Kumara Parvatha, which is also known as Pushpagiri is a beautiful mountain situated at an elevation of 5,616ft (1,712 m). Located in the Somwarpet Taluk, 20 km from Somwarpet in the northern part of Kodagu district, the Kumara Parvatha is the highest peak in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary and overall, the 4th highest peak in Karnataka. The KumaraParvatha is also one of the famous places for trekking in Karnataka situated in the region of Western Ghats.
The Kumara Parvatha is often referred to as Subramanya Hills and is the second-highest peak of the Kodagu district.The mountain is located in the midst of the Jungle and can be reached from both the eastern and western sides. The Eastern side entrance can be reached from Beedehalli through the Heggademane temple and the Western entrance from Kukke Subramanya through the Giri gadde. Although, the entrance through Beedehalli is less difficult.
Kumara Parvatha Trek is an exciting place totrek in Karnataka that gives ample opportunities to explore the beauty of nature. Situated in the middle of the jungle, the path to the Kumara Parvatha trek covers the tall dense forest, vast lush grasslands, and volcanic rocks. The journey to Kumara Parvatha will also lead you to beautiful cascading waterfalls. This is one of the most loved trekking spots in Karnataka because of the opportunities it gives to enjoy the incredible nature within just 2 days.
Difficulty Level
The Kumara Parvatha Trek is an easy trek and can be done by a beginneralsowho has a basic knowledge of trekking. The 2 days trekking journey to Kumara Parvatha covers tall dense forests and volcanic rocks.
Altitude to Cover
Being in the South Indian region, summer in Kumara Parvatha is hot and humid with a temperature of 36°C to 38°C. The winter seasonin the months of October to January is cold with a minimum temperature of 22°C to 20°C.
Some famous trekking sites organize trekking camps to Kumara ParvathaTrek and other beautiful sites. These are:
The Kumara Parvatha Trekjourney starts in the morning from Somwarpet town where one can easily get a delicious typical south Indian breakfast. In Kukke, on the main temple road, you can find two popular hotels named Neo Mysuru Café and Kumara Krupa Hotel open at 5 a.m. from where you can have your breakfast quickly and start your Trek. Once the trekking journeystartsyou won’t find hotels easily, the only place for food during this trek is Bhattaramane or Bhatta’s house, where you can find Rice, Dal, pickle, and Buttermilk prepared for trekkers.
Kumara Parvatha Trek Itinerary
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The Kumara Parvatha Trek can be accessible anytime throughout the year, although the best time to explore the beauty of this hill is during the winter season in the months of October to January and in the Rainy season in the months of June to September. As the summers in South India are very hot and humid it is better to avoid trekking during this season.
The best time for Kumara Parvatha Trekis during the winter season between the months of October to January and the Rainy season between the months ofJune to September.
The Kumara Parvatha Trek is an easy trek and can be done by a beginner with basic trekking knowledge.
The highest elevation of Kumara Parvatha Trek is 5,616 ft.
The trekking distance of the Kumara Parvatha Trek is around 22 km.
The Kumara Parvatha Trek in Karnatakais a 2 days trek.
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