Karnataka is also a favourite destination for adventure lovers, who flock the state to enjoy trekking. An enchanting land, Karnataka abounds in pristine natural beauty, rich flora and flora and a number of thrilling trek routes. Nandi Hills (1,468 mts), Biligirirangana Hills, Kudremukh, Kemman Gundi and Mercara are the popular hills which offer a number of trails ranging from easier to moderate level with some steep climbs.

Malnad region which is in the part of western ghat belt has abundunt number of trekking trails. The districts Coorg, North Kanara, Shimoga, Chikmagalur are all popular for trekking activities. If you really love trekking amidst the natural environs, then just plan a trip to Karnataka where over 200 trails in the Western Ghats are waiting to provide you fun of the lifetime.

Kudremukha is the most beautiful and the second highest peak in the Western Ghats and in Karnataka as well. Standing proudly amidst thick forests, Kudremukha is a trekker's paradise. The Kudremukh or Horse Face Range gets its name from the unique shape of its peak. The broad hills 95 km southwest of Chikmagalur town overlook the Arabian Sea, and are chained to one another with deep valleys and steep precipices. Kudramukha peak is inside the Kudremukha National Park. So, no one is allowed to camp inside the National Park and will have to follow the guidelines of the authorities.

Kodachari peak is situated in Shimoga district. The peak presents a not to be missed lifetime opportunity in the evening as the sun sets in the west. You can also have a golden glimpse of the Arabian Sea for a moment. The altitude of 1343 m above sea level can be reached by a five-hour trek. At the peak it is believed that 'Shankaracharya' did meditation. And to substantiate the same you will find a 'Sarvajna Peetha' at the top.

Narasimha Parvata is inside the Kudremukha National park. You can reach there after an overnight bus journey to Sringeri from Bangalore. Reaching Sringeri, you will have to travel for half an hour in a local bus to go to a place called Kigga. From Kigga there are two ways - .towards Sirimane waterfalls and towards Narasimha Parvata (the peak). It will take you 4-5 hrs from Kigga to the peak. After Kigga, the water point is just before the summit of the peak.

Kumara Parvata is one of the most beautiful peaks in the whole of Western Ghats. The trail to Kumara Parvata can either start from "Bidalli" from "Somawar pet" (Coorg) side or from "Subramanya" (South Kanara) side. From Subramanya you get a place called Girigadde, on the way to the peak. Moving on, you get an old structure well known as Mantapa and from there, the top is 3 hours trek. From Somwar Pet, reach Bidalli en route to the peak. On the way, you get a moderate waterfall also. From Bidalli you get buses to go to Somwar Pet in Coorg. This trek is one of the beautiful and one of the difficult treks in Karnataka. The best time to go for this trek is early winter.

Tadiyendamol, the tallest peak in Kodagu, is another trekker's paradise. From the peak you can view the distant Arabian Sea and the spellbinding beauty of Kodagu all around.The best time to visit Tadiyendamol is early winter. "Highest Point" as called in Kodava language, this peak is the highest one in the Madikeri district. It is situated near Vir Raj Pet, about a 30kms away, on the way to Napoklu, Bhagamandala.