Kumara Parvatha Trek

Kumara Parvata Peak also known by the name "Pushpagiri" lies in the backdrop of ancient shrine of Kukke Subramanya. "Giri" in Kannada means Peak. Kumara Parvata is the third tallest peak in Karnataka, Mullianagiri in Chickmaglur being the tallest and Thadiyendamol in Coorg being the second tallest. The peak, almost always playing "hide and seek" with the clouds, is one of the most beautiful sections of the Western Ghats. The region is habituated to dense fogs and heavy winds and is rampant with leech and snakes, especially cobras

Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary or Pushpagiri Forest Range spreads from Subramanya in Mangalore District to Somwarpet in Coorg district covering an area of 102 sq km. This range is abode to many gigantic peaks in the Western Ghats. Kumara Parvata Peak stands the tallest amongst the peaks in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary at an altitude of 5136 ft (1712 mts) above Sea level.

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Location info:India>Karnataka>Dakshina Kannada

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There are KSRTC buses from Bangalore to Kukke Subramanya and Somvarpet. The closest railway station is Hassan. Somvarpet is around 5 hours by road from Bangalore and is close to Kushal Nagar (in Coorg). If you reach Somvarpet, you need to take a local transport (hire a jeep?) and reach Bidalli and start the trek from there. Somvarpet to Bidalli takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

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• A strong Back-Pack (preferably water proof).
• Water bottle (enough to carry at least 2 liters of water).
• An extra pair of socks, under garments, T-Shirt.
• A water-proof jacket/sweater (if it begins to rain).
• Bandanna ( keeps the sweat out of the eyes ) and/or Wide brimmed hat.
• Toothbrush & toothpaste, towel, liquid soap.
• Few old news papers ( may be 4 would be fine).
• A torch with two new batteries and extra bulb.
• Some strong adhesive tape and/or A small role of strong string.
• A small pocket knife ( if you have a Victorinox -SWISS ARMY knife then great..).
• One matchbox/ lighter.
• Some tissue/toilet paper.
• Insect repellant (ex. Odomos).
• Basic First Aid & Medicine -
• Anti-Dysentery Pills (Eldoper)
• Some generic pills (Crocin, Imol, etc)
• Anti Cold preparation (COLDACT).
• Band aids.
• Gauze roll & antiseptic lotion.
• Energy Food ( Chocolate bars, Flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc ).
• Garbage bag to collect any litter we may create (or other people have created).

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