Hello everyone,

Are any of you planned to do the Bandaje trek and forest permits booked on August 29th?

I am organizing a trip from Bangalore and looking for fellow travelers to carpool. Initially, we had planned a bike ride, but since a friend's bike is unavailable, we will now be traveling in a 7-seater diesel vehicle only if people join me now😭 . We have spare seats and would love to share the journey.

Trip Itinerary:

August 28: Departure from Bangalore. See some places on the way

August 29: Bandaje Trek,

August 30: Rest and return journey followed by visits to other nearby locations and to Bangalore.

Logistics & Group Dynamics:

Costs: All travel expenses will be split equally among the group.

Current Attendees: There are currently three of us (myself, my girlfriend, and a friend).

Preferences: We are looking to fill the remaining seats and would particularly welcome female travelers. As my girlfriend is currently the only woman in the group, we want to ensure a comfortable and balanced dynamic for everyone.

If you are interested in joining us please dm. Ive not planned the iternary yet, but can adapt to your only forest permit is booked as of now.

Looking forward to making new friends for future trips.

Open Trails Community – Ride. Trek. Explore.

Tired of "adventure groups" that charge for every ride, trek, meetup, WhatsApp group, T-shirt, sticker, or random expense?

Open Trails Community is a non-profit, community-driven group for people who love biking, trekking, camping, road trips, and exploring new places. Strictly No financial Transactions.

What makes us different?

✅ No paid memberships
✅ No trek fees collected by admins
✅ No hidden charges
✅ No commercial agenda
✅ Full transparency
✅ No one profits from the group

How it works

• We discover and share destinations.
• Members suggest rides, treks, and weekend plans.
• Everyone joins voluntarily.
• Each person manages their own bookings, transport, food, and expenses.
• Costs, if any, are paid directly by the individual to the service provider (hotel, campsite, transport, etc.).

We are not a travel company, not tour organizers, and not a business.

We are simply a community of explorers who believe adventure shouldn't be monetized.

Who should join?

• Bikers
• Trekkers
• Backpackers
• Campers
• Nature lovers
• Weekend explorers
• Anyone who enjoys discovering new places with like-minded people

If you believe adventure is about experiences, not profits, you're welcome here.

Leave only footprints. Take only memories.

Frankly GPT wrote this but the idea is as above

Link to the Whats app Group will be in comments(if allowed), or DM for link (ill be responding a little late)

Open Trails Community – Ride. Trek. Explore. (Open source)

Tired of "adventure groups" that charge for every ride, trek, meetup, WhatsApp group, T-shirt, sticker, or random expense?

So are we.

Open Trails Community is a non-profit, community-driven group for people who love biking, trekking, camping, road trips, and exploring new places. Zero Transaction. No gatekeeping.

What makes us different?

✅ No paid memberships
✅ No trek fees collected by admins
✅ No hidden charges
✅ No commercial agenda
✅ Full transparency
✅ No one profits from the group

How it works

• We discover and share destinations.
• Members suggest rides, treks, and weekend plans.
• Everyone joins voluntarily.
• Each person manages their own bookings, transport, food, and expenses.
• Costs, if any, are paid directly by the individual to the service provider (hotel, campsite, transport, etc.).

We are not a travel company, not tour organizers, and not a business.

We are simply a community of explorers who believe adventure shouldn't be monetized.

Who should join?

• Bikers
• Trekkers
• Backpackers
• Campers
• Nature lovers
• Weekend explorers
• Anyone who enjoys discovering new places with like-minded people

If you believe adventure is about experiences, not profits, you're welcome here.

Leave only footprints. Take only memories.

Frankly GPT wrote this but the idea is as above

Link to the Whats app Group will be in comments.

Open Trails Community – Ride. Trek. Explore.

Tired of "adventure groups" that charge for every ride, trek, meetup, WhatsApp group, T-shirt, sticker, or random expense?

So are we.

Open Trails Community is a non-profit, community-driven group for people who love biking, trekking, camping, road trips, and exploring new places.

What makes us different?

✅ No paid memberships
✅ No trek fees collected by admins
✅ No hidden charges
✅ No commercial agenda
✅ Full transparency
✅ No one profits from the group

How it works

• We discover and share destinations.
• Members suggest rides, treks, and weekend plans.
• Everyone joins voluntarily.
• Each person manages their own bookings, transport, food, and expenses.
• Costs, if any, are paid directly by the individual to the service provider (hotel, campsite, transport, etc.).

We are not a travel company, not tour organizers, and not a business.

We are simply a community of explorers who believe adventure shouldn't be monetized.

Who should join?

• Bikers
• Trekkers
• Backpackers
• Campers
• Nature lovers
• Weekend explorers
• Anyone who enjoys discovering new places with like-minded people

If you believe adventure is about experiences, not profits, you're welcome here.

Leave only footprints. Take only memories.

Frankly GPT wrote this but the idea is as above

Link to the Whats app Group will be in comments.

Open Trails Community – Ride. Trek. Explore.

Tired of "adventure groups" that charge for every ride, trek, meetup, WhatsApp group, T-shirt, sticker, or random expense?

So are we.

Open Trails Community is a non-profit, community-driven group for people who love biking, trekking, camping, road trips, and exploring new places.

What makes us different?

✅ No paid memberships
✅ No trek fees collected by admins
✅ No hidden charges
✅ No commercial agenda
✅ Full transparency
✅ No one profits from the group

How it works

• We discover and share destinations.
• Members suggest rides, treks, and weekend plans.
• Everyone joins voluntarily.
• Each person manages their own bookings, transport, food, and expenses.
• Costs, if any, are paid directly by the individual to the service provider (hotel, campsite, transport, etc.).

We are not a travel company, not tour organizers, and not a business.

We are simply a community of explorers who believe adventure shouldn't be monetized.

Who should join?

• Bikers
• Trekkers
• Backpackers
• Campers
• Nature lovers
• Weekend explorers
• Anyone who enjoys discovering new places with like-minded people

If you believe adventure is about experiences, not profits, you're welcome here.

Leave only footprints. Take only memories.

Frankly GPT wrote this but the idea is as above

Link to the Whats app Group will be in comments.