / Phonepe : 8886123408

Chat and pay me easily with this link. 👏 https://gpay.app.goo.gl/pay-1rWiOWqHX7T

(or) you can use the below link to make the payment by Credit card / Debit Card

You can use debit or credit card

https://www.instamojo.com/@BackPackersnCityFreaks/

(it attracts convenience charges)

for more details contact rk on 8886123408

WhatsApp @ http://goo.gl/qLUkMf

Follow us On Instagram

User Name : Bcf.Official

https://www.instagram.com/bcf.official?r=nametag

www.backpackersandcityfreaks.com/about

Share the screenshot on above number once done with payment

Get your Customized BCF Tee at this link.

Use BCF10 or BCFIAN as coupon code for discount

https://lnkd.in/eSYi9ff

Visit our blog and about us - https://bcfblogs.com/about/

About the Founder - LinkedIn Profile (especially for the people who got trust issues)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajkiran-badugu/

Our Founder's TedX talk at SREC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWyseaVPg_A

Our Founder’s Red FM interview – Independence day 2020 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wodF-dX2Wo)

*Refund Policy:*

In the case of DropOuts No refund will be offered without any replacement. Replacement is not the Organizers responsibility
1 attendee
Fri, 15 Aug 2025, 3:00 pm ISTBCF - Dandeli trip.. and watersports
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station (Chennai), Chennai
INR 6,400.00
Hi BCFians..
Let's visit Dandeli
𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 :
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 -
3:00 pm - Start to Hubli by train from Chennai

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 -
6:30 AM - Reach Hubli... Get into an hired vehicle
8:00 AM - Halt for breakfast and fresh up
9:00 AM – Get into private vehicle and leave for Dandeli
11:30 PM – Reach Dandeli and check into Resort
12:15 PM – Visit Moulangi eco-park, Syntheri rocks and other sight seeing places
5:00 PM – VIsit the bridge at Supa dam for few good pics.
Note: We cant go to the dam
7:00 PM – back to Homestay
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Rest and chit chat… games… etc
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Dinner
10:00 PM – Campfire and Stories
11:00 PM – Sleep
(Sunday)
4:30 AM – Wake up call
6:30 AM – Go for a Nature walk and small trek.
8:00 AM – Once we are done with the trek we shall go to elephant camp and click a few photos
9:30 AM – Back to the homestay and have breakfast
10:30 AM – Start to water sports – river rafting, kayaking, Jacuzzi, swimming etc
2:30 PM – Reach homestay and have lunch
4:00 PM - Start to Hubli
8:00 PM Catch train to Bangalore
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒:
6:00 am - Reach Bangalore and Board Chennai Train
12:00 pm - Reach Chennai
Cost - 6400/-
𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 :

Travel from Chennai to Hubli by sleeper class train

Travel from Hubli to Bangalore ( Sleeper class train )

Travel from Bangalore to Chennai ( (2S) Seater)

Private Hired Vehicle from Hubli for Two days

3 Meals ( 1 lunch, 1 dinner, and 1 breakfast)
Important notes on rafting:
– The status of White Water Rafting – whether it will happen or not – will only be announced by Forest/Dam authorities on Sunday morning.
– No one can promise it beforehand 100%
Sight Seeing – Only based on time availability

Backwaters

Supa dam ( only onto the bridge as Dam visit needs special permissions)

crocodile park

Rafting - INR 600 and other activities based on your interest are paid by you guys

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 :

A Rucksack/haversack,

Shoe/ Sandals

Extra Pair Of Clothes(Pref. Dri-fit)

Torch / Flashlight /headlight

1 track pants/ loose trousers – full length & a T-Shirt and other Toiletries needed.

Mosquito repellent.

Toiletries required

Photo Id (any valid card with your photograph and signature on it)

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

No smoking and no alcohol

No littering, no pollution of water

This is not a luxury trip, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortable

We carry Basic First Aid and if you need anything you can ask the organizers

If you feel unwell bring it to the notice of the organizers immediately.

If you can’t swim don’t go deep into the water

Strictly no smoking no alcohol event

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Account Details:
Account Type : Current
Name : Backpackers and City Freaks
Account no : 8013255318
Branch : Madhapur
IFSC code : KKBK0007466
BHIM / UPI: bcfevents@kotak
MMID : 9049764
MMID Mobile No: 8886123408
Gpay / Phonepe : 8886123408
Chat and pay me easily with this link. 👏 https://gpay.app.goo.gl/pay-1rWiOWqHX7T
(or) you can use the below link to make the payment by Credit card / Debit Card
You can use debit or credit card
https://www.instamojo.com/@BackPackersnCityFreaks/
(it attracts convenience charges)
for more details contact rk on 8886123408
WhatsApp @ http://goo.gl/qLUkMf
Follow us On Instagram
User Name : Bcf.Official
https://www.instagram.com/bcf.official?r=nametag
www.backpackersandcityfreaks.com/about
Share the screenshot on above number once done with payment
Get your Customized BCF Tee at this link.
Use BCF10 or BCFIAN as coupon code for discount
https://lnkd.in/eSYi9ff
Visit our blog and about us - https://bcfblogs.com/about/
About the Founder - LinkedIn Profile (especially for the people who got trust issues)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajkiran-badugu/
Our Founder's TedX talk at SREC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWyseaVPg_A
Our Founder’s Red FM interview – Independence day 2020 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wodF-dX2Wo)
2 attendees
Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 6:30 am ISTBCF's Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
Natraj Chowk Rishikesh, Rishikesh
INR 11,200.00
Hi BCFians

*Where:* Valley of Flowers & Hemkund Sahib
*Difficulty level:* Easy to Moderate
*Duration:* 5N/6D
*Trek Distance:* 40 km

*About Valley of Flowers*
The Valley of Flowers Trek is a popular and enchanting trekking location in the Garhwal Himalayas. It offers stunning views of colourful flowers, green pastures, and the snow-capped Himalayas. Situated at 14,100 ft. above sea level, the Valley of Flowers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is mainly known for its gorgeous flowers in different colours and shapes.

*Itinerary for VOF*

*Day 1: Rishikesh to Pipalkoti (Drive)*
*Altitude:* 1900m/6,200ft
*Drive Distance:* 275 Kms
*Drive Duration:* 10-11 Hrs

*Day 2: Pipalkoti to Govindghat-Pulna and trek to Ghangharia*
*Altitude:* 2,000m/6,800ft
*Drive Distance:* 40 Kms
*Drive Duration:* 4 Hrs
*Trek Distance:* 9 Kms
*Trek Duration:* 4 Hrs

*Day 3: Ghangaria to Valley of Flower and back to Ghangaria*
*Altitude:* 3,500m/11,500ft.
*Trek Distance:* 6-7 Kms
*Trek Duration:* 7 Hrs
*Distance:* Each way it’s 4km.

*Day 4- Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and back to Ghangaria*
*Altitude:* 4,300m/14,100ft
*Trek Distance:* 5.5 Kms
*Trek Duration:* 7 Kms

*Day 5- Ghangaria to Govindghat and Drive back to Pipalkoti (Badrinath optional)*
*Trek Distance:* 13 Kms
*Trek Duration:* 5 Hrs

*Day 6:- Pipalkoti to Rishikesh*
After having tea or coffee, we will depart to Rishikesh from Pipalkoti.
You will be reaching Haridwar in the evening around 6 to 7 PM.

*Inclusions:*

*Stay:* 5 Nights of Hotel & Guest House accommodation on multi-sharing.

*Meals:* Trekup India will provide freshly cooked meals during the trek starting with Dinner on Day 1 to Tea, cooffe on day 6 (Meals are simple, nutritious, and vegetarian)

*Transport :* From Rishikesh & Return

*Amenities:* All utensils, sleeping mattresses (Black foam mats), Crampons, and Gaiters for snow.

*Health & Safety:* First Aid Box, Oxygen Cylinders, Stretchers, Oxi meters, BP Machines, health.

*Permits:* Forest Permits and Camping Permission Fee

*Trek Crew:* High Altitude Chef, Helpers, Trek Leader & Guides, and other support teams.

*Exclusions*

Any Meals/accommodation beside the itinerary or not mentioned in the program.

Trekkers are responsible for covering any extra expenses resulting from landslides before or after the trek.

Any Bus / Airfare to/from trek start/end point

Personal Medical expenses do carry your medication.

Any personal services such as Laundry, phone calls, liquors, mineral water, etc.

Any still / video camera fee

Any Entrance fee Monuments, Monasteries, Museums, Temples – Pay directly on the spot.

Mules or porter charges to carry private baggage (Offload Charges for bag 365 per day, per bag if paid online (at base camp 2,550). Note: Bag weight should not be more than 10 kg.

Any emergency evacuation charges

Any services that are not mentioned in the cost inclusion section.

*Cost*
11200 / pax (Rishikesh to Rishikesh)
for more details contact rk on 8886123408

Follow us On Instagram
User Name : Bcf.Official
https://www.instagram.com/bcf.official

For Upcoming BCF Trips ...visit www.thebcfevents.com
*Refund Policy:* In the case of DropOuts No refund will be offered without any replacement. Replacement is not the Organizers responsibility
https://thebcfevents.com/refund_returns/
Join the below for our regular trip updates
https://chat.whatsapp.com/B9c1O1ahvM3EFiXxNmAsOe
1 attendee
Fri, 22 Aug 2025, 3:00 pm ISTBCF - Gokarna, Nirvana Beach, Murudeshwar and Vibhoothi waterfalls
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station (Chennai), Chennai
INR 5,400.00
Note : If you're interested in this event - please ping us on WhatsApp 8886123408
Meetup is one of the source for participants but not the whole... we get participants from our Instagram account, fb, WhatsApp contacts, past participant referrals...
do not go with the number of RSVPs on this particular page of meetup...

Hi BCFians..
𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚, 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝

𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 :

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 -

3:00 pm - Start to Hubli by train from Chennai

7:30 AM - Reach Hubli... Get into a hired vehicle

8:00 AM - Halt for breakfast and fresh up

1:00 PM Reach Gokarna...start hiking along the beaches (Gokarna Main Bech - Kudle Beach and OM beach)

6:30 PM Sunset at OM Beach or Kudle depending upon the time

7:00 PM - Start to Nirvana beach

9:00 PM - Reach Nirvana Beach - tent stay just beside the beach

10:00 PM - Campfire(if permitted) on the beach

11:00 pm - sleep

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑:

5:00 AM - wake up call and fresh up

6:00 AM - start to Murudeshwar

7:00 AM - Temple Darshan

9.00 AM - Will start to Vibhoothi waterfalls

12.00 PM : Reach falls .. spend time in falls .. Finish lunch .. start to hubli

8:00 PM Catch train to Bangalore

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒:

6:00 am - Reach Bangalore and Board Chennai Train

11:00 am - Reach Chennai

𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐍𝐑 54𝟎𝟎/-

𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 :

Travel from Chennai to Hubli by sleeper class train

Travel from Hubli to Bangalore ( Sleeper class train )

Travel from Bangalore to Chennai ( (2S) Seater)

Private Hired Vehicle from Hubli for Two days

Any Entry Tickets

Accommodation On Sharing Basis

Organizer Reimbursement, Club Fund

GST

First Aid Support

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 :

A Rucksack/haversack,

Shoe/ Sandals

Extra Pair Of Clothes(Pref. Dri-fit)

Torch / Flashlight /headlight

1 track pants/ loose trousers - full length & a T-Shirt and other Toiletries needed.

Mosquito repellent.

Toiletries required

Photo Id (any valid card with your photograph and signature on it)

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

No smoking and no alcohol

No littering, no pollution of water

This is not a luxury trip, but all care has been taken to make your trip comfortable

Strictly no smoking no alcohol event

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Account Details:

Account Type : Current

Name : Backpackers and City Freaks

Account no : 8013255318

Branch : Madhapur

IFSC code : KKBK0007466

BHIM / UPI: bcfevents@kotak

MMID : 9049764

MMID Mobile No: 8886123408

Gpay / Phonepe : 8886123408

Chat and pay me easily with this link. 👏 https://gpay.app.goo.gl/pay-1rWiOWqHX7T

(or) you can use the below link to make the payment by Credit card / Debit Card

You can use debit or credit card

https://www.instamojo.com/@BackPackersnCityFreaks/

(it attracts convenience charges)

for more details contact rk on 8886123408

WhatsApp @ http://goo.gl/qLUkMf

Follow us On Instagram

User Name : Bcf.Official

https://www.instagram.com/bcf.official?r=nametag

www.backpackersandcityfreaks.com/about

Share the screenshot on above number once done with payment

Get your Customized BCF Tee at this link.

Use BCF10 or BCFIAN as coupon code for discount

https://lnkd.in/eSYi9ff

Visit our blog and about us - https://bcfblogs.com/about/

About the Founder - LinkedIn Profile (especially for the people who got trust issues)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajkiran-badugu/

Our Founder's TedX talk at SREC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWyseaVPg_A

Our Founder’s Red FM interview – Independence day 2020 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wodF-dX2Wo)

*Refund Policy:*

In the case of DropOuts No refund will be offered without any replacement. Replacement is not the Organizers responsibility
1 attendee

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Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 5:00 am ISTBCF - Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram - (Chennai to Chennai)
This event has passed
INR 4,000.00
1 attendee

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