ADVENTURE

Push your limits in the heart of the Western Ghats

BEYOND COMFORT ZONES

Where Earth Meets Sky

In Chikkamagaluru's wild terrain, adventure isn't just an activity—it's a transformation. Scale peaks that challenge your body, navigate rivers that test your courage.

ADVENTURE SPOT

Mullayanagiri Trek

Conquer Karnataka's Highest Peak

Dawn breaks differently at 1,930 meters. The trek to Karnataka's highest peak begins in darkness, your headlamp cutting through morning mist. Each step upward is a meditation—through ancient grasslands where clouds rest like sheep, over rocky paths carved by countless pilgrims. At summit, you stand above the world, watching sunrise transform the Western Ghats into liquid gold.

1,930 meters

Elevation

Moderate

Difficulty Level

4-5 hours

Pre-dawn silence broken only by wind songs and distant temple bells.

Start this adventure

13.3915° N, 75.7210° E

ADVENTURE SPOT

Inam Dattathreya Peeta Trek

Sacred Mountain Adventure

Follow ancient pilgrimage routes through forests where history whispers from every stone. This trek combines raw adventure with spiritual heritage—navigate steep climbs that test your endurance, traverse ridge lines where eagles soar below you, discover hidden waterfalls that cascade like liquid silver. The sacred caves at summit hold centuries of prayers.

1,895 meters

Elevation

Challenging

Difficulty Level

6-7 hours

Dense forests give way to meadows where mist dances with wildflowers.

Start this adventure

13.4220° N, 75.7730° E

ADVENTURE SPOT

Z Point Trek

Edge of the World Experience

Named for its zigzag approach, Z Point offers a trek that crescendos at a dramatic cliff. From Kemmangundi's manicured gardens, the trail leads through shola forests where sunlight filters through ancient canopies. The final approach tests your nerve—a narrow path to where the mountain suddenly ends, revealing valleys that plunge 2,000 feet into misty oblivion.

1,455 meters

Elevation

Moderate

Difficulty Level

3-4 hours

Heart-stopping cliff views where clouds drift below your feet.

Start this adventure

13.4380° N, 75.7420° E

ADVENTURE SPOT

Kudremukh Trek

Through Rolling Meadows to Horse Face Peak

Kudremukh, meaning 'horse face', reveals its equine profile only from certain angles. This UNESCO heritage site trek takes you through some of Karnataka's last remaining grasslands. The trail undulates like green waves, crossing streams where orchids bloom, climbing through forests that shelter lion-tailed macaques. The summit rewards with 360-degree views of the Arabian Sea glinting on the horizon.

1,894 meters

Elevation

Challenging

Difficulty Level

7-8 hours

Endless grasslands ripple like an emerald ocean under mountain winds.

Start this adventure

13.1347° N, 75.0974° E

ADVENTURE SPOT

Bhadra River Rafting

White Water Rush Through Virgin Forests

When monsoons swell the Bhadra River, adventure calls from rushing waters. Navigate through virgin forests where elephants come to drink, tackle rapids with names like "Big Bang" and "Morning Coffee". Between adrenaline rushes, float through calm stretches where kingfishers dive and otters play. This isn't just rafting—it's a journey through one of India's most pristine ecosystems.

Grade 2-3 rapids

Rapids Grade

Moderate-Difficult

Difficulty Level

2-3 hours

Roaring rapids alternate with serene floats through untouched wilderness.

Start this adventure