Kumara Parvatha, Karnataka
Kumara Parvatha Trek
Beedehalli to Kukke
- Duration
- 2D / 1N2 days · 1 night
- Starts from
- Bangalore
- Trip type
- Trekking
A tough 22 km traverse over Kumara Parvatha.Bookings are recommended at least 30 days in advance,trek permits are subject to availability. Do Enquiry
- Trekking
- Heights
- Nature
- Adventure
- Culture
Dates
- 6–7 Nov 20262 days₹4,499
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The trip
Kumara Parvatha, also known as Pushpagiri, rises to about 5,620 ft on the border of Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada, inside the Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. It is one of the toughest and most rewarding treks in South India: a full-day traverse from Beedehalli on the Coorg side, over the summit and Shesha Parvatha, and down the long forest trail to the temple town of Kukke Subramanya.
We leave Bangalore in the evening and drive overnight to a homestay near Somwarpet. After an early breakfast and the permit check at Beedehalli, the climb begins: about 7-8 km of steep trail through dense forest, rocky paths and open grassland, with the views of the Western Ghats widening as you gain height. From the summit the ridge runs about 1 km to Shesha Parvatha, then the descent passes the old stone Kallu Mantapa to Bhatrumane, a well-known rest stop, and on through about 7 km of dense, often slippery forest to Kukke Subramanya. The whole traverse is about 22 km and takes 10-12 hours depending on pace and weather. The vehicle meets us at Kukke and takes us back to the homestay for dinner.
The second day is easy. After breakfast we visit Mallali Falls, a 200 ft waterfall in the foothills of the Pushpagiri range, and then Namdroling Monastery, the Golden Temple at Bylakuppe, one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in India. After a self-sponsored lunch we drive back, reaching Bangalore around 11 PM.
This is a long, demanding day on foot. Come with good fitness, good shoes, energy bars and plenty of water.
Transport, the homestay night, 2 breakfasts, a packed lunch and a dinner, forest entry fees and permits, and trek leaders are included.
Highlights
Day 1 · 7:30 AMClimb to the Kumara Parvatha summit
Day 1 · 12:30 PMSummit, packed lunch & Shesha Parvatha
Day 2 · 9:30 AMMallali Falls
Day 2 · 12:00 PMNamdroling Monastery (Golden Temple)
Day by day
Overnight Drive & Kumara Parvatha Traverse
Pickups start at 7:20 PM the evening before (HSR Layout, Domlur, Cubbon Park, Nayandahalli by 9:10 PM); dinner that night is self-sponsored, so please eat before boarding. We drive overnight in a non-AC push-back seat vehicle to a homestay near Somwarpet. After breakfast and permits at Beedehalli, we climb to the summit, cross to Shesha Parvatha and descend via Bhatrumane to Kukke Subramanya, about 22 km, then drive back to the homestay for dinner.
- 5:30 AMArrive at the homestay & freshen upReach the homestay near Somwarpet after the overnight drive and freshen up. Rooms are on multiple sharing, separate for men and women.
- 6:00 AMBreakfast (included)An early breakfast at the homestay. Packed lunch for the trek is handed out here, so bring a lunch box.
- 6:45 AMDrive to Beedehalli checkpostShort drive to the Beedehalli checkpost, where forest permits and IDs are checked before the trek starts.
- 7:30 AMClimb to the Kumara Parvatha summit (a highlight)About 7-8 km of steep, strenuous trail through dense forest, rocky paths and open grassland to the 5,620 ft summit.
- 12:30 PMSummit, packed lunch & Shesha Parvatha (a highlight)360-degree views of the Western Ghats and a packed lunch (included), then about 1 km along the rocky ridge to Shesha Parvatha.
- 2:00 PMDescend via Kallu Mantapa to BhatrumaneAbout 4 km down steep, rocky slopes and grassland, past the old stone Kallu Mantapa, to the rest stop at Bhatrumane.
- 4:00 PMBhatrumane to Kukke SubramanyaThe final 7 km, a gradual descent through dense forest that can be slippery, ending in Kukke Subramanya town. Freshening up there is self-paid.
- 7:30 PMDrive back to the homestay & dinner (included)The vehicle picks the group up at Kukke and drives back to the homestay, where a vegetarian dinner is served.
Mallali Falls, Namdroling Monastery & Return
An easy day after the traverse. Breakfast at the homestay, then Mallali Falls in the foothills of the Pushpagiri range and the Golden Temple at Namdroling Monastery, a self-sponsored lunch and the drive back, reaching Bangalore around 11 PM.
- 7:30 AMWake up, freshen up & check outA slower start after the long trek day. Pack up and check out after breakfast.
- 8:00 AMBreakfast (included)Breakfast at the homestay before heading out.
- 9:30 AMMallali Falls (a highlight)A 200 ft waterfall in the forested foothills of the Pushpagiri range. Water levels vary with the season.
- 12:00 PMNamdroling Monastery (Golden Temple) (a highlight)One of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in India, known for its towering golden statues and calm atmosphere.
- 1:30 PMLunch (self-sponsored)Lunch at a local eatery near the monastery. Not included in the price.
- 3:00 PMDrive back to BangaloreHead home, reaching Bangalore around 11 PM along the pickup route, depending on traffic.
What’s included
5 items · extras
Gear & extras, 5 items
- Homestay near Somwarpet, multiple sharing rooms, separate for men and women
- Round trip from Bangalore by non-AC tempo traveller or mini bus (by group size) with push-back seats
- Trek leaders
- 2 breakfasts, 1 packed lunch and 1 dinner
- Karnataka Forest Department entry fees and trek permits
Not included, 6 items
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- GST @ 5%
- Personal expenses of any kind
- Insurance of any kind (health, medical, life and accidental)
- Freshening up at Kukke Subramanya after the trek
- Meals not listed in the inclusions, including dinner on the way out and Day 2 lunch
Questions about this trip
What should I carry?
A soft copy of your Aadhaar or Voter ID (required for the permit); a small backpack for the trek; energy bars and a glucose packet (required); 2 litres of water; a lunch box and spoon for the packed lunch; shoes with good grip and flip-flops; a raincoat and bag cover; a warm layer; a torch or headlamp; toiletries; a change of clothes and poly bags for wet ones; a power bank; and cash for meals not included.
How hard is the Kumara Parvatha trek?
It is rated moderate to hard and is one of the toughest weekend treks in South India: about 22 km in one day, 10-12 hours on foot. The first 7-8 km climb to the 5,620 ft summit is steep and strenuous, and the long descent to Kukke is rocky, then slippery in the forest. You need good fitness and some trekking experience. The minimum age is 12.
Are permits included? When should I book?
Yes, forest entry fees and trek permits are included and arranged for you. Permits are limited and issued by the Forest Department through Aranya Vihaara, so booking at least 30 days ahead is recommended. Bookings are confirmed subject to permit availability; if permits are not issued for your date, the booking amount is refunded.
Where does the trek start and end?
It starts at the Beedehalli checkpost on the Coorg side and ends at Kukke Subramanya, so it is a one-way traverse. The vehicle drops you at Beedehalli, picks the group up at Kukke in the evening and drives back to the homestay near Somwarpet. Freshening up at Kukke before the drive is self-paid.
Is it safe to join solo or with strangers?
Yes. Most people on this trek come solo or in small groups. The group is led by trained trek leaders, a female trek leader accompanies every group, and rooms at the homestay are separate for men and women.
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