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Kudremukh Peak Trek

Kudremukh Peak Trek

The horse-faced peak of the Western Ghats — a shola grassland traverse unlike anywhere else

Moderate 📍 Karnataka 📏 22 km ⛰️ Max 1894m 📅 2 day(s) ⚠️ Forest department permit mandatory. Entry only with registered guide. Book in advance at Kudremukh range office.

Best Seasons

Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb

Start Point

Kudremukh National Park entry → Kudremukh peak (1,894m)

Kudremukh village is 95km from Mangaluru. Regular buses from Mangaluru to Karkala, then change to Kudremukh. Mudigere and Chikkamagaluru also accessible.

Highlights

  • Rolling shola grasslands and cloud forests unique to the Western Ghats
  • Endangered lion-tailed macaque and gaur habitat
  • Summit view of Bhadra reservoir and surrounding valleys

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