Kumara Parvatha Trek | Backpackers United

Kumara Parvatha at an elevation of 1,712 m (5617 ft) above Mean Sea Level (MSL) is the sixth highest peak of Karnataka and 31st overall in the Western Ghats. It is one of the most popular and scenic trekking trails in the Western Ghats which is cherished by trekkers and nature lovers.

The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary has located 36 Km from Somwarpet and 1.5 km from Kumaralli, it is located amid the jungle. Trekking can be done from the base, Bhagati, which is a 10 km, 3-4-hour trek. The trekking zone can be approached from Pushpagiri – Somwarpet side or from Kukke Subramanya side.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION:  Bangalore
DEPARTURE TIME: Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the pickup time.

ITINERARY:

Day 0: Travel from Bengaluru to Somwarpet.

Day 1: Day in Coorg

Freshen up. Have authentic Coorg style breakfast at our hostel carry packed lunch and head to the Eastern Approach via Beedehalli (Somwarpet side). Check-In at the Forest Check Post. Start our trek towards the Peak. On the trail, one can expect a jungle terrain with numerous freshwater streams which are full of minerals. It is on this route, we scale to the summit of the mountain with a bird’s eye view of the mountain range. After having lunch at the summit we descend back towards somwarpet sides and head back to the hostel have dinner around the campfire and engage in some games or play some music.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Return

We start this day early in the morning after waking to an amazing cup of Coffee which is grown in the estate and have breakfast. After breakfast, one can take a walk in the numerous coffee and Pepper Plantations around the hostel and explore the true beauty of Coorg. We can also visit the Golden Temple in Bylakuppe which is a Buddhist monastery for some shopping, have self-sponsored lunch and head back to Bangalore.

Stay: -

• Accommodation in hostel in Backpackers United hostel.
• There will be separate stay for boys and girls.

INCLUDED: 

• One night accommodation
• 02 Breakfast, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner, Snacks.
• Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
• Transportation Non-AC push back seater.
• Forest Permits.
• Services of an expert guide.

EXCLUDES:

• Optional activities.
• Additional charges for Forest Permit may be applicable for Foreign Nationals 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 sites.
• Any items/services not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.

Things to Carry: -

• Strong backpack for trekking.
• Water bottles at least 2 litres.
• Cloths for two days and an extra set of cloths.
• 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.
• A torch with new batteries
• One plastic box if you want to carry energy boosters like Chocolate bars, flavoured milk, should be carried without the rappers.
• Camera (optional).
• Long socks
• Good trekking shoes.

What to Expect

• Trekking
• Sightseeing