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Trekking is the most famous adventure sport in Karnataka. For nature enthusiasts this is the best possible way to discover the natural beauty of Karnataka.Beginning from the southern most parts of the Sahyadri hills in North Kanara to the Sholas of the Coorg, the entire region is ideal for trekking in Karnataka.

The numerous hills and forests enable the adventurers to go for trekking in Karnataka. Travelers will find trekking trails in Coorg , Chikamagalur , Canara, Shimoga and Hassan. The mountain peaks of Kudremukh, Kumara Parvatha, narasimha Parvatha, Kodachari and others help the trekkers to indulge in their favorite sport.

Karnataka provides paradise for trekkers on the Western Ghats section. There are many more places with numerous waterfalls, rocky terrains, national park reserves along the Kaveri basin, Bandipur and Nagarhole reserves etc.

  • Aagumbe (Narasimha Parvata)

    Aagumbe provides the best sunset scenery. This peak is situated in the South Kanara in Western Karnataka. It belongs to the Kudremukh National Park. Look out for the Barkana falls and the View point offers us splendid view of the Western Ghats.

    Jogigundi a good camping area, brings the view of the stream forming a waterfall.

    Getting Here

    From Bangalore, taking a bus to Sringeri , you need to get down at a place called Kigga.There are two ways to reach the peak, one from Sirimane Waterfalls and the other is from Narasimha Parvatha. The other interesting location is the Koodlu Teertha.
    1. 350Kms for Bangalore in Shimoga district in North West Karnataka.
    2. 16+ kms from Shringeri
    Best Time to Visit : December, January

    Climate : Sunny with showers through out.

    Tourist Information : Since Aagumbe belongs to Kudremukh National Park reserve you will be asked to pay the entry fee and need permission to stay here. Prepare for a rainy and sunny weather, with enough drinking water supplies.

  • Bananthimari Betta

    It is just 3 km from Kanakapura  on the Kanakapura-Ramanagaram road. Located between konanadoddi and Kutnahalli.At the base of the hill there is a temple named Bananthimari which means mother who is nursing her baby.

    From the Hillocks you can get the glimpse of Ramadevara Betta, Kabbaldurga and also Savandurgs.

    Getting Here

    75 Kms from Bangalore
    3 Kms from Kanakapura

    Route: Bangalore - Kanakapura Road and deviation that leads to Ramanagaram

  • Edakumeri

    This is situated in the dense green forest rightfully called as the Green Route from Sakalesh Pura to the Subramanya Railway station. The railway track stretches through the think forest for about 52+kms with 50 odd tunnels and bridges along. Trek route takes to Edaku’meri for one night stay. Another night at Donigal.

    Places to visit near by are Kukke Subramanya, Kumar Parvatha, Sakalesh Pura.

    Getting Here

    1. 300+kms from Bangalore.
    2. 30+ kms from Subramanya.
    3. 20+ kms from Sakalesh Pura.

    Best time to visit : End of September to Early March.
    Climate : Sunny with showers.
    Tourist Information :To avoid odd hours to track on the rail route, begin trek from Subramanya or Donigal.

  • Kudremukh in Chikamangalur District

    Kudremukh as the name suggest it has a face of a horse, boasts of very rich biodiversity and wildlife.Trek starts from Samse, Lobo mane, Shola. . Kaikamba is a place between beLtangaDi and Navoor, Killur. This route converges with the other at Lobo house.this is another route. Jamalabad fort, a fort built by Tipu Sultan near Navoor is 1700kms from sealevel is another landmark.

    Getting Here

    1. 300kms from Bangalore.

    Best time to visit : End of September to Early March
    Climate : Sunny with showers.
    Tourist Information : This whole area is inside the Kudremukh National Park so no one allowed to camp inside the National Park and will have to follow the guidelines of the authorities

    Resources :

    1. From Nearest Town Kudremukh Colony
    2. Nearest Hotel: Samse.

  • Kurinjal in South Kanara District

    This peak in 20kms from Kudremukh colony. The trek route takes us to Bhagavati forest check post, Village called Mala. Deep into the jungle typical to Western Ghats. One will find an old Receiver Station which is abandoned. Watch out for wild bisons.Nature camp, Bhagavati, Hanman Gundi, Kudremukh Sutanabbe falls are some of the land marks.

    Getting Here:

    1. 300kms from Bangalore.

    Best time to visit : End of September to Early March.
    Climate : Sunny with showers
    Tourist Information : This whole area is inside the Kudremukh National Park so no one allowed to camp inside the National Park and will have to follow the guidelines of the authorities.

    Resources :

    1. From Nearest Town Kudremukh Colony
    2. Nearest Hotel: Samse

  • Kodachadri Hosa Nagar taluq in Shimoga District

    It is believed that 'Shankaracharya' did meditation at this peak and a 'Sarvajna Peetha' at the top. Agastya teertha , a waterfall is enroute to the peak. You can also have a golden glimpse of the Arabian sea for a moment.

    Getting Here

    1. 300kms from Bangalore.
    2. 20+kms from Kollur

    Best time to visit : October to Early March.
    Climate : Sunny with showers.
    Tourist Information : The route will take you inside dense forest it is advisable to take help from locals and not to venture at night.

    Resources:

    1. From Nearest Town Kollur 20kms

  • Siddara Betta

    Situated in Koratagere taluk, Siddara betta is around 97kms from Bangalore.It is an ideal place for trekking and cave exploration.The rocky mountains of this place has rare species of herbal plants.It is said that many hermits use to perform meditation in these  caves hence it got the name siddara betta.

    Siddara Betta is is filled with variety of vegetation.The natural spring on the hillock is know for medicinal values.A wide variety of medicinal plants grow here.The fresh air on these mountains are natural remedy for respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis etc.

    Many spicies of birds are found here and it is a natural habitat for the yellow-throated Bulbul.

    Getting Here

    1. 75 kms from Bangalore on (NH4) Bangalore - Pune highway to Koratagere and 18kms from there to Siddara Betta.

    Best time to visit : October to Early March.

    Resources:

    1. Nearest eatry Koratagere Udupi Hotel
      Cellular Services -Airtel, Cellone and Reliiance

  • Tadiyandamol in Virrajpet taluk in Coorg

    The peak is the highest in Madikeri district adjacent to Makutta forest. ‘Nalku Naadu Aramane” an old palace is situated here. This is an one day trek. Bhagamandala, Madikeri, Abbey falls, Nagara hole are the landmarks on this trek.

    Getting Here

    1. 250kms from Bangalore.
    2. 30+kms from Virrajpet town

    Best time to visit: Early winter
    Climate :Misty showers
    Tourist Information: Though the place boasts of thick forest, caution on trekking routes. Be prepared to encounter leeches at the marshy soils.

    Resources:

    1. From Nearest Petrol Bunk: 20kms (Napoklu)
    2. Nearest Medical Help: ~20kms (Kakkabbe)
    3. Nearest Hotel: ~50kms(Vir raj pet)

Thadiyandamol :

is the highest Peak in Coorg (Mercara) Dist ( 1745 Mtrs. MSL). This place is around 250 Kms from Bangalore - via Virajpet. The climb to this mountain is gradient passing through grassland.Kodagu is noted for its scenic beauty. Hiking and cross-country walks.

200 trails have been explored and marked in the Western Ghats, for trekking and nature trails.

The trek begins from Kakkabe village, from Madikeri it's an hours drive to Kakkabe. It would be convenient to arrive on the previous night stay at Kakkabe which has a few home-stays. Regular KSRTC buses connect Madikeri with Bangalore and Mysore. Local buses are available from Madikeri to Kakkabe.

It is a moderately difficult trek of approximately 8 Kms, which means it will 4 to 5 Hrs for a reasonably fit person.

Agumbe:

378 Km from Bangalore and 95 km from Shimoga, Agumbe is one of the most scenic places on the Western Ghats of the Southern  India. Added to the lush green view all around, the attractions for the visitors is the spectacular sunset and vast opportunities it offers to the trekkers.

Channagiri :

56 Kms from Bengaluru, is one the hills amid the Nandi Hill ranges. The Nandi hills range has views across the plains and ideal for hiking. Channagiri hill is densely covered with shrubs. The trek starts from a temple near Sultanpet and the track goes behind the hill and culminates at the hilltop taking wholly about 2 ½ hours.

Coorg:

is a delightful place for long and short walks. Popular trek routes are around Talacauvery, Madikeri, Kottebetta and Tadiandamol.250 km from Bengaluru, Kodagu is in the middle of Western Ghats with lush green rolling hills, forests and coffee plantations.

Jalamangala:

is about 65 km from Bangalore, is an idyllic weekend getaway that has something for everyone. Sited deep in the countryside near Ramnagaram, Jalamangala is famous for its rocky hill known as Narayanagiri that soars to a height of around 3845 ft.The hill is accessible via an irregular footpath in the lower parts and rough steps, hewn on the stone rock face in the upper reaches.

Anthargange:

is a hill range with huge volcanic rocks and boulders scattered all over. This place is around seventy kilometers from Bangalore. Thorny shrubs cover the hill, while there is dense plantation forest at the base. Flight of steps, halfway the hill leads to an ancient temple.

Kuntibetta:

100 km from Bengaluru, Kuntibetta near Mysore and very close to Padavpura.    Kuntibetta is actually two hills and the one on the right is also called Bhimanabetta. The rocks are oddly enough - also known as the ‘French Rock’.

Makkalidurga:

is 45kms away from Bangalore after Dodda Ballapur. Makkalidurga, also known as Gunjur Hill, is situated at Makalidurga village, 12 km from Ghati Subramanya.

Kemmannugundi:

is a single, secluded hill surrounded by sprawling coffee estates, waterfalls and ornamental gardens.Kudremukh forest is a dense mixture of moist and dry deciduous forests.

Savandurga:

is a place with a fort on a lofty mountain, about 60 km from Bangalore. The hill consists of two granite cliffs of 4000 feet tall and 13 kilometres (8 miles) in circumference, one called Bilibetta or white peak, another Karibetta or black peak.

Kumar Parvatha hills:

This place is located around Kukke Subramanya. The hills are 4000 feet above sea level.This route is one of the difficult trekking routes of karnataka.A 30km trek takes you deep into the forest from kukke.It will take 2 days for a beginner to complete the trek route.

The best time for the trekking in Karnataka is just after the monsoon, that is in the months of September to December. In these months the landscape is lush green and in its most enchanting form. There is no scarcity of water.The only problem with trekking in these months are the leeches. They are abundant in the wilds especially in these days. So never ever forget to carry salt with yourself while on trekking at Karnataka.

If you require accommodation and food, inform the the Kukke Subramanya temple authorities in advance their number is 94486-47947.

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