The younger crowd has gone into trekking to unwind themselves. Karnataka has a lot to offer for trekkers. Read here to know more about trekking in Karnataka.
Indeed the River Tern Lodge is a canvass of natural beauty forming a perfect blend with rich wildlife. The lodge derives its name from the flocking of thousands of River Terns during the breeding season on a nearby island. The sight of congregation of so many elegant River Terns offers a brilliant view to a [...]
Madhugiri is a small town situated at a distance of about 100 kms from Bangalore and about 43 kms from Tumkur. There are several places near Madhugiri of that attracts tourists . Among them the most popular are the Madhugiri Fort, Mallinatha Temple, the Maidanahalli Blackbuck Sanctuary (renamed Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation Reserve), etc. Madhugiri Fort [...]
Siddara Betta is one of the visited places near Madhugiri and is a rocky hill situated in Tumkur district. The place lies at a distance of about 100 kms from Bangalore. The place is mainly known for a temple and a few caves located at the top of the hill. There is a shrine of [...]
Chikmagalur district in Karnataka has many peaks appropriate for trekking. The Western Ghats extend to form the Baba BudanGiri range. Mullayanagiri at 1930 m above sea level is the highest peak in this range and falls in Chikmagalur district. Chikmagalur is famous for its coffee estates. The entire area receives very heavy rainfall, making the [...]
Enjoy the pleasure of pathless jungles, rapture of lonely shores, mingle with the universe and become one with the society called Nature. Bangalore has some exquisite places that are best explored trekking. So pack your bags and let nature take you into her loving embrace. Chikmagalur Crowned by the Chandrodana range, decorated with waterfalls seeped [...]
A hill called Kodachadri in the district of Shimoga is a lesser known trekking destination. This peak in the Western Ghats winds through thick forests and is the natural habitat of a variety of wildlife. Kodachadri is a mountain peak in Shimoga District that has an altitude of 1343 m above the mean sea level. [...]
Charmadi, located along the Western Ghats, is one of the best places to visit if you want to experience nature at its best while trekking. Located on the road connecting the Dakshina Kannada district with Chikmagalur, it is surrounded by lush virgin forests and is ideal for trekking enthusiasts. A Quick Overview of Charmadi Located [...]
Do you have a long weekend coming up and want to head out somewhere, but don’t know where? How about going trekking on Brahmagiri hill and falling right into the lap of Mother Nature? The sanctuary derives its name from the highest point, the Brahmagiri peak, which is 1607 m in height. It covers an [...]
Coorg, which is known for its verdant hills and equable climate, has many popular trekking routes that are popular among the weekend crowd from neighbouring cities. The intrepid trekker can explore the less frequented routes for a memorable weekend escapade. Coorg is Karnataka’s south western district with Madikeri being the district headquarters .This district is [...]
Wear pair of comfortable shoes Carry a Raincoat Salt and lemon come in handy to deal with leaches There are two types of treks Local and High altitude treks.High altitude treks usually require months of preparation.Beginners have to start training at least two weeks in advance.They have to jog with their backpacks which weigh up [...]
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These are some of the one day trekking places in Karnataka Skandagiri Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga, which is around 60 kms from Bangalore and around 3kms from chikballapur. Skandagiri is very close to the Nandi hills and the peak of the hill is approximately 1350 meters and features a beautiful night trek, altitude [...]
