These are the Best Trekking destinations in South India for a Weekend Gateway

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There are multipe treks near bangalore for begineers and experience level trekker. The real question is what kind of trekking you are thing off and what is your fitness level. Also Which trekking region of karnataka are you looking to explore?

Begineers Trek of Karnataka near Bangalore.

Gokarna Beach Trek: This trek is a combination of different beaches of Gokarna (Uttara kannada) which is about 500km from Bangalore. This trek is relatively easy and best trekking spot for begineer trekker. Food and Camping experience are the highlight of this trek.

Photo of Gokarna, Karnataka, India by Hemant Khandagale

Tadiandamol Trek : This trek is my favorite and one of the best trek from Coorg, Medikeri region. Coorg is about 250 km from bangalore and best hillstation to experience mountains valley and coffee farms. Even though this trek is 7km, it is the highest peak of Coorg region. The trek starts from coffee country which is also a good facility for accomodation here.

Photo of Tadiandamol, Yevakapadi, Karnataka by Hemant Khandagale

Kodachadri Trek : This trek falls in the Shivamoga region of Karnataka. This trek is of 14km and the highlight of this trek is the ungarded waterfall which make the place unique for trekkers and travelers from Bangalore. its said the Peak was a meditating ground for Shri Shankaracharya and so does the small temple refers too.

Photo of Kodachadri, Karnataka by Hemant Khandagale

Treks for Experience Trekkers near Bangalore

Kudremukh Trek : This trek is one the beautiful but challenging trek for begineers. The total distance of the trek is 22km –24km. The trek is filled with water streams, grassy valleys, and dense forest. The trek starts from the forest check post in Mullodi hills which is about 10km from Kalasa. This trek one of the most popular trek of Chikmangalur Karnataka.

Photo of Kudremukh, Karnataka, India by Hemant Khandagale

Kumara Parvatha Trek : This trek is one the tougest treks in karnataka. Even though the trekking distance is14km, the elevation of the trek and the dense forest with no water source makes this trek one of a challenge for trekkers. The trek starts from Kukke subramanya and could be completed to the other side of the mountain ie. towards Somwarpet.

Photo of Kumara Parvatha, Karnataka by Hemant Khandagale

Nishani Motte Trek : Usually trekking groups from bangalore like Nature Walkers, Get Beyond Limit or Plan the Unplanned offer only the smaller version of this trek ie. of 13km, but the longer version of this trek is challenging and also rewards from a trekkers perspective. The Trek starts from the base of Tala Kaveri Temple in Coorg and ends at the APC (Anti – Poaching Centre) which is located on the other end of the peak.

Photo of Nishani Motte, Karnataka by Hemant Khandagale

Do explore Karnataka near bangalore once in your lifetime and also share your experience in the comments.

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