Located in Shivamoga district kodachadri peak at an elevation of (1343m) is a must-do on every trekker and adventure enthusiasts bucket list. Thick forests beautiful sunsets and open grasslands make this an ideal trekking destination.
Start your trip on Friday night after boarding the vehicle from the pickup locations which will be informed before the trip. We will reach kantihole village in Hosanagar taluk in Shivamoga district early in the morning, one can freshen up have breakfast and head to the base of kodachadri.
While on the trek we cross hidlumane falls and thick jungle trails of the Western Ghats. Once we reach the peak we can visit the Sarvagna Peeta Shankaracharya Temple. The Temple is constructed on the site where Sri Adi Shankaracharya is supposed to have meditated and offered his worship to Devi Sarawati.
The total trek distance is 14 Km to and fro
WEAR
- Comfortable athletic clothing
- hiking boots
- hat
- jacket
- sunscreen.
INCLUDED
- Accommodation to stay
- 2 Breakfast 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner Evening snacks and tea, Only 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 sites
- Any items / services not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
What to Expect
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.
- 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.
