Kumara Parvatha is one of the highest peaks in Karnataka and considered to be toughest trek in Karnataka. It is a perfect mix of physical challenge and natural beauty of the Pushpagiri Wildlife sanctuary.If you like trekking then this place should definitely be in your list.
Duration: 1 Night / 2 Days
Trek starting point:Kukke Subramanya
Trek difficulty level: Difficult
Kumara Parvatha trek distance:14 Kms (One side)
Kumara Parvatha peak height:1712 Mts
Time to trek:8-10 Hours (One side)
Camping: Allowed
Permission:Required from forest office
Things to carry: A good strong backpack,clothes-2 pairs,extra socks,toilet paper,tooth paste and brush,bathing soap,towel,whistle,water bottles,jacket/wind-cheater,camera,cap,goggles,torch,your personal medicine and first aid kit,cell-phone ( extra battery or power bank if possible as it discharge in a day),Dry fruits,energy bar and energy drink.
Stage 1: You trek inside forest.Afer the exit from forest till Bhatara Mane trek trail is relatively easy.You will get basic food (veg) and water in Bhatra mane.Restrooms will be availanle in Bhatra mane and forest camp.Total length of this stage is ~5.5Kms. Time required to trek us about 3-4 hours.
Stage 2: Starts from bhatra mane,you will find the forest office just after viewpoint.You need to register names of the individuals with an entry fee of Rs.200 in forest office.After the forest office you will come across one view point where you can relax bit.After this trek trail become little steeper.Trek length of this stage is about 2.5Kms.Time required trek stage 2 is about 1.5-2.5 hours.Near Kallu mantap you will find water source.
Stage 3: You need to trek steep trail in this stage and its the most difficult part of whole trek.You will come across couple of small flat trail stretch in between.Distance of this stage is about 3 Kms.Time required to trek is about 2.5-3.5 hours.
Stage 4: Shesha Parvatha to Kumara Parvatha peak: Relatively easy trek trail compared to previous stage.You will descend bit and trek trail goes inside forest.You will find water stream inside this forest.This will be there till end of Dec or Jan.
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