Kodachadri Trek

Kodachadri hills are filled with dense forests at an altitude of 1343 metres above sea level. While trekking to the top of altitude one can witness beauty of Hidlumane Falls. Overnight journey to Kodachadri begins from Bangalore.

Highlights:

• Trek through the dense forest to reach Kodachadri peak
• Witness beauty of Hidlumane Falls

Kodachadri hills are filled with dense forests at an altitude of 1343 metres above sea level. While trekking to the top of altitude one can witness beauty of Hidlumane Falls. The sunset watched from Kodachadri peak on a clear day is an enchanting experience.Kodachadri trekking starts from Nagodi village or Nittur, Shimoga village which are located at the base of Kodachadri. It is just 399 kms from Bangalore, one can take public transport to reach Nagodi village (Hosanagara Taluk). 

There are so many trekking routes to reach kodachadri. It is believed that Adi Shankaracharya meditated on Kodachadri peak. To commemorate this, the Sarvagna Peeth is located at the site. The Kodachadri trek is possibly the toughest of popular treks in Karnataka but the view from the peak makes the effort worthwhile. A cover of verdant jungle stretches in all directions, and on a clear day, one can catch a glimpse of the azure Arabian Sea from the top. The view of the sunset and sunrise from the peak is breathtaking.Trekking in Kodachadri is to be planned between October to January. Apart from the scenic beauty of Kodachadri trekkers will also find agricultural fields and huts on the way. Enthusiasts can take a refreshing dip in the Hindlumane Falls.

The panoramic view from the peak of Kodachadri is mesmeric which can be reached after overcoming an adventurous trekking trail of 18km. 

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1:

06:30 AM: Reach homestay
07:30 AM: Fresh up
08:30 AM: Have breakfast and carry packed lunch
09:30 AM: Start Kodachadri trek
02:00 PM: Reach peak and have packed lunch
02:30 PM: Descend
06:30 PM: Reach homestay and have tea
08:30 PM: Enjoy campfire followed by dinner

Day 2:

07:30 AM: Wake up and get ready
08:00 AM: Have breakfast
09:00 AM: Checkout from homestay and depart to Bangalore Visit Nagara Fort on the way back to Bangalore 
07:30 PM: Have breakfast