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Kudremukh Trek with Waterfalls

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Kudremukh Trek from Bangalore

The absolutely stunning Kudremukh is a trekkers delight with rolling hills, crystal clear streams, sprawling grasslands, and dense shola forests. Easily the most beautiful trek in western ghats.

  • Reviews 3 Reviews
    5/5
  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
      Weekend Trip/Trek
    • Activity Level Moderate
      3/8
    • Group Size Medium Group
      10-20
    All about the Kudremukh Trek with Waterfalls.

    Hello Trekkers!

    Kudremukh is one of the highest peaks in Karnataka, located in the heart of Kudremukh National Park. The name Kudremukh is derived from the side view of this mountain that resembles the Horse face. If trekking in the dense green western ghats is in your wishlist, this is the trek for you. 

    Kudremukh attracts trekkers from all over India. There is a rule set by the forest department that only 50 trekkers are allowed on any given day. There is no prior booking or reservation, and the only way to do the trek is by presenting ourselves at the checkpoint early in the morning around 6 AM. Because of the mad rush created these days on Saturdays, many trekkers usually go back with empty hands, disappointed. 

    To give ourselves the best chance of doing Kudremukh trek, we will attempt this trek on Sunday when the crowd is way lesser according to our research.

    We will start the trip from Bangalore on Saturday early morning, stop by for a quick breakfast, and play lots of interesting games on board. As we hit the mountains, we will finish our Lunch and directly head to Tender Coconut waterfalls. By late evening we shall check into a trekkers homestay with very basic amenities. The location of the homestay is heavenly surrounded by tall trees, rich vegetation, and green hills. After sipping a hot cup of tea, we will chill out for some time and rest early.

    On Day 2, we will wake up early, mark our attendance at the forest check post close to the homestay to start our journey towards King Kudremukh. The initial part of the trek passes through dense forests interspersed with flowing streams of crystal clear water. Crossing these streams is fun, with slippery rocks and chilling water wetting our shoes. This jungle is followed by green carpets of endless grasslands welcoming trekkers onto smooth hill slopes, one above another as if they are meticulously arranged by nature. Kudremukh trek is a serene experience, in spite of the challenge it offers. After all, finishing a 20 Km mountain hike in the diverse terrain of Kudremukh is no mean feat for everybody.

    You might have gotten doubt already, what if in a worst-case scenario, we aren’t allowed to trek to Kudremukh on Sunday. In this case, trekkers have an alternative Kurinjal Trek which is also in Kudremukh National Park and equally beautiful as well as challenging as Kudremukh trek. Because of the special case scenario of Kudremukh that is explained above, we cannot 100% promise Kudremukh trek.

    Highlights of Kudremukh Trip:

    • Trek to The King of Western Ghats Kudremukh
    • Elaneeru (Tender coconut) waterfalls

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    1. Day 1 Schedule
      • Start from Bangalore early in the morning, day journey with plenty of group activities on board.
      • Take a couple of stops for Breakfast, Lunch as we move towards Kudremukh National Park.
      • Directly go to the Tender Coconut Waterfalls and take a refreshing dip in the chilling mountain water.
      • Head to the homestay by an offroad Jeep, check-in, enjoy a hot cup of tea at the beautiful location, chill out till late evening.
      • Finish dinner and rest for the day.
    2. Day 2 Schedule
      • Wake up early, freshen up, have breakfast, grab your pack of Lunch
      • Mark our presence at the Forest check post, take permission, and start Kudremukh trek.
        In the worst-case scenario, as explained in the trip overview, we shall do a guided trek to Kurinjal peak which is also part of Kudremukh National Park.
      • Cross plenty of streams, lush green meadows and steep mountains to scale easily the most beautiful peak in western ghats Kudremukh.
      • Finish Lunch at the top, relax for some time enjoying the fresh breeze and pure air.
      • Keeping our deadline of 6 PM in mind, carefully hike down and reach back to our homestay.
      • Have a well deserved hot dinner, and board jeep towards our vehicle.
      • Overnight journey back to Bangalore with good nights rest.
    3. Day 3 Schedule
      • Reach home early in the morning.
    4. Seasonal variations: ...
      • June to Sept (monsoon): The most beautiful time to trek Kudremukh is in the monsoons. Persistent rains make it a challenging hike but at the same time, present misty fresh weather that can give an unparalleled experience. Expect lots of leeches waiting to latch on.
      • Oct to Feb (winter): Clouds will make way to clear blue skies. Nights will be colder. The landscapes are still amazing to trek. Kudremukh attracts lots of trekkers in the winter months.
      • Mar to May (summer): Dry climate. Forest department usually discontinues Kudremukh to prevent human triggered forest fires. 
    5. What's next after booking your trip: ...
      • A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks a night before the trip.
      • You may say hi to other travelers and get prepared for the trip.
      • We will set expectations about the trip, remind you of important Terms & Conditions.
    Generic Details

    Pickup points, Timings:

    Tin Factory bus stop: 6:00 AM

    Indiranagar 100 Feet Road: 6:15 AM

    Koramangala Sony World Signal: 6:30 AM

    Goraguntepalya Metro station bus stop: 7:00 AM

    Things to carry for Kudremukh Trip:

    • Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste
    • A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
    • A small backpack for the trek, waterproof (to carry a water bottle, lunch packet, towel, etc)
    • Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
    • Poncho or rainproof jacket with a hood (from June to September)
    • Cap/Hat/Sunscreen (to protect yourself from Sun)
    • Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
    • Power bank, charger, camera (if you wish to)
    • Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our campsite
    • Disposable garbage covers (To separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
    • Good grip trekking shoes or sandals
    • Your personal medications, if any
    • Pair of water wear to take a dip in the waterfalls
    • Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
    • Carry your jerkin/sweater – it can get cold at night
    • Carry a lil bit of cash for Sunday lunch and misc. expenses
    • Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.
    The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
    Kudremukh Package InclusionsItems that are included in the cost of tour price.
    • Travel
    • Stay at trekkers homestay (separate dormitory for guys and girls)
    • Food: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners (all veg)
    • Kudremukh trek, Forest department charges
    • Visit tender coconut waterfalls by open-top tempo
    • Organizer(s) from MT
    • A lot of action and entertainment!
    Kudremukh Package ExclusionsItems that are excluded in the cost of tour price.
    • Food while traveling
    • Any misc. expenses not mentioned in the inclusions above.
    • No Luxury. We assure awesome memories every trip, but not awesome facilities.
    • We provide basic facilities in terms of food, travel, and stay.
    • The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule are permitted. Do not give advice(s) to the Organizer.
    • Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
    • No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
    • Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
    • Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
    • Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for trekkers. There may be snakes, scorpions, and other dangerous animals.
    • Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
    • The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek
    • Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
    • Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
    • Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc. Read it here.
    • 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent before 48 hours of the trip start time.
    • No refund if a cancellation request is sent within 48 hours of the trip start time, whatever be the reason (health, family, work issues, accident, etc.)
    • No refund during or after the trip, whatever be the reason.
    • No refund on the partial payment done to block your seat for the trip.

    Only 50 trekkers are allowed on any given day for Kudremukh trek. There is no prior booking or reservation, and the only way to do the trek is by presenting ourselves at the checkpoint early in the morning around 6 AM. Because of the popularity of trek, usually more than 200 trekkers on average end up on Saturday morning at the check post. Many trekkers usually go back with empty hands, disappointed. 

    To give ourselves the best chance of doing Kudremukh trek, we will attempt this trek on Sunday when the crowd is way lesser according to our research.

    Because of this special case scenario, we cannot 100% promise Kudremukh trek.

    In this rare scenario, we will do Kurinjal Peak trek which is also in the Kudremukh National Park and is equally beautiful and challenging as Kudremukh trek. Kurinjal also has a thrilling ridge walk. 

    It falls under the “hard” category of treks in western ghats. Trekkers have to cover almost 20 Km up and down in a single day. The trek starts from the forest office at base camp early in the morning around 8 AM. There is a deadline of 6 PM to return to base camp.

    It’s about a 10 Km hike. That makes it around 20 Km trek up and down. Most of the trek path is at a steady inclination that takes time to climb up. Expect lots of rain, muddy trails, leeches. Because of the slippery path, it takes time to climb down also. Typically trekkers take 9 hours to finish the Kudremukh trek.

    The months from Jun to Sept are special for Kudremukh monsoon trek. It’s a great experience this time for the people who don’t care about getting drenched.
    The months of Oct to Feb are very good to trek with clear skies, pleasant weather. Water will be available throughout the season at Elaneeru waterfalls.

    Read the detailed Terms and Conditions here.

    Got more questions? Check out here!

    Overall Rating
    5/5
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    Hasvanth Kalyan
    Reviewed On 14/10/2019
    5/5

    This is the most beautiful thing anyone can ever experience. These were the fastest two days.we completely lost track of time. The organisers made sure that we had the best time. Looking forward to going on more trips with these Muddie Trails.

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    Bikash Hansia
    Reviewed On 13/07/2019
    5/5

    It was an amazing weekend with Muddie Trails...Good bunch of co trekkers and a good team of Muddie people...Keep up.d good work

    A
    Aditya Narayan
    Reviewed On 11/07/2019
    5/5

    I travel in expectation of having an unique experience and Muddie Trail did it successfully again. This was my second time with them and I strongly recommend it. They plan their treks in such a way that anyone can enjoy it. Because of Muddie I made some memorable experiences and many great friends.

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