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Kudremukha is one of the
most beautiful peak in Western Ghats and in Karnataka
as well. It has a very rich biodiversity and home to
certain species of wildlife which is no where else found
on this planet.
Samse is a few kilometers from kudremukh town,from
where the trek starts. In about 4-5 hrs average walking
time [awt], one reaches lobo mane,an old house. From
lobo mane,another path goes up to the "summit",which
would take 3-4hours awt to reach.
The route passes through some lovely shola(montane)
forests near the top. About 1/2 an hour below the summit,the
route passes near an abandoned church and a small waterfall.
One should take the time to explore the church,and also
to watch out for the amazing birdlife there.
Another route is to start from Kaikamba. Kaikamba is
a place between beLtangaDi and Navoor, Killur. This
route converges with the other at Lobo house. Another
place of interest near by is Jamalabad fort or Jamalghad
kote, situated at around 1700mts from sea level, presumably
built by Tipu Sultan near Navoor. Food one must carry
and stay is not allowed here.
Note: This whole
area is inside the Kudremukh National Park so no one
allowed to camp inside the National Park and will have
to follow the guidelines of the authorities.
Also visit http://www.kudremukh.org
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