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Trekking Places in Karnataka

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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.

Kumara Parvata Trek

This peak is one of the most beautiful peaks in the whole of Western Ghats. The trek is of two days. You can either start from "Bidalli" from "Somawar pet" (Coorg) side or from "Subramanya" (South Kanara) side. Route 1. From Subramanya you get a place called Girigadde on the way to the peak on the first day of the trek, then you get a old structure well known as Mantapa and from there the top is 3hours trek. Route 2.From Somwar pet reach Bidalli en route peak.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kudremukh peak in Karnataka

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.

Kodachadri, near Shimoga

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.

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.

Tadiyandamol 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.
 
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