KumaraParvatha

Описание: Kumara Parvatha #1712m is the highest peak in Puspagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. This is fifth highest peak in Karnataka (after Mullayanagiri, BabaBudangiri, Kudremukh and Tadiandamol) and the trekking path from Kukke Subramanya is regarded as most difficult trek in SouthIndia.

This trekking is divided into four stops;
1. @7km : Battara Mane / Forest Entry Checkpost (Camp Site)
2. @9.5km : Kallu Mantapa ( kallu~stone, mantapa~hall)
3. @12km : Shesha Parvatha
4. @14km : Kumara Parvatha

About a kilometre walk away from Kukke Subramanya temple the trekking trail begins. First 7 kms, the trail is mostly 40 degree inclination and leads to Battara Mane, where you can get basic south Indian meal. This stretch takes about 3 hours.

If planning to do full trek then pitch tent at BattaraMane before proceeding further. BattaraMane might be full of tents when you get back and finding spot to camp at night will be very difficult.

The second phase is to KalluMantapa and is mostly 50 degree inclination on hilly grassland.

The trek from here is almost 60 degree until Shesha Parvatha.

From Shesha, the trek is moderate descend into jungle (you can witness wildlife tracks) until you reach a big rock blocking the trail. After climbing this rock the trail opens to rocky Kumara Parvatha Peak.

Start back from KP early, may be at 4pm best, to reach BattaraMane before it gets dark. On Day2 you can complete rest of the descend. Stopping at water point on way back is the most rejuvenating experience.

KumaraParvatha trek is righly the most difficult trek in South India, but what is less discussed is the best scenic views it offers.

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Total distance : 28km
Level : difficult