What we’re about
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/
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- Blog: https://bcfblogs.com/about/
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- 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
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- BCF's Khajaguda Hike : Chimneying Technique, Cave Exploration, Bouldering & Fun!Kajaguda, Hyderabad, Khajaguda₹200.00
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...About Khajaguda:
Kajaguda is 1 km away from West Durgam Cheruvu (1km from Raidurgam bus stop, 2kms from Gachibowli). This place has a lot of boulders, a lake and numerous caves. We will hike on different hills, huge rocks, steep slopes doing basic rock climbing and chimney. We'll explore the caves and spot peacocks in the areas nearby!
Timing: Every Sunday - 5:30 am to 10:00 am
Place: Khajaguda Hills, Raidurgam, Near Lanco Hills (Duration: 4 Hours)
Difficulty Level - Easy and for beginners
Activities that we going to do
* Chimneying Technique
* Cave Exploration
* Bouldering
* Rock Climbing
* Hikingand lets also enjoy the
* Sunrise
* Peacocks
* View of the lakes nearby
* Birds chirping
* Making New FriendsWe can spot two historic places from Khajaguda
* Golconda Fort
* Seven TombsWhatsapp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/FD0O8yHtbA4FZRExwUwYKN
Instructions/ what to bring :
× Wear Full track pants and T-shirts
× Wear sports shoes/ shoes with good grip
× Water bottles
× Get fruits/juices/energy bar/ something to munch on after and during the trek
× Sun cap
× Loads of energyImportant!
NO LITTERING
NO NOISES AND POLLUTIONPlease be on time at the Meeting point by 5.40 AM sharp.
Meeting Point:
Khajaguda hills parking lotPlease check the following link for directions
https://maps.app.goo.gl/saGW8XZKBVL1bfwP8Transport: Own vehicle: bike/ car
Cost: Trek guidance, First Aid & club fund: Rs 200/-
Make your payment to get your slots booked! Limited Slots!Khajaguda Beginners trek
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpMxHhRAa_q/Khajaguda beginners hike - @200/-
Sunday 5:30 am to 10:30 amhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C6dPfKBByVZ/ (climbing)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvjAnL4B1Kd/ (caving / crawling)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpMxHhRAa_q/ (Chimneying technique)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Coe1Pk-BcrZ/ (Over view)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoRq7xhAg0L/ (fun activity)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CRLYNzlAcmw/ (fun activity)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CSerESJBe8I/ (Glimpse)
dm us on 8886123408 for your slot
- BCF - Wayanad Backpacking Trip (3 day trip)KACHEGUDA RAILWAY STATION, Hyderabad₹9,600.00
Note : If you're interested in this event - please ping us on WhatsApp 6305165782
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...Strictly No Smoking.. No Alcohol.. No littering trip
About the place: Wayanad, is a district in the north-east of the Indian state of Kerala, with administrative headquarters at the municipality of Kalpetta. It is the only plateau in Kerala. It is set high in the Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2,100 meters.
Important Details:
Type of Trip: Leisure, Waterfalls, Glass Bridge, Zip Line, Forest Drive
Duration: 3 days/2NightsPlaces to be covered:
🔅 Drive through Bandipur Reserve forest
🔅 Banasura Dam/Kazapuzha Dam
🔅 900 Kandi Glass Bridge
🔅 Soochipara Waterfalls
🔅 Longest Zip Line/Highest Sky Cycle
🔅 Pookode Lake
🔅 Lakkidi View Point
🔅 Oldest Jain Temple
🔅 Assumption Forane Church
🔅 Mysore palace ( If time permits)Inclusions:
✅ Sleeper class Train tickets from Hyderabad / Bangalore / Chennai( to and fro)
✅ AC vehicle transportation from Mysore - Wayanad - Mysore
✅ All Entry tickets:- Banasura Dam/Kazapuzha Dam
- Soochipara Waterfalls
- Pookode Lake
- Oldest Jain Temple
✅ All permits along with Inter state tax
✅ Accommodation for 2 Nights - Comfortable stay - rooms on 2 sharing basis
✅ Jeep Ride cost at 900 Kandi
✅ 2 Breakfasts(Day 3 and Day 4)
✅ Dinner (Day 3)
✅️ Campfire(depending on the weather)
✅️Facilitator Expenses, Time, Energy, and Expertise
✅ First Aid kitExclusions:
❌ Boating at Banasura Dam and Pookode Lake ( If at all you're going)
❌ Entry ticket at 900 Kandi, Activities at 900 Kandi and also activities at Zip Line
❌ Anything that is not mentioned in the Inclusions part.
❌ GSTNOTE: NO HIDDEN CHARGES.
Hyderabad Cost: 9600/- per person
Bengaluru Cost: 8600/- per person
Mysuru Cost: 8600/- per person
Chennai cost: 9600/- per person
(no hidden charges)For more details contact
6305165782Tentative itinerary
Day-0:
For Hyderabad 07.00 PM: Start from Kacheguda to Mysore
For Chennai 09.00 PM: Start from Chennai central to MysoreDay-1:
For Bangalore 06.00 AM: Start from Bangalore Majestic to Mysore
For Bangalore/Hyderabad 09:30 AM: Reach Mysore Railway station.
10:30 AM Have breakfast and board the hired vehicle
-Drive through Bandipur Reserve forest and Mudumalai Tiger reserve
04:00 PM Visit Banasura Dam (largest earthen dam in India)
(Can do boating here depending on the time we will reach there)
07:00 PM Reach Wayanad and check in to hotel
- If time permits visit market placesDay-2:
05:30 AM: Wake up call. Get ready.
06:30 AM: Start to 900 Kandi Glass Bridge.
Enjoy the off road jeep ride and the views.
09:30 AM start to 900 Kandi.
Have breakfast on the way..
10:30 AM Reach 900 Kandi.
Enjoy the Longest zipline (in Wayanad)
12:30 PM Start to Soochipara Waterfalls.
Spend sometime..
03:30 PM Start to Pookode Lake.
04:00 PM Reach lake..
05:15 PM Start to Lakkidi View Point (Only if time permits)
07:00 PM Reach stay.
Have dinner. Enjoy the Campfire and rest for the day.Day-3:
05:30 AM Wake up call.
Get ready and have breakfast.
Start to Mysore by 7:30 AM
- Visit one of the oldest Jain temple in Wayanad.
- Visit Assumption Forane Church.
- Visit Mysore palace ( If time permits)
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:
06.00 AM: Reach Hyderabad
07.00 AM: Reach Chennai Central(Note: In case of any unavoidable circumstances or weather conditions, or if any place is closed, we will look into alternate options to visit)
Note: Organizers Are Not Responsible For Loss Of Any Belongings. Please Take Care Of Your Belongings.Refund Policy:
Replacement is your responsibility..
However we shall try from our side as well..A little about us:
https://thebcfevents.com/about/Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bcf.officialGlimpse of Wayanad trip
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3rtkTqPlsS/? - BCF - Manali, Kasol, Kullu and Manikaran Trip (minimum 2 pax required)ISBT KASHMERE GATE, Delhi₹13,000.00
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...Strictly No Smoking.. No Alcohol.. No littering trip
Hello BCFians...
Join us for amazing Manali Backpacking Trip.
(minimum 2 pax required)Tentative itinerary :
Day 1 :
- 5:00 PM - Meet and Greet at Delhi.
- Catch bus to Manali (VOLVO AC SEMI SLEEPER)- mostly we will meet at Majnu Ka Tilla or Kashmere Gate.
- Board the bus to Manali.
Day 2 :
- Check into the Hotel.
- Get ready, have breakfast.
- and head out for local Sightseeing.
- Vasisth Temple.
- Hadimba Temple.
- Old Manali.
- Vana Vihar.
- Club House
- We can explore the cafes at Old Manali.
- Reach hotel, have dinner and rest for the day.
Day 3 :
- Get ready, have breakfast.
- We will be starting to Solang Valley.
- Full day to Solang Valley Snow games.
- Sissu Valley Via Atal Tunnel (Skiing, snow boarding, Paragliding).
- Evening shopping at Mall road.
- Reach hotel, have dinner and rest for the day.
Day 4 :
- Get ready, have breakfast.
- Check out in the morning.
- Start to Kullu for water activities and paragliding.
- will start to Kasol.
- Visit Naggar Castle on the way to Kasol.
Day 5:
- Visit Manikaran... Take a dip in hot springs.
- Visit Shiva Temple.
- Go to Gurudwara... and go for Langar if everyone is okay.
- Visit Kasol Market in the evening and Catch Bus to Delhi
Day 6:
- Reach Delhi by 9 Am Say Bye Bye.
Cost : 13000/- pp
NOTE: NO HIDDEN CHARGES.
Contact:
RK 8886123408Inclusions :
- Delhi to Manali and Back Volvo Bus
- Accommodation in Manali
- 4 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners
- Private Vehicle (for 4 days)
- Local Sightseeing
- Experienced Tour Guide
- First aid and Club Fund
Exclusions :
Any Meals other than Mentioned.
Any activities at Solang valley.
Emergency evacuation.
Any additional expenses due to weather changes most Importantly if we have to change the vehicle due to snow.Refund Policy:
Replacement is your responsibility..
However we shall try from our side as well..A little about us:
https://thebcfevents.com/about/
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https://www.instagram.com/bcf.official - BCF's Khilla Ghanpur event - Car pooling and Bike ride eventKhilla Ghanpur Fort, Hyderabad₹499.00
Note : If you're interested in this event - please ping us on WhatsApp wa.me/918886123408
Meetup is one of the source for participants but not the whole...
do not go with the number of RSVPs on this particular page of meetup...
Strictly No Smoking.. No Alcohol.. No littering tripKhilla Ghanpur Fort Trek
Important Details:
Type of Trip: Sightseeing, Leisure Trek
Cost: INR 1800 (for a hired vehicle)INR 500 (own bike or car)
Cost includes: Transport (hired vehicle), facilitator expertise, facilitator expenses, his time and energy, Club Fund, First Aid support
Cost excludes: Anything that is not mentioned in the including.Schedule: Saturday or Sunday | 06:30 AM to 08:00 PM
Trek Details:
Location Distance: to and fro ~230kms
Trek/Hike/Walk Distance: 6 kms
Meeting point: ORR GachibowliContact Details:
Call: 8886123408
WhatsApp Link: https://goo.gl/qLUkMfWhatsApp group for BCF updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KhsBWFlj8dx36kJA4Xmyz6
Website: https://thebcfevents.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcf.official
Glimpse of our previous trips