HIGHEST PEAKS OF KARNATAKA

The best way to engulf oneself in the myriad mysteries of nature is to trek through the lush green mystery of the forests, over mesmerizing hills, across mountains, and feel nature, and enhance oneself in its essence! Given the dynamic presence of Western Ghats in the state, Karnataka though much underrated, has the best mountain peaks ideal for trekking. Here are 10 highest peaks in Karnataka that’s worth a visit.

 

                                    

 1. Mullayanagiri

                              Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka, located in the Chandra Drona Hill Ranges of the Western Ghats of the Chikmagalur Taluk. With a height of 1,930 meters, Mullayanagiri is one of the best trekking destinations in South India. The trek route is quite enthralling, across the beautiful deep forest, to reach atop two breathtaking waterfalls, and is a paradise for any trekking enthusiast.
                                               

                                   

2. Baba Budangiri

                               Baba Budangiri is 25 km north of Chikmagalur town and over 250 km from Bangalore.Mullayangiri can be reached around 15+ km distance from the Chikmagalur town on the way to Baba Budan Giri

                                               

3. Kudremukh

                           Kudremukh in the Kannada language means ‘horse face’ and it is so appropriately named because one side of the mountain peak, which is among the highest peaks of Karnataka, is almost shaped such that it resembles the face of a horse! Situated in the Chikmangalur district, the starting point of the trek is Samse from where the picturesque pathway leads to Lobo mane, a point just 3-4 hours from the Kudremukh Peak. Trekkers undertake another very beautiful route which starts at Kaikamba. Located within the Kudremukh National Peak, camping is not quite convenient in the area, given the conservation measures of the rare flora and fauna in the park.
                                                         

4. Tadiandamol

                            One of the highest peaks in Karnataka, Tadiandamol literally means the highest point in the Kodava language and is actually the highest point in Kodagu. Located at a distance of more than 250 kilometers from Bangalore, Tadiandamol is one of the most challenging treks, given its topography.The trek begins at Virajpete; en route there are the remains of an old palace, popularly known as ‘Nalku Naadu Aramane’, where there is a stopover place known as the Aramane stop, while the peak is at a distance of 6 kilometers from there. The best time to visit the peak is at winter when the hill slopes are enveloped in hanging clouds, adding a mysterious allure to the trek route. There are many mountain streams forming small waterfalls through hill nooks, which add an aura of beauty to the place.


                                                             

                                                          
5. Kumara Parvata

                                 Known as the ‘trekker’s paradise’, Kumara Parvata is one of the most popular and highest peaks of Karnataka ideal for trekking, and it is the treacherous route that which makes it all the more alluring, adding to the challenge; and nonetheless the efforts are paid off given the end result, to reach a place wrapped in beauty and enveloped in calmness! The Kumara Parvata peak is located at a height of about 1712 meters.
The journey to Kumara Parvata starts at the small town called Subramanya, famous for the Kukke Subramanya temple of the snake deity which is a sacred pilgrimage spot for the Hindus. The pathway is flat, surrounded by the lush green forest of the Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary and is the perfect to go, get lost in nature!



                                                               

 

                                                               
6. Pushpagiri Hills
 
                              The Pushpagiri Hills located in the Western Ghats is also a wildlife sanctuary with rich flora and fauna. It is also known as the Subramanya Hills, which with an altitude of 5626 ft is the second highest peak in Coorg, Karnataka. Beautiful forests, valleys and hills make it one of the most ideal places for trekking expeditions. There is the Kukke Subramanya Temple in the vicinity.
The Trekking starts from the forest checkpoint at the base of the Pushpagiri Hills. 3-4 hours route across dense forest, wet grasslands, over rocky terrain. There is a small temple located at the peak dedicated to Kumara Swamy. Mostly trekkers exit through the nearby Kumara Parvatha, and camp at Girigadde.
                                         
                                                         

 

7. Kodachadri

                            Located on the Shimoga District of Karnataka, the Kodachadri Peak stands out for the aesthetic view of the sunset across the Arabian Sea. Embedded in a spiritual essence, with the legends encircling the mountain, the Kodachadri Peak is one of the highest peaks of Karnataka.
                                             
                                               

 

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