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Home » Mangalore » Ettina Bhuja Trek – Conquer Ox’s Shoulder

Ettina Bhuja Trek – Conquer Ox’s Shoulder

October 25, 2011 by madur

Ettina Bhuja trek would be a wonderful experience for any trekker. Ettina Bhuja literally means ox’s shoulder. At 1,300 meters above sea level, it is situated in the Dakshin Kannada district of Karnataka.

It lies in close proximity to Dharmasthala and is a part of the Charmadi Ghats. Tall trees, beautiful views, and gorgeous natural backdrops accompany your way up the tiring, yet rewarding journey.

Ombattu Gudda Trek, Ettina Bhuja Trek

Ettina Bhuja trek is meant for all trekkers alike. As long as you love nature and like pushing yourself a little, you can take up this moderately challenging and fun trek offering a plethora of flora and fauna all along its stretches.

About the Ettina Bhuja Trek

To begin the Ettina Bhuja trek, the best route to take would be from Kukkada, close to Dharmasthala. Head to the village of Shishila and begin the journey. You can go there all year round. Book a complete package with food or your stay at a farmhouse nearby or some famous trekkers’ cottages to halt the night.

You can see lush green vegetation, streams as well as camp under the twinkling stars. It’s not a difficult trek but requires some stamina to get up to the peak. It is advisable to take a trek guide along and wear good shoes as some stretches could get a tad slippery.

Start with a jeep ride, park it at the base, start walking until you reach a stream and cross it on foot. Once the mild obstacles have been covered, it’s an easier bet to tread uphill gradually. Keep about 5 hours aside for reaching atop.

Things to Do Enroute Ettina Bhuja

Admire the Fauna

Keep your eyes peeled to spot the most beautiful and unique creatures not commonly seen in the city. If you’re lucky, you will be able to see the spotted deer, brown palm civet, gaur, giant flying squirrel and many others.

Watch the Sunset

The sunrise at the peak might not be as dramatic as the sunset, as the peak is not very tall. In fact, there are taller mountains in the region. However, the sunset is always worth the while. Camp there or pause to admire the sunset.

Visit Dharmasthala

Ettina Bhuja Trek , Charmadi Ghat Trek , Dharmasthala Temple. Photographer Vedamurthy J

Dharmasthala Temple. Photographer Vedamurthy J

Since you’re so close to it, might as well take some time off to visit Dharmasthala or maybe spend the night there too. This little panchayat village is famed for its temples and can easily be covered in 2 days, 1 night.

How to Reach Ettina Bhuja

By Air  

The closest airport to Ettina Bhuja is Mangalore Airport at 146 kilometres and the one at Bangalore, Kempegowda International Airport lies 280 kilometres away.

By Train

Board the train form Mangalore Station, which is situated about 70 kilometers from Dharmasthala. From there, book a cab or take the bus for the onward journey. A number of trains ply from important cities to Dharmasthala.

By Road

Book a bus to Shishila village. From there, pre-book a cab ride to Ettina Bhuja area.

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  • Mangalore
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