Trek to Kodachadri [23rd - 24th July 2022] - Registration is ON
Located in the scenic western ghats,
Kodachadri (1343m) in Shimoga is one of the better known trekking destinations
in Karnataka.
We start from Bangalore on Friday night and reach
Kattinahole, at the base of Kodachadri between 5 and 6 AM on saturday morning.
At about 8 AM after freshening up, and a quick breakfast at our homestay, we
will proceed to the trailhead, a quarter kilometer drive away. A quick
introduction and briefing and then we enter the Jeep trail that ferries pilgrims
to the temple up on the mountain. About a kilometer and a half later we deviate
off the jeep trail and cross a stream to enter into the jungle (Expect leeches
in the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons). The trails from here on are not very
clear and it is easy to lose our way if we don't remain in one group. This
stretch is about 2 kilometers long and passes through thick jungle. The trail
eventually opens out to an open field with a couple of huts and agricultural
land (the last signs of civilization until we hit the peak). We go past this
village dwelling and re-enter the jungle to hear the sounds of the Hidlumane
falls. This trail is extremely slippery with sharp rock and winds upwards
towards the waterfall. Twenty minutes of scrambling and stumbling up the path
and you are at the falls.
After a refreshing dip in the falls, we rejoin
the jungle trail to the right. The trail here on is extremely steep (60 degrees
at certain points) and passes through thick rainforest. You will be climbing up
rocks and branches at certain parts until half an hour later the trail leads out
to the hilly grasslands of Kodachadri. Here on, the trail overlooks panoramic
views and winds up and over a couple of hills. About 45 minutes later, the trail
merges with the jeep trail. We regroup here and proceed to Kodachadri peak which
is a 5 minute walk away from there.
We will rest and have our packed
lunch on the peak, after which we start heading back to the base. Being easier
on the knees and easy to navigate when we begin losing light in the evening, the
Jeep trail is ideal for reaching back to the base. A 3 hour hike along the trail
and we are back to the base camp for a well deserved dinner and sleep.
We freshen-up, have breakfast and leave our base-camp by 8 AM and proceed to the
Bidanur fort built by Shivappa Naik 30 kilometers away. The fort belonged to the
Keladi dynasty of 17th century and gives a complete view of the landscape in all
directions. We will spend an hour here and then proceed towards Bangalore only
stopping for lunch (self-sponsored) at Shimoga.
With its beautiful views
and evergreen jungle trails, Shimoga makes for a great introductory western-ghat
trek.
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Tentative Schedule:
Friday:
22nd July 2022
09:30 PM - Pick-up from BMC, Indiranagar
09:45 PM -
Pick-up from New Shanthi Sagar hotel, Domlur
10:00 PM - Pick up from Sapphire Toys, Richmond
Road (Near Sacred Heart Church)
10:30 PM - Pick up from Yeshwantpur metro station
Saturday: 23rd July 2022
06:00 AM - Reach Campsite - Freshen-up & Breakfast
08:00 AM - Proceed to Kumble Village & Start trek to
Idlumane Waterfalls
- Reach waterfalls and relax
- Trek to peak - Have packed Lunch on the way up
- Reach Peak and enjoy
- Trek down to Base camp.
Sunday:
24th July 2022
05:30 AM - Wake up - Freshen-up - Breakfast.
09:00 AM - Pack your bag & proceed to visit
Shivappanaika's Fort at Nagara.
11:00 AM - Reach the Fort.
12:00 PM -
Start back to Bangalore - Have self sponsored lunch on the way.
10:00 PM -
Reach Bangalore.
Note: Drop points will be the same as pick-up points
Charges: Rs.3,750/- per participant
Above Charges
includes:
Non A/C transport
Accommodation in Homestay
2 Breakfast
1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Coordinator/Guide
Forest Permissions
Basic First Aid support
Above Charges does not includes: GST & Anything which is not mentioned above.
Read our
Cancellation Policy,
just in case you have to cancel participation
Read our
Refund Policy,
in case we are forced to cancel this event.
Important points to be noted before registering
For any clarification email us at
[email protected]
or call on
+91 9611102222
BMC Office Address
:
#778, 9th 'A'
Main Road,
1st
Stage, Indiranagar
Bangalore, Karnataka
Pin-560038
Landmark - Indiranagar Metro Station