Description

Overview 

• Booking Cut-off: 25 days before or until permits are available. 

The Kudremukh Trek is a dream destination for every orophile. It takes trekkers through steep hills and valleys, offering a unique landscape. The hills, shaped by severe monsoon winds, are devoid of trees, and are instead covered with grass. The valleys, protected from wind and with deep soil profiles, feature stunted evergreen forests, creating a unique microclimate full of mosses, orchids, and other flora. The trek offers a fresh experience with invigorating air and views of diverse wildlife, including plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies. 

About Kudremukh National Park (KNP):
Kudremukh National Park spans parts of three districts: Chikmagalur, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada, and is home to the highest peak, Kudremukh, at 1892 meters. The park consists of steep hills, valleys, and grasslands interspersed with narrow strips of forest, making it a fantastic trekking experience. 

Trek Details 

• Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult 

• Trek Length: 22 Kms (Two-way) 

• Altitude: 1894 Meters 

• Distance from Bangalore: 330 Kms (One Way) 

• Minimum Age: 10 Years 

• Maximum Age: 50 Years 

• Weather: 28 to 30°C (March to June) 

• Attractions: Beautiful landscape, Wildlife, Kudremukh Peak 

• Transport: Non-AC Tempo Traveler or Mini Bus 

• Food: Veg Food 

• Washrooms: Only at Base Camp 

• Accommodation Type: Dorms (Separate for Male & Female) 

Inclusions 

• Transport: Non-AC Tempo Traveler or Mini Bus 

• Forest Permission Charges 

• Accommodation: Tent or Dormitory 

• Meals: 

• 2 Breakfasts 

• 1 Lunch 

• 1 Snack 

• 1 Dinner 

• Jeep Charges 

• Basic First Aid Support 

• Instructor from BMC 

Note: There is a different permission charge for foreigners, which should be paid on-site by the participant. 

Exclusions 

• GST 

• Soormane Waterfall Entry 

• Sunday Lunch 

• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions 

Packing List 

• Personal Items: 

• Personal medication (if any) 

• Toiletries 

• Clothing: 

• Fresh pair of clothes for two days 

• Raincoat (Highly Suggested) 

• Trekking shoes (Highly Suggested) 

• Essential Gear: 

• Strong backpack (Preferably waterproof) 

• Water bottles (at least 2 liters) 

• A torch with new batteries (must in case of emergency) 

• Empty lunchbox 

• Sunglasses, Sunscreen 

• Camera (Optional) 

• Energy Food: 

• Chocolate bars, flavored milk, electrolyte drinks (Glucose, etc.) 

• Important Note: 

• Do not carry single-use plastic items (e.g., chocolates, chips, water bottles). 

• The Forest Department will conduct a detailed check before starting the trek, and single-use plastic items will result in a fine or denial of permission to trek. 

• Unwrap snacks (like chocolates or chips) and place them in reusable containers. 

Itinerary 

Day 1: Bangalore to Kudremukh 

• 07:30 PM: Pick-up from BMC, Indiranagar 

• 07:45 PM: Pick-up from Domlur Sky Walk, Opp. Domlur Bus Stop 

• 08:00 PM: Pick-up from Sapphire Toys, Richmond Road (Near Sacred Heart Church) 

• 08:30 PM: Pick-up from Yesvantpur Metro Station 

Day 2: Trek to Kudremukh Peak 

• 05:00 AM: Reach Homestay 

• 06:00 AM: Freshen up & Breakfast 

• 07:30 AM: Reach Trek Start Point & Avail permission 

• 08:00 AM: Start trekking to Kudremukh Peak 

• 12:00 PM: Reach the peak & have packed lunch on the way 

• 01:30 PM: Begin descending 

• 06:00 PM: Reach base camp & have Tea/Coffee Snacks 

• 06:00 PM: Campfire, Dinner & Overnight Stay 

Day 3: Visit Same Tea Estate & Belluru Temple Enroute 

• 08:00 AM: Have breakfast, Start from KNP 

• 09:00 AM: Visit Soormane Waterfalls or Samse Tea Estate with Belur Temple 

• 01:30 PM: Have self-sponsored lunch on the way 

• 08:00 PM: Reach back to Bangalore