Southern Treks

Kodachadri, which literally translates to “Jasmine of the Hills” is in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka which is perhaps one of the most spoken-about trails of Karnataka. The trek is moderately difficult with the distance being 22km and with an elevation of 4410ft. Kodachadri is one such trek which has trails through dense forests, waterfalls and a picturesque view of the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary checking all the boxes of nature lovers and avid trekkers. We strongly suggest you, at least once, visit Kodachadri and enjoy the cosmic wonder. read more read less

Located in “Scotland of India”, Tadiandamol, as the name tells, is the highest peak in the Kodagu district and the third highest in Karnataka after Mullayangiri and Kudremukh. Tadiandamol is one of the most beautiful treks which takes you through the vast expanse of the Shola forests and through endless grasslands. The trek being 14km long, is considered an Easy-Moderate trek with an elevation of 5740ft. This is a perfect place for avid trekkers and first-timers seeking a day long trek. Perfect place to fall in love with nature’s beauty and it always shines with a color of spirit. read more read less

Nestled in the heart of the Western Ghats, Kudremukh is a beautiful trek across gently rolling green hills and misty valleys. This is the third highest peak in Karnataka at 6207ft. Cloud kissing mountains, bamboo shrubs and dozens of water streams throughout the trail to reach a peak shaped like a horse face (“Kudremukh” in Kannada), it has it all and is a must do trek during the monsoons. During the trek, one also gets to see varieties of flora and fauna. If you are lucky enough, you may get to see sambhar, deer and peacocks. The trek is graded moderate with a trail being 22 km long. read more read less

A very popular trek among intermediate and pro trekkers, Kumara Parvatha is the second highest peak in Kodagu District and begins in Subrahmanya Village, right behind the famous Kukke Subrahmanya Temple. Kumara Parvatha, also known as Pushpagiri, is in Pushpagiri Wildlife, which will take you through dense forests, large volcanic rocks and vast meadows. This is a two-day trek covering a total of 28 km. Some stretches of the trail are quite strenuous even for the experienced trekkers but the accompanying views make it worthwhile. Trekking Distance covered by you: Total Trekking Distance : 28 kms approx 1st half- 7 Kms approx [Kukke to Bhattramane] 2nd half-3 Kms approx [Bhattramane to Kallumantapa] 3rd half-2 kms approx [Kallumantapa to Shesha Parvata] 4th half-2 kms approx [Shesha Parvatha to Kumara Parvatha Peak] read more read less

The view is charismatic, and the feel is out of the world. The perfect time to visit them is right after the monsoons when the falls are in full glory. Roaring waterfalls throwing an enormous blanket of mist all over the railway bridge and into the air which is an amazing experience. The name "Dudhsagar" which literally means "Sea of Milk" is very appropriate for it. The high intensity of water flow gives an impression as if milk is falling from the top. The Waterfall is located in the Bhagwan Mahavir WildLife Sanctuary at Collem in South Goa along the western Ghats, bordering the neighbouring State of Karnataka. The dirt track ride in the jeep through wheel deep water for a good 45 minutes through the forest (Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary) is a solid experience. There are atleast three streams you need to cross.Then we were off to the bumpy ride. The pool at the foot of the falls has icy cool water, safe if you know how to swim, but tread carefully on the rocks as the terrain is slippery. If you are lucky, you can see the Konkan railway train whistle its way over the bridge above. This place is heaven for adventure seekers.   read more read less

Skandagiri’, in Chikkaballapura, popularly known as ‘Kalavara Durga’, is a hill of stronghold situated 70km from Bangalore city and 3km from Chikkaballapura town of Karnataka state in India. Skandagiri peak is at an altitude of 1350 meters. At the base there is Papagni Mutt, there we park our vehicles and your actual trek starts from here. This trek will definitely surprise you and will leave you with many memories to remember. We start the trek early in the morning to be able to reach the top before the sun gets too hot. A lovely place to trek, if you are lucky enough, you will be blessed with a bed of clouds, the scenery from the top of the hills is panoramic and worth every effort put in. The trail is clearly marked with a mix of rocky and muddy terrain routes. On the way there are a few good view points where you can rest for a while. The first half looks easy, but then the steepness of the hill increases, this is where you get the real fun. Through a nice trek that would test your fitness a bit and a pleasant break enjoying the views of clouds forming atop the nearby hills.   read more read less

Bangalore is surrounded by so many beautiful places around it, Antargange being one of them, it is a massive hillock of volcanic boulders and rocks. Antharangange is just 60 kms from Bangalore and easy to reach. Situated near the 'Gold town' of Kolar, this beautiful place offers a unique opportunity to enjoy nature and get into serious exploration escapade. The trek to the temple is the easiest with stairs laid down. It has a small kund with a statue of Nandi from which spring water emerges out mysteriously. Near the temple you are greeted by numerous monkeys but do not be scared as they do not jump on you unless you have something in your hand. Your real trek begins from the temple, on a trail carved on the rock faces. You pass through a moderately forested patch and then climb steeply to reach the caves on top. Stick to the path through the caves or you might get lost in the complex network of paths inside. Once you enter, there are all sorts of narrow passages and crevices to crawl through, involves squeezing yourselves through small gaps between rocks vertically, horizontally and sometimes crawling between narrow routes,  it is a bit tough but quite an experience. Kids tend to love it. Inside the cave you feel very cool, moving in the dark inside a cave where you have no idea about the destination and a torch is your only friend. On the other end of the cave, there is a beautiful view point where you can sit and admire the landscape for a while. Once you are outside the cave, you can spend some time on the flat meadows at the top. There are beautiful viewpoints which offer great view of the gold mining town of Kolar and the beautiful nature around.   read more read less

If regular trekking is too mainstream for you then you should try the Gokarna Beach trek. Gokarna, a temple town in Karnataka is on the west coast of India. The 8km easy trek trail alternating between beaches and hilly terrain along the beaches walks you through some of the most scenic beaches with 2-3 beaches being “virgin”, meaning they are untouched by tourists and inaccessible through road. In short, this trek is every photographer’s dream come true.   read more read less

Do you love history? Love the thought of wandering amongst the forts and ruins of great rulers of the past? Chennarayana Durga is a fort situated on a hilltop near Madhugiri which is nearly 100kms from Bengaluru. At a height of 1,188 meters, this place is perfect for history fanatics as the stolid granite of a hill fort has borne witness to the rise and fall of several empires. Built by the not so well-known King of Madhugiri, the fort was later handed over to the Marathas. According to history, the Mysore Wodeyars and the Marathas continuously fought with each other for the possession of the fort and it kept being passed back and forth till the third Mysore war when the British gained control of the fort. Shortly after, the British abandoned the beautiful fort. Over the years several attempts have been made by both the locals and the travelers to hunt down any treasure that might have escaped the hands of the rulers who conquered the fort at different times.  Even though luck has never favored the treasure hunters, the never-ending enthusiasm, and hope of finding the treasure inspires them to go back again and again.   read more read less