A Visit to Mallalli Falls
After a disappointing day the previous day, we woke up to witness a beautiful & peaceful morning. All of us were in a good mood for two reasons. One, rain god was in a good mood and spared us from…
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Category: Karnataka
Karnataka Travel Stories – One State, Many Worlds
Kumara Parvatha – Unfinished task
My third visit to Western Ghats in less than two months period. First one to Sharavathi valley & next one to Kudremukha range. This time we were heading towards Kumara Parvatha or Pushpagiri, which marks as a boundary to Kodagu…
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A Short Trek to Achalu Betta
The story dates back to Aug 2006, when I came across some nice photos of this small hillock Achalu betta (or Achchalu) on DKM’s blog. Collected information from DKM on how to reach the place & four of us started…
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In Mysore
As the subject says, I’m in the heritage city of Karnataka – Mysore, on an official visit. As I’m going to stay here for 3 to 4 weeks, I’m looking for places to visit in and around Mysore, that is…
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Digest: Kuduremukha trek
Kuduremukha (or Kudremukha) trek log links consolidated – Basarikal gate to Mullodi on day one Somavathi falls @ Mullodi To Kuduremukha peak on day two General info on Kuduremukha trek Some random photos & more photos
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General Information on Kuduremukha
Previous: To Kudremukha peak Some general information on Kuduremukha – Kuduremukha in Kannada means horse (kudure) face (Mukha). And is approximately 350KM from Bangalore. Kuduremkha peak is at 1892 meters above sea level. Route (that we took): Bangalore – Kunigal…
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To Kuduremukha peak
The day started early. It was cold. After finishing our daily chores, we started our hike to Kuduremukha peak around 6.30AM. Initial stretch is an easy one, almost flat & no gradients. We walked one behind the other on the…
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Kuduremukha: Somavathi falls
<< Prev | Beginning of the trek | Next >> Somavathi falls is a very small but dangerous waterfall near Mullodi village. The waterfall is not more than 8 or 10ft height but very slippery. Each one of us who…
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