Honnavar Exploration
About The Trip
Located just 186 km from Goa, Honnavar port town stands different in style, culture, and history. While Goa is commercialised and sees tourists flocking from all directions, Honnavar still boasts of traditions sprinkled all over it. It is a quaint town with immense history, varied landscapes, rich culture, and simplicity. On this Honnavar Exploration Trip, you will go on a guided tour to Areca Farm, walk in the Mangrove forest, sightsee Colonel Hill, dip in the beaches, watch the sunset in the backwaters and walk on the Hanging Bridge.
Lying on the bank of the Arabian Sea, this town has attracted and absorbed the culture of different people from countries like Portugal, England and the Netherlands that came here for trade. Apart from the human impact, the natural setting of Mangrove Forest sets the town apart. You will also get to see the Konkan Railway line passing through it.
The town lies at a phenomenal location that forms an estuary: the Arabian Sea at the west and Sharavati River at the south. Agriculture and fishery are evergreen contributors to the economy. Although the Roof Tile industry is declining, it still prospers with beekeeping and Cashew nut processing.
With that being said, this port town is a must-see for it holds so many opportunities for the future. Plan the Unplanned has a particular interest in this port town and would like you to see and experience the same. Read the complete itinerary of the Honnavar Exploration trip for the comprehensive plan and book your tickets at the earliest.
Trip Highlights
- Sightseeing of Colonel Hill,
- Go on a memorable Mangrove Forest BoardWalk;
- Walk on the suspension bridge;
- Photograph Birds during Areca Farm Walk;
- Have a great learning experience during Areca Farm guided walk;
- Be a spectator of the prettiest sunset amidst Mangrove Forest while also floating in the backwaters;
- Spend time at Viewpoint cliff near Brahma beach;
- Take a dip at Eco Beach;
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Brief Itinerary
Brief Itinerary
Day 0:
- Commence the journey from Bengaluru to Honnavar.
Day 1:
- Reach Homestay/Campsite, Freshen up and Breakfast
- Colonel pillar
- Mangrove Forest Boardwalk
- Hanging bridge
- Self-sponsored Lunch
- Viewpoint cliff near Brahma beach,
- Return to homestay, dinner and Bonfire (depends on the situation)
- Sleep under the night sky
Day 2:
- Freshen up and breakfast
- Areca farm Walk – Guided tour
- Lunch self-sponsored
- Eco beach
- Sunset boat ride
- Dinner En-route (Self-sponsored)
- Return to Bangalore by 5:00 AM (approx)
Inclusions & Exclusions
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Detail Itinerary
Details
An overnight bus journey of 450 km commences from Bangalore to Honnavar. We shall have a brief orientation followed by a fun-filled ice-breaking session where you will get to know your fellow trippers better.
Details
We will freshen up and have a fulfilling breakfast. Then we will go sightseeing around Honnavar at 9 am. First up on our list is Colonel Pillar. It is a 30 m tall colossal monument erected 80 years back to pay homage to Colonel Hill, Chief commander, who died during a battle with the queen of Gerusoppa.
Then, we will go for the Mangrove Forest Boardwalk. There is a tea shop where you can chill for some time. The walk around is serene, filled with the voices of birds and insects.
After this, we will go to the Hanging Bridge. It is a beautiful suspension bridge over the Sharavati river. Afterwards, we will stop for lunch (self-sponsored).
The evening is reserved for Viewpoint Cliff near Brahma beach. We will spend some hours here at leisure and then return to the base.
After returning and consuming dinner, we will sleep to regain strength for the next day.
Details
Day 2 starts with freshening up and breakfast. We will go on a guided tour to Areca Farm at around 10 am. You will learn how Areca is cultivated and used. It is a tranquil place for bird photography.
Fill your tummies with lunch (self-sponsored) as you gear up for the rest of the day. We will spend our afternoon at Eco Beach. You can sit here, relax in shacks or dip in the water. There are separate changing and bathing areas for males and females. You can take a shower, wash off the sand and wear spare clothes. Do all this before sunset because the star of the menu is yet to be explored. You must have seen many sunsets, but witnessing this one on the backwaters of river Sharavati on a boat is a dream.
By 7:30 pm, we will conclude the Honnavar Exploration trip, pack up and depart. The best part is you will make friends for a lifetime.
We would love to see you again—check out our other itineraries and ring us soon. It would be a pleasure to see you again. Till then, take care and love life.
Things To Carry
- Small backpack to carry your essentials during the trek
- Power Bank
- Warm Layer
- Water bottles – 2 (1 liter each)
- Lunch Box & Spoon to carry your packed lunch
- Raincoat/Bag covers in case of rains
- A comfortable pair of shoes with good grip for trekking
- Flip-flops for lazing around the campsite
- Torch/Headlamp to be used at night
- Portable chargers for your electronics
- Extra pair of clothes to change into once wet
- Polybags to pack your wet clothes
- Extra cash for meals not included in the itinerary
Policy and Terms
For Departures from Bangalore: In the event that YOU cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy we follow.
- If you cancel before 7 days - 90% of amount will be refunded
- If you cancel between 3 - 6 days - 50 % of amount will be refunded
- If you cancel between 0-3 days - No Refund
Note: For All The Above Refund Cases Transaction Fees/Internet Handling Charges will be deducted from the overall amount and the balance amount shall be refunded. You can transfer your ticket to anyone so that you could save your hard-earned money.
"Transfer to a future date is only possible only if you cancel between 3-6 days before the trek date and not on the day of departure or a day before."
For other trips and travels with us, and detailed terms and conditions check the following link : https://www.plantheunplanned.com/refund-cancellation-policy
How to Reach
Please select your preferred pickup point from the drop-down list while booking.
Any change in Pick up locations/ timings would be updated via mail 24 hours before the start of the trip.
Drop-off points shall be the same as the pick-up points.
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INR 2799/-
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