OVERVIEW
Trekking is the best activity for fitness and agility Freakers. Exploring trekking trails at any vacation destination has its unique experience that will blow your mind off and beckon you to try your guts.
Trekking in South India is covered with a full range of options. Starting with stunning forest and western ghats, south India has a vast shoreline and even rocky mountain treks.
Most of the trekking destinations are inter-connected and mapped which provide you a minute of details of routes yet the spirit of exploring a region on foot is the best antidote to your restless feet and mind. Don’t forget to find yourself brilliant trekking shoes, protective gear, a sturdy backpack, and one of the best screen tents possible, as you will surely need it.
In this article, we are providing you with a list of trekking destinations in south India that will certainly fill your adventure experience with joy and memories.
Some of the best trekking location of south India
KUMARA PARVATHA TREK
Kumara paratha trek is located in Coorg which stands at an elevation of 1712 m. This hill belongs to the Pushpagiri range. People from all over the country, especially from south India visit there to get the blessing of a temple called Kukke Subramanya. Devotees fill these temple premises almost all the time.
There is a Pushpagiri wildlife sanctuary which is lush with greenery and thick grasses. Right behind this sanctuary, there is a temple, Subramanya temple, standing tall is Shesha Parvatha which is an attraction for tourists.
Pushpagirua and Kumara Parvatha is the name of the peak which is hidden most of the time and is visible only after crossing sheesha Parvatha.
It has a thick forest and vast grassland, even a waterfall.
Distance- 6 km
Duration- 6 hours
Difficulty- Moderate to Difficult
Location- Coorg
MULLAYANAGIRI TREK
Mullayanagiri is one of the best trekking destinations in western ghat with a splendid view of nature. Once you start trekking serpentine forest trails, you would listen to the occasional cacophony of birds that breaks the silence of the region.
The name of this trek derives from the tomb at its summit. The summit of this trek is located near the tomb of Mullappa Swamy and the temple of Lord Shiva. However, if you want to push yourself the Mullayanagiri trek can be made more hard and challenging by venturing into Baba Budangiri Hills. This hike will go an extra 10 km or so of trekking.
Duration- 2 days
Difficulty- easy to Moderate
Altitude- 6332 ft
Location- Chikmagalur
KODACHADRI TREK
Kodachadri trek is one of the most popular treks in South India. This most frequented trekking site is covered with a number of trails to reach the summit. Kodachadri trek is for trek lovers to test the level of fitness by easy to difficult trekking uphill through grassland and tropical forest or by a moderate trek.
This trek passes through the Marakuttaka and Hidlumane falls where the route is steep and bumpy which is certainly a challenging trek. Kodachadri trek attracts tourists throughout the year for its Moola Mukambika temple.
There is a waterfall where you can take a chance upon cascading waterfalls, rolling meadows, and eddy cliffs as you scale the peak and capture the moments on your camera.
Duration- 2 days
Difficulty- Easy to Moderate
Altitude- 4302
Location- Shimoga
KOTAGIRI TREK
Kotagiri is one of those Offbeat trek spots where you can spend some days exploring the undiscovered trails of the Nilgiris range. It has its majestic charm and soothing atmosphere. There are some major attractions such as Elk Falls, Catherine falls, and Doddabetta peak.
The pleasant weather and fluctuating temperatures add up to the beauty of this trek. The other reason for this trek is not much explored by the people is due to the prohibition for tourists by the forest department. Kotagiri trek starts from the tea estate and will continue down the gorge till Mettupalayam- Kotagiri junction.
Duration- 2 days
Difficulty- Easy
Altitude- 3550
Location- Ooty
BRAHMAGIRI TREK
The Brahmagiri hills stand at an elevation of 1608 m above sea level. This takes one of the popular treks in Karnataka sharing the border with Kerala. The Name Barhmagiri has its spiritual connection as it is believed as this hill the abode of Lord Brahma. Although the peak of this trek is Lil demanding. The view of the sprawling valley down the hills under the spotlessly blue is worth seeing. Make sure to stay overnight at the Brahmagiri hills to watch the amazing sunset along the skyline.
Duration- 2 days
Difficulty- Moderate
Altitude- 2570
Location- Coorg, Virajpet Taluk