The Ultimate Guide to Trekking in Chikmagalur
The Ultimate Guide to Trekking in Chikmagalur
If you’re someone who loves nature and adventure, then trekking the trails of the mountains and waterfalls in Chikmagalur are perfect for you!
So, whether you’re a first-timer at trekking or someone well-experienced, check out this detailed guide to trekking in Chikmagalur that could come in handy for you.
We have information about the best trekking trails to go to in Chikmagalur, what is the best time to trek to those places and what are the essentials you need to carry.
Trekking in Chikmagalur: Top Trails, Best Time to Trek, What to Carry and More1. Mullayangiri Peak
Entry Charges: Free (Prior permission required from Chikmagalur Forest Department)
Timings: Open 24 hours (visiting at dark is not advisable)
Best Months to Visit: Best Months to Visit:
Trek Duration: 8 hours (one-way)
Level of Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Moderate to difficult This peak is located in the Baba Budan Giri Range of mountains of the Western Ghats and is Karnataka’s highest peak.
Things to Carry: Food/snacks, water, a jacket, a cap, trekking boots, first-aid kit, sunscreen
2. Bandaje Falls
Entry Charges: Rs. 250 per adult and Rs. 125 per child
Timings: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Trek Duration: 6 – 7 kilometres (7 to 8 hours)
Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Best Months to Visit: June to October
Description:This is a 200-foot water falls, plunging into the Western Ghats, where the Ballarayana Durga Fort too is located.
Things to Carry: Water, snacks, flashlight, cap, sunscreen, first-aid kit, comfortable shoes
3. Kudurehmukh Trek
Entry Charges:
Timings: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Best Months to Visit: June to February
Trek Duration: 9 kilometres, 1 day
Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Description: If you’re looking for beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views this trek, to reach the Kudurehmukh peak at 1,894 meters above sea level is the one for you.
Things to Carry: Water, ID proof, sunscreen and cap, hiking shoes, snacks, first-aid kit
4. Jhari Falls
Entry Charges: Free
Timings: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Best Months to Visit: July to March
Trek Duration: 40 minutes (2 to 3 kilometres, one way)
Level of Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Description: It is a 2-tier waterfall, locked inside the dense forest of the Western Ghats, where the water falls from rocks of heights of 50 to 70 meters tall.
Things to Carry: Food/snacks, water, spare set of clothes, comfortable shoes, first-aid kit
5. Baba Budan Giri Trek
Entry Charges:Free
Timings:8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Best Months to Visit: September to March
Trek Duration: 5 hours (9 kilometres)
Level of Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Description:Baba Budan Giri is a mountain range in the Western Ghats and at the peak you can witness spectacular views.
Things to Carry: Food/snacks, water, a jacket, a cap, trekking boots, first-aid kit, sunscreen
Takeaway
If you’re an adventure junky or someone who wants to begin their journey into the world of trekking, these of some of the best treks you could try out. The views are breathtaking, while the experience will be one to remember!
So, for more information check out our website and we’ll have you covered!
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