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Trekking routes in Coorg
The finest of Kodagu's treks tall tale to the south of the region along the Keralan border, everywhere an ancient path snakes through forests and across mountain ridges linking Nagarhole to Talakaveri in the southwest. Some of the trekking seats are very long in this area 40 to 45 km surrounded by drizzle forests and you could think it over waterfalls, mountain ranges, birds, animals, insects, valleys, reptiles.
Besides the plenty of opulent conservational expanse lone can discover rosewood, silver oak and cascading waterfalls. The favourite seats pro trekking are the Nagarhole National Park and the Irpu and Abbi Falls. Another area pro trekking is virtually lone of the generally beautiful temples by Bhagamandala, the place everywhere the Cauvery, with descending the Brahmagiri mountain, meets with the Sujoythi and the Kanike rivers. Built in the multi-roof Kerala stylishness it is a charming place of worship.
There is very a reduced amount of vegetation in mountainous and highland areas of Coorg (If you familiar with the jungle food you can get something to eat naturally), so result your way around is not come forth. But annotation with the intention of; generally of the treks to mountains involves tough steep climb to the summit. Highland trekking is single urge pro public in top shape condition. Bad weather and poor visibility can be converted into hindrance. You shall hardly run into one settlements and public . If you make injured, getting you back to the corrupt camp can be converted into a tough task in itself.
The preeminent season to trek in the area is linking October and progression; April and May are not as sweltering as approximately other parts of Karnataka. But dodge the monsoons linking June and September, as the trails can make dirty and the leaches rampant.
Best Season for trekking - January to april.
Trekking routes in Coorg:
- Nalkunad Palace to Talakaveri: There are two alternative routes to reach talakaveri. First route through Thadiyandamol peak (highest peak in coorg - 1745m), and another route through Iggutappa peak (1590m). better to take guide to avoid elephant, for route finding through some times difficult terrain.
- Climbing Peaks from Kakkabe: trekkers can climb peak of Thadiyandamol and Iggutappa peak from kakkabe ( kakkabe is the small town), You can reach by private buses from madikeri and virajpet. other possible climb to hill of Devasi Betta which is close to Irpu falls.
- Heggademane to Pushpagiri: Heggademane is the village which can reachable by bus from madikeri. Pushpagiri (1712m) is the second highest peak in Coorg. Trekkers better to take guide from locals and some agencies.
- Sanivarshante to Subramania: Sanivarsanthe is the small town in Somwarpet taluk. This well place to trek, this route is with rain forests and you can see many small waterfalls and animal behaviors, walking on top of the peaks it’s feel paradise. This trek will end up with subramania which is the small town in dakshina kannada district. This trek about 30 to 35 km.
- Galibeedu to Subramania: Galibeedu is the beautiful village, this is best trekking place in coorg, and peaks of these ranges are very beautiful. Animal and reptiles are common here, this trek about 25 to 30 km, you can see the complete nature through this route. When you starting from galibeedu village, cardamom and coffee plantation are welcoming you after that can see rain forest. This is one of the difficult routes in coorg, you must take help of local or trekking experts. You can confuse the routes in the middle of the rain forest. Top resorts like club Mahindra and heritage resorts situated in Galibeedu Village.
There are many unknown trekking routes, which have to take own risk of finding direction. It is highly recommended to expert’s trekkers only.
Important Notes for Trekkers: it is not recommended to trek alone for men and women, even group of women (there is no guarantee of security and safety). Be careful of Wild animals and poisonous snakes and scorpions. Don’t trek in the rainy season (June to September, many small rivers are getting big and you can’t cross the rivers). Coorg is one of the rainiest places in india.