Kudremukh Peak which means Horse face in Kannada at a height of (6214 ft) is the third highest peak in Karnataka. Located in Chikmangalore district Kudremukh is a moderate to difficult level trek as one has to cross open grasslands with a panoramic view of the national park. Total trek distance is 22kms to and fro.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Pickup 1: Rajaji Nagar, Navarang theatre at 9:30 PM Pickup 2: Yashawanthpur metro station at 9:45 PM
DEPARTURE TIME
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
RETURN TIME
Approximately 10.00 PM.
WEAR
Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.
INCLUDED
Accommodation to stay, 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 DinnerEvening snacks and tea, Veg and Non-Veg.Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.Forest Permits.Service of expert guide.
NOT INCLUDED
Optional activities.Additional charges for forest permit may be applicable for foreign National as per forest department.Personal expenses, tips, laundry, telephone calls personal medicines.Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.Any meals not mentioned in the itinerary.Evacuation charges, damage of any nature, entrance fees at sitesAny items / services not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
Group size:
As per the Government , COVID 19 Guidelines to follow Social Distancing the number of people in a vehicle will be as follows
- Tempo Traveller ( 13 Seater ) – 8 pax + 1 Trek Leader
- Minibus ( 21 Seater ) – 15 pax + 1 Trek Leader
What to Expect
ITINERARY
Day 0: Transportation
Pickup from Bangalore – Indiranagar, Domlur and MG Road
- Pickup from Bangalore
- Have Dinner before boarding the vehicle
- Begin your overnight journey to Kodachadri.
Day 1: Day of the Trek
- Reach early morning to the homestay and freshen up.
- The first day of your trek; have breakfast by around 07:30 AM.
- After having breakfast and take the packed lunch before leaving for the trek
- By 08:00 AM, you can start trekking to the top of Kodachadri peak which is around 14Km one side (approximately).
- Have lunch near to the peak.
- Enjoy the beautiful sunset at the peak and descent back to the homestay by the jeep vehicle (self-sponsored).
- Return to homestay Fresh up and have dinner later and enjoy an optional bonfire. Retire for the night.
Day 2: Return to Bangalore
- On Sunday wake up early, have breakfast and visit Nagara fort on the way back to Bangalore.
- Have self-sponsored lunch on the way to Bangalore.
Stay: –
- Accommodation in dormitory or tents depending on the availability.
- There will be separate stay for boys and girls.
Things to Carry: –
- Strong backpack for trekking.
- hand sanitizer and facemask
- Water bottles at least 2 liters.
- Cloths for two days and an extra set of clothes.
- A Polybag to carry your wet clothes back to Bangalore.
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Cap/hat
- Toiletries: – Shampoo, towel, toothpaste, soap, tissue paper, etc.
- Juice packs, Glucon-D, etc.
- Raincoat or a poncho.
- Personal medication if any.
- Mosquito repellent cream.
- Leach repellents like body spray, Dettol, etc.
- A torch with new batteries
- One plastic box if you want to carry energy boosters like Chocolate bars, flavored milk, should be carried without the rappers.
- Camera (optional).
- Long socks
- Good trekking shoes.
- Sandals to walk around at homestay.
Advisory: –
- All Covid-19 guidelines issued by the Govt will be followed.
- Please maintain social distancing during the trek
- Dont share water bottles during the trek
- The homestay will be sanitized before and after the stay
- Avoid spitting and gargling on the trail
- Please check with your tour operator for any forest permission requirements.
- Do not expect luxury as we will be traversing through pristine and untamed nature.
- No smoking and consumption of alcohol before or during the activity.
- Carrying jewelry or other valuables is not advisable.
- Do not expect separate accommodation as it is a group trip.
- Drop points will be the pickup points.
