Overview

Are you ready to challenge your physical and mental limits ! 

Kumara Parvatha is not just a trek it's one of those journeys in life that one must embark upon to truly to be one with nature and themselves. Located in Kodagu/Coorg district at an elevation of 5600ft its second highest peak in the state, after Tadiyandamol. 

The mountain lies behind the famous Kukke Subramanya temple. A small gate and board act as indicators to the trekking trail that stand behind them.

Once you begin the trek it’s about 2.5- 3 hours before you reach the first major checkpoint, the ascent is through a tropical rainforest that is a part of the Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. While you’ll be trekking through dense forest, the thick foliage and canopy offers you much needed shade. If you stand still and listen to the forest you’ll hear the forest come alive with various sounds of nature. About an hour and a half of trek and you’ll come across a boulder called Bheema’s rock that serves a 2.5 km milestone on our 7km journey to Bhattaramane. 

Once you reach Bhattramane freshen up and have an early lunch soon after which you’ll make your way to the next checkpoint that is Kallumantapa enroute the false peak Sheshaparvatha. Here you can rest and drink delicious stream water that flows just below it. Once you resume the trek, Sheshaparvatha is just 45mins to 1 hour away. According to local folklore Sheshaparavatha is said to protect the Subramanya temple at the base of the mountain.

This part of the journey is simply mesmerizing and we could go into the details of the beauty but that would be an all new article in itself! 

Once you reach Sheshaparvatha you’ll witness the majestic Kumara Parvatha at all it’s glory. With the trail descending for a couple of hundred meters, you’ll soon be at the mercy of the mountain and will have to cross a stream and climb a waterfall to reach your goal! THE PEAK!

Local legends say that the worshipped deity Lord Subramanya’s footprint is present at the peak. If you are looking for satisfaction and fulfillment this is a trek that you MUST embark upon to surrender yourself to mother nature who makes sure that you think about nothing else but her.

 

Difficulty level

Strenuous

Approx Temperature

Max 30 degrees C

Accommodation type

 Tented accomodation/Bhattramane ( depending on availability )

Washrooms

Only at base camp

Food

Basic Veg food ( Rice,Sambar,Pickle )

Transport

Non A/C (According to group size)

Distance from Bangalore

230 kms (one way)

Total trekking distance

14 km approx (one way)

Attraction

Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Kukke Subramanya Temple

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2 Days Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Non A/C Transport
  • Accommodation in Tents (2/3 Sharing)
  • 2 Breakfast
  • 2 Lunch
  • 1 Dinner
  • Basic First-Aid Support
  • Forest Permissions
  • Qualified Instructor from BMC

What is NOT included in the tour

  • GST
  • Sunday Dinner

 

Things to carry

Suggested things to carry: 

  • Personal medication (if any)
  • One strong backpack
  • Water bottles (enough to carry at least 2 litres of water)
  • Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavoured milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc)
  • Torch with new batteries
  • Trekking shoes (for better grip)
  • Camera (Optional)
Itinerary

Tentative Schedule:

Day 1

06:30 AM - Pick-up from BMC, Indiaranagar

06:45 AM - Pick-up from New Shanthi Sagar hotel, Domlur

07:00 AM - Pick up from Sapphire Toys, Richmond Road (Near Sacred Heart Church)

07:30 AM - Pick-up from Yesvantpur metro station

08:30 AM - Have Breakfast on the way

01:00 PM - Reach Kukke - Freshen up - Lunch

02:30 PM - Start trek to Bhattarmane

05:30 PM - Reach Bhattarmane 

08:00 PM - Have Dinner & Overnight stay in Tents

 

Day 2

04:00 AM - Wake up & freshen up

05:00 AM - Start trek to peak

07:30 AM - Have packed Breakfast on the way

09:00 AM - Reach the peak 

10:00 AM - Trek back to Bhattarmane

01:00 PM - Reach Bhattarmane & have Lunch

02:00 PM - Trek down to Kukke

05:00 PM - Reach Kukke & Start back to Bangalore

09:00 PM - Have Self sponsored Dinner on the way

11:50 PM - Arrival at Bangalore

Note: Drop points will be the same as pick-up 

Route Map for Pick up & Drop Points: https://goo.gl/maps/oUjFKDw4bPJG6ENX6

Difficulty Level
Strenuous
Category
upcomings
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