Skandagiri

About Skandagiri

Skandagiri is located approximately 70 km from Bangalore and just 3 km from Chikkabalpur. It is off International Kempegowda Airport road.

Skandagiri is a perfect place for one day outing with family and friends. One can visit Nandi hills too which is 8 km away from Skandagiri. It is better to go on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) and also to hire a guide to reach the peak. People often visit to witness sunrise here.

How to reach 

There are regular BMTC buses from Bangalore to Chikkabalapur. In order to reach Skandagiri, proceed directly to Kalawara village via Sir M Visveswaraya's birth place (Muddenahalli).

The best time to trek is during winter season. The top of the hill is often enclosed in a blanket of mist and the best place to relax. One has to carry water bottles and food while trekking since you do not find anything much at the top.

Images of Skandagiri

Suryodhaya [Sun rise]

The view from top of Skandagiri

The mist 

Path to reach the top of hill.

Kodachadri

About Kodachadri

Kodachadri is a mountain peak in the Western Ghats of South India.It is known as "Natural Heritage Site". Kodachadri is a mountain with dense forest.

One can visit Mookambika temple before starting the Trek. It takes almost 4 to 5 hours to reach the peak. You can find a few water falls as soon as you start to Trek. Better to carry food, water bottles and snacks since you do not get anything over there.


How to reach ?

It is approximately 400 km from Bangalore. To visit Kodachadri, one has to reach Kollur and hire a jeep from there to the starting point of Trek or the peak point.

Images of Kodachadri

Magnificient view from the peak.

On the way to Kodachadri

The Sun rise

The Hidlumane falls

On the way to peak of Kodachadri.

Agumbe

About Agumbe

Agumbe is a village located in Thirthahalli taluk of Shimoga district. Agumbe lies on the Western Ghat Mountains. It also called as "The Cheerapunji of the South".

The best time to visit Agumbe: October to December. As you do not get any food, it is better you carry your own food and snacks. The best place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.

How to reach Agumbe ?

It is approximately 350 km from the capital of Karnataka (Bengaluru) and 60 km from Udupi district.

Images of Agumbe

Sun Set view Point