The Deccan Voyage – Van Life in India

The Deccan Voyage – Van Life in India

It was during our initial research phase that we had spotted their venture “ProjectOneLife” on YouTube. They were one of the first groups to promote VanLife on YouTube in India.
Also, the cause of their travel really moved us. Coined “Hopes in a Caravan”, the first season of their caravan travel was a phenomenal success. Travelled around 10,000 km across 16 states, they visited orphanages and old-age homes. No doubt the duo has passion for travelling. Moreover, they found a way to bring about a change in others lives all through their journey.

Obviously, it took no time for us to decide that we should invite them to take a trip in our caravan and discover the hidden beauties of Karnataka. The voyage was planned meticulously and perfect arrangements were made within days and the wanderers came down to Bangalore for Deccan Voyage – a 15-day exploration.

We welcomed them with open arms into the Trippy Wheels family. It was their first time in Karnataka and we wanted them to get an authentic experience of the unseen beauty and unique culture of this landscape.

The fruitful collaboration

For this mission, Trippy Wheels collaborated with ProjectOneLife and Share A Book India Association (SABIA) to travel across Karnataka volunteering to do a book collection drive throughout our journey.

The roadmap

We all were travel enthusiasts. We all had our own checklist of places to visit and explore. We had to comb through the lengths and breadths of the Karnataka map to accommodate everybody’s requests but then finally alternative routes were chosen and we were ascertained that we would have a great time!

Two days in Tamil Nadu

A team of 5 set out on a trip to Denkanikottai and Yelagiri in Tamil Nadu and visited schools and gathered so much energy and enthusiasm from the kids to do the book collection drive. We spent two days playing, painting, eating and laughing with over 300 kids. They filled us to the brim with so much love and happiness and inspired us to take the long journey with energy and compassion.

Ayudha Puja: A special day to thank the tools that shape up our lives.

We decided to unwind and enjoy Ayudha Puja and continue our journey the next day. On the day of the puja, we had our colleagues, friends and family members accompany us and offered our prayers to God to keep negative energy at bay and fill our caravans with positivity and auspicious aura. We offered to God a pumpkin, a few coconuts and many lemons. We then savoured delicious sweets to end the day with smiles and luck. Our caravans seemed to be renewed. And more importantly, we were.

Through the Ghats & the Hearts

It was finally time to set out on our epic journey to explore and experience Karnataka. Summer of Love, our caravan, being one of my favourites, I was looking forward to the drive through the expansive roads and challenging yet exciting terrains of this beautiful land. We got ready in the early morning, fuelled up and began the mission.
Deepanshu (The Thinker), Abhimanyu (The Charmer), Sagar (The Boss) and myself (The Pillar) – a team of 4 was to reach Sakleshpur basecamp by the end of the day. And yes, we decided to name ourselves. 
VanLife addicts that we are, it was quite natural to deviate from our plan and take a little detour. We ended up driving to Shettihalli Church near Hassan. The church was submerged in water and the view from the bridge was simply breath-taking. As cameras were basking in the beauty of the place, I drove around to offer them better angles and perfect shots.

The drive to Sakleshpur from ShettiHalli Church via a new route was exciting. Our friend Abhi spotted and recognized Summer of Love, gave a warm hug and wished us. Kamal, our local guide in Sakleshpur was eagerly waiting to welcome us. Sipped our first cup of Malnad coffee and did a bit of shopping for dinner that night and headed for our basecamp. Completely off-road and nestled in the middle of nowhere on a hill-top, this was my second home. Also, driving being one of my passions, challenging terrain and weather conditions were a blessing in disguise.

Driving up the muddy roads in Summer of Love with the headlights eating into the pitch darkness was an unforgettable experience. When we reached our basecamp, I felt accomplished having reached there without tumbling down like Jack & Jill.

We set up our kitchen and cooked some tender chicken curry and rice. Gobbled down a bottle of Old Monk that perfectly complemented the chilly winds on the hilltop. Soothing music and super-duper location made this first camping night of ours a perfect one. We shared with one another interesting stories, danced together and broke the ice under the open sky!

The next day we visited some beautiful places around our basecamp. Took a dip in a freshwater pond and ate hot masala Maggi before heading to our next destination – Mangalore. Mangalore was serious business. We had our first book collection drive event the next day and arrangements were already made at The Good Galette Cafe. We spent the night in this beach facing holiday home of a friend. The place is called The Sanctum, brought to life by Dr Akhtar, it looked like a piece of art that has taken the shape of an abode. A dentist by profession and a true artist by blood, you could feel the vibes of his creativity here. The attention to little details across his house was ever inspiring! This magnificent house was sitting quietly by one of the most serene beaches that I have seen in India.

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The caravan concept at TrippyWheels

The caravan concept at TrippyWheels


Won’t you agree on a real holiday being anything away from the familiar?  A real break away from overwhelming itineraries, hotel check-ins and most importantly the almost seemingly inescapable crowds.

Voicing the unheard, there are folks who miss out the joy of traveling simply because of the uneasiness that accompanies the rigid public transportation. Think what it may be like for the claustrophobics, the autistic, social anxiety .. the list goes on.

Which is why, Trippy Wheels is an answer for the self drive car rental to the real adventurous, specific and passionate  travellers’ lot in India.

A peek into the touring caravan hire interiors

Trippy Wheels has a range of 6-seater vehicles which are cars on rent that are re-designed to be caravans equipped for basic living. It comes with a kitchenette that holds all of your basic cooking ingredients and stove with a slidable counter for cooking, a cabinet for basic storage, a cozy napping space for 3, air-conditioned with fans for use while the engine is off!

There are designated areas as an option for safe and secure caravan pit-stops as well as tie-ups with homestays enroute that allow renting of bathing and washing facilities at a minimal cost.

Who’s at the wheel

For the best of the caravanning experience in mini caravan we recommend longer journeys, 5 days or more. And, to make that easier, Trippy Wheels has its own professional driver for hire but will also soon be rolling out the option of renting self driving car for all you driving fanatics out there even for weekend getaways

Keeping it simple with the charges 

Trippy Wheels also believes in providing the best of customer experience. To avoid nitty-gritty hassles, the charges and agreements are all very simple and straightforward. Full-tank caravans are rented out at just Rs. 8000/- per day with a condition to be returned full-tank.

So, it’s pretty simple.

All you’d need is some good company, great music and stocked ingredients to cook up your kind of food and voila! You’re all set!

Try the caravan experience. Your easy access to exploring the unknown. So gear up, chart your own course and experience nature and travel at its best.

We’d love to hear your experience and feature them in our travel diaries.

Here’s  to challenging the explorer in you!

Happy Trippin’! 

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What is a Touring Caravan Life? Why a Caravan For Road Trips?

To escape this modern monotonous life and enjoy the nuances of nature through weekend getaways, to trippy wheels is the best solution. Now, you would ask what exactly it is about renting a caravan that holds an allure. It offers you those excitements you have been missing in your life. Caravans are houses on wheels basically camping. You can travel all day across dusty highways, narrow lanes, across fields rolling down the hills and mountains and keep close to nature. One can enjoy regal snow-capped mountain ranges or the transparent turquoise ocean waters and the vast beauty that nature offers.

This type of traveling allows you to change your locations often like you can live simultaneously in the countryside, in a city, on an island or near the sea. Since caravans come fully equipped with every necessity just like our house like we have bedrooms, kitchens, and much more. You can travel all day, see a nice spot, pull over and get out of your house. Sometimes you can just pull over a nice spot and go for a jog, else can take a nap. In case you have an urge to fill your tummy, you don’t have to search around for restaurants, instead, you can go to the local markets buy fresh vegetables and cook food with a scenic view as the caravans have a kitchenette. These car rental bangalore lets you be your boss and the captain of your ship.  

To plan a holiday you don’t have to shell out a huge amount of money for travel, accommodation, and luggage. Just rent a caravan and travel at your convenience, be close to the flora and fauna and also you will have the much-needed privacy.

Every caravan has been designed uniquely for caravanning lifestyle. When you want to visit places that are extremely rich with diverse geographical conditions and cultures, road trips are the best way to cover many destinations in one go. Renting a caravan offers you excellent connectivity through roads. Not all places can be visited through the air or by rail. The best thing that comes out of a caravan road trip is that you get brilliant ways to mingle with the local people. Normal traditional trips do not give that much access to the locals whereas road trip in caravans allows you to interact with the locals, understand their customs and try their cuisines. Road trips give you an educational and satisfying experience. They don’t let you miss the beautiful sights, as you get to enjoy passing and stopping at scenic locations at your luxury.

Last but not least, road trips are an outstanding way to experience adventure and to build memories to last a lifetime and share many stories for years to come. A Road trip lets you enjoy life like an explorer. Many countries offer you cheap camping grounds with various facilities and traveling outside a country also becomes easy on the pockets. So, for the next road trip just rent a caravan to travel around Karnataka from Bangalore at Trippy Wheels.

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Top 8 camping sites across Karnataka

Top 8 camping sites across Karnataka

Camping and Caravanning; A perfect combination for the best of camping sites experiences. And when camping sites in a state such as Karnataka, you’re in for a treat. Paradise mostly tucked away amidst the lush landscapes towered by its enchanting hills.

And with caravanning, you could double the possibility of stumbling across nature’s well-kept secrets and witness some impromptu breathtaking sights along your journey.

We’ve recommended some of Karnataka’s top off-beat campsites for you to choose from and topped it with our favorite of course.

 1. Jungle lodges & resorts

Our most recommended campsite if you’re on a tour of Karnataka’s most beautiful places. Talk about some of Karnataka Trip Tourism most scenic destinations, and be sure to find a Jungle Lodges & Resorts around! The hospitality and wildlife conservation at their every goal make these guys our favorite. So much so that we’ve tied up with the JLR group to make it all the more fun, caravanning. Caravanning couldn’t get simpler and exciting with the many options to choose from. You’ve got Bandipur, Hampi, Gokarna, Coorg, Dandeli, and the list goes on!

Activities

Irrespective of your choice of destination, there is a good deal of activities to choose from. And depending on your goal, you could either be kayaking, snorkeling, white water rafting, nature walking, elephant riding or trekking and you may want to add the caravan experience too! Check out JLR base camps and their entire list of activities that you could plan for yourself, your group, your team or family.

 2. Jungle camping at Gonikoppal, Coorg

About 220+ kilometers away from Bangalore, tucked away from anything touristy are some of  Gonikoppal’s dense jungles and coffee plantations. A perfect place for energetic trekkers and those interested in exploring the diverse beauty of its fauna and flora. The jungle camp is spread across a 10-acre site that’s built with natural material that faces the natural water streams that flow right across the campsite. Tucked away from general access, your transport or rented caravan will come handy here.

Activities

A walk-through of the vast coffee-plantation, stream dipping, adventure games at the camp and a campfire experience beneath the stars and amidst the plantations. More on our favorite Gonikoppal’s jungle camp

 3. Chinna’s Camping sites Area, Hampi

Raved about for its urgent appeal and proximity with nature, this place has got to be on your list must-try. Its location, tent set up, and hospitality makes this place safe as much as it is unique — an offbeat camping site for sure,  that offers quiet away from the tourist crowd with a promise of a breathtaking view of the Hampi temple, its river, and hills.

Activities

Besides soaking in the peace and quiet of Hampi and it’s captivating views amidst the temple ruins, you could take a walk through these ancient structures, explore what many call the ‘hippie’ side of Hampi, rent a bike and ride past stretches of paddy fields, go traditional boating or go for a swim!

 4. HostelaVie, Gokarna

Now here’s a place that has it all from a view to the ambiance. Set on a cliff, that overlooks the mighty ocean,  is here’s quite a bit of a charming place for every budget traveler. This hostel offers possible everything that a budget traveler needs. With a laid-back and hippie vibe that lingers, Hostel LaVie is just the kind of campsite you’d want to experience for its tranquility.  And with the extra bathroom facilities available at a nominal fee, makes this a caravan- friendly campsite!

Activities

A 10-minute ride from the central city of Goa and few steps away from trekking trails makes this place guest-friendly.  10 mins ride to the town of Gokarna and steps away from all the trekking locations; it is placed in a great area. Hosting extra bathroom and toilet facilities for a nominal amount, and a kitchen offering a variety of cuisines, it is one of our favorite campsites for our lovely caravans

 5. Adventure camping, Coorg

Known as the adventure capital at Karnataka says it all. The other charm of this place is the coffee plantations that outline these tiny hillocks that run seamlessly across. Camping sites by the river is a must try besides making a stop at the Dubare Elephant Park.

Activities

Pump your adrenaline right from the kayaking, river rafting and great trekking trails this place offers. Read more on the best of Karnataka Trip adventure activities and other places that you can explore.

 6.  Aclat Meadows, Sakleshpur

Sakleshpur has captured the hearts of both adventurers and holidayers for some Fulfilling overnight camping sites experiences. And here’s one of the many campsites at Sakleshpur That offers unique options for accommodations. Here’s where you’ll find tents( including tree tents) for family and couples with claims that offer the best of hospitality too!

Activities

Lots of visual treats for those seeking a real break from the buzz of everyday life. Several lake views, river views at every unit and treks to the Athihalli lake. Get more info on the tree camping at Sakleshpur

  7. Farmagram, Masinagudi (Tamil Nadu)

With just about a 5-hour drive from Bangalore, we couldn’t skip Masinagudi from our list of favorite camping sites across Karnataka trip. Its charm lies in its location, tucked amidst the Mudumalai hills and the forests of Bandipur,  its endless wildlife spotting and its scenic beauty. Here’s one of our favorite camping retreats mostly loved for its vast open corridors with a breathtaking view of the hills, forests and wildlife sighting. Kids are sure to love this!

Activities

There are some great trekking trails if you’re up for a challenge, outdoor games if you’d like to have some playoffs with the kids and a 30min drive to the Mudumalai National Park.

 8. Jungle Trails, Dandeli

Referred as the adventure hub of South India, the Dandeli jungles in Karnataka Tourism offer abundant natural attractions and adventure activities. The 400km drive from Bangalore makes it an ideal route to try out the caravanning experience. The jungle camping in Dandeli, offers comfortable camping tents, great food, and a bonfire right in the middle of the jungle. Being Karnataka’s second largest wildlife sanctuary. You’re sure to sight species of some rare wildlife around here.

Activities

Plenty to do around here. Try out the white water rafting experience, trekking and jungle safaris and more.

So, with 2018 coming to an end, here are some great places to retreat with family or friends and soak in the scenic beauty Karnataka Tourism and other nearby places offer.  And what better way to do this but go caravanning as a group. You’re bound for adventure in the journey as much as magic in the wild, lush green!

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A journey into New Year’s With Trippy Wheels

This New Year’s, it’s time to bring out your adventure side and explore the wilderness within you. s is organizing a New Year’s pool trip from Bangalore – Agumbe – Gokarna. Karnataka has the best of two worlds to offer and we want it all to bid adieu to 2018 while we welcome the New Year of 2019. Trippin’ in the woods to tappin’ it out on the beach, we have all the fantasies of a wanderer covered in this 4 days’ New Year trip. Come join us and embark on A Journey into New Year’s with Trippy Wheels.

28th 

Set off on the caravan towards Agumbe together with all the trippers.

Pickup point: NIFT college, HSR Layout.

Pickup time: 21:00.


29th 

Reach Hingaara stay in Agumbe early morning. Freshen up and a day filled with activities awaits you. From exploring the local flora and fauna to relishing Malnad food, Hingaara stay offers it all. Natural jacuzzi waterfalls, trekking spots or just spending time around the 350 years old Heritage house of Hingaara, the day will fly by before we realize. At night we will set up camp with our caravans and tents close to a lake in the wild. We shall dance and sing together under the open skies, exchange stories by the fire while cooking some scrumptious hot food. We will end the day by sleeping in mother nature’s cradle.


30th & 31st

We wake-up and chase the sunrise in the hills of Agumbe, have a cup of garam garam chai and off we go to Gokarna. Roadtrip from Agumbe to Gokarna is picturesque. There is plenty opportunity for a photo shoot along the way with serene beaches and palm grooves as our backdrops. Pose away and give your inner superstar a chance to shine!


Reaching Gokarna by sunset time, there is no other place like our basecamp to watch the sun go down the majestic Arabian Sea. Our campsite here is on a cliff overlooking the Gokarna beach. Gokarna has many treks, beautiful beaches to visit, temples and an old town which has many little beautiful things to discover. We have nothing planned in Gokarna. Instead, we will discuss among the group and decide what to do for the day.

Before we know it, we will be dancing to the tunes for New Year’s Eve party. Celebrating with bonfire, music, good food, a sound of waves and the moonlight will surely be a party to remember!!

With this, we are close the end of our epic 4 days Caravan trip and we leave to Bangalore after everyone is rested well.

Adult price – 12,499/-

Kids price – 9,999/-

Price includes;

Caravan rental, fuel, driver allowance, stay and food!


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6 Intresting Facts about Caravan Pool Trips

Caravan Pool Trip: The love for travel takes beyond the world we know. When our hearts and minds are so receptive to unknown places and the wealth of experience it offers, it’s only natural to realize that stranger is not always a word that should alarm us. A meeting with an unknown person is an opportunity to open the doors to more knowledge, exciting experiences, and memorable stories. Traveling with people not known to us is a beautiful thing. A chance for like-minded people to bond, create memories and go through remarkable experiences that we could look back at fondly. Here are a few reasons why we should pool for traveling often usually for weekend getaways

1. Safety first

We all know that a solo traveler is at a higher risk of being exposed to unfortunate circumstances due to self drive car rental. We might be careful, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry. When traveling in a caravan with fellow travel lovers, there is a natural tendency to stick together and be on a look out for each other. It’s more fun and much safer in a gang.

2. Friends with benefits

It’s exciting to get to know new people while traveling in a caravan tours. There is an absolute beauty to bonding with strangers over something you love. What makes it better the hidden benefits. You’re overall expenses get lower — the more, the merrier (in this case cheaper). Plus you get to be friends with people who have homes in different cities and belong to different cultures. You can always take up on their offer for a home visit. The farther away they live, the more exotic the location you get to visit. You can still keep in touch and plan more such exciting journeys.

3. Experience the world differently

Traveling with your friends is fun, but it offers a minimal view of the world. Expand your horizons with a caravan pool trip. The stories that fellow travelers share can unlock a whole different side of you and shed a different light on the world. Older people traveling with you have been there done way crazier things in life, and it’s just super fun to listen. Younger travelers have more zest and zeal that rubs off on you. Either way, it’s a win-win situation!

4. We’re all the same

Yes, we are! Traveling with people from different cultures and understandings helps you be more accepting of the unusual nature of people. Doing activities together, looking out for each other and accommodating their perceived weirdness makes you more accepting to the fact that in the end, we’re all the same and our diversity is what makes the world beautiful. Plus a crazy fun character adds a whole lot of spice to your travel stories!

5. Prevent Solo from getting to So-low

Traveling alone can be thrilling, but it can also be lonesome. An excellent way to prevent a dip in your spirits because you’re feeling lonely is to travel with like-minded travelers. You get to share a beautiful experience with someone, and if you’re stuck somewhere, you get to share a little stress as well. They’ve got your back! You can always choose to socialize or spend some alone time, and you still have options!

6. Stronger Together

Like the Yin and Yang that makes up the universe so do our strengths and weaknesses complement each other. We’re all different with varied skills. When we’re together, we can use our skills to make the travel amazing. The one with planning skills sorts out the details, and the chef creates magical treats, the navigator leads the way and so on. Our talents are better together. Like the Avengers, all are different but strongest together

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Why Should You Travel India in a Caravan

Why Should You Travel India in a Caravan: A great way to really experience a country like India is through the many personal and local interactions it has to offer. In replacing commercialism with real life stories, Caravan Rentals can be a top choice for travelers who want to experience the authentic Indian lifestyle.


  • Up-close local experience made possible

Getting immersed in a countries culture is one way you really get to know a place. caravan tours typically navigate through candid settlements, allowing you to experience life in its most natural setting. These journeys are themed with real life stories or fables shared by fellow-travelers and locals from towns en route. By staying away from those commercialized hotels or even halting at secure local-homely spots, you’re going to be mesmerized through that feeling of being transported in time and place.

  • Safety guaranteed

This fact could not be overstated especially if you’re visiting India for the first time or for that matter, doing your first south-Indian trip. caravan tours in general, and a fact if you’re renting them through Trippy Wheels, ensure you are well taken care of. They have trained professional drivers backed by a team who manage operations, who are well knowledgeable about the routes, destinations and equipped to handle any potential issues along the way. The drivers aka guides are trained to keep your safety an ultimate concern.

  • Carefree explorations

Caravan escapades are the most fun because it has that element of the unknown within the known. You aren’t in any way obligated or ruled by curfews or check-in times. With the bed space that comes with these touring caravan hire, you can skip those annoying check-in processes in India. Improvisations on the go make these caravan weekend trips all about you and what you want to do. Stop at any place you want, stay longer if that’s what your heart wants. It’s a hassle-free way to catch that morning sunrise and soak in the scenic view with a cup of chai, made just the way you want it. Definitely something unique to India’s caravan journeys.

  • People – Connect at its core

On a fun note, if marriages are made in heaven, then friendships are sure made in caravans. There’s something in the way holidays bring strangers together. Caravans make possible random-group holidays bound by common interests. It’s safe because travelers are registered and verified by professional caravan agencies. This is an absolutely fun way of getting shared perspectives. Fellow travelers get to hear out each other travel diaries, share insights, and of course bond over life stories that build a base for a lifetime of friendship with the help of these mini caravans. in a Caravan

  • Easy on your budget

In India, travel and camping can be expensive and more so accommodation. Most often as a customer you end up paying more than what you anticipated through hidden charges or price fluctuations. So here’s why caravans can be a big-saver. You can save on accommodation with your in-house bed space, and you can customize your Travel India in a Caravan plan if you’re going over budget on fuel. Simple. Travel addicts can now plan those frequent trips through caravan rentals and go easy on their wallet. Travel India in a Caravan

  • Cook-up your own food

Food is definitely one of those big concerns when traveling to a new country. Caravans for rent in Bangalore come with compact kitchenettes where you can cook up your routine hygienic food. Be it ready made meal packs that are familiar to your tummy and palette to cooking self-washed ingredients from scratch. A healthy body is a key to having a successful holiday and caravans make that happen.

  • Customer experience

Arranging a tour of exotic destinations can be quite an ordeal in India, or if not, then most often rushed up. Right from transport to accommodation, there are too many protocols when it comes to hotel check-ins and payments. Caravans, taking TrippyWheels for example, ensure they have the most simplistic type of customer payments and deals. Their per-day charges are mentioned up front and caravan to be returned back on the full tank. No hidden charges, no surprises.

  • Simple living, happy living

The beauty of India is in its simple culture. Grand where it should and simple in its daily life. Sadly, over these last few years, people have chased after glamour, replacing India’s traditional and local charm. For this reason, caravans work out perfectly, because while you still get to experience these traditional communities, you also get to travel light and adopt minimalism on your holidays. What better way to travel. Letting go of all the unnecessary baggage, we often deem as needs. Caravans simultaneously give you that balance of introspection and exposure. Travel India in a Caravan

So, try uncomplicating your holidays. Sign up for these simple and insightful journeys that can change you or your perception forever. They can be the window to exploring India, at its core. Step in the shoes of a local. Get away from the cities, explore communities tucked away in remote towns and villages There’s surely more to what the travel media sells. Explore for yourself.

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Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

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