GOPALSWAMY BETTA AND BANDIPUR NATIONAL PARK !!

Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta is the highest peak in Bandipur National Park range.
The green mountain ranges please trekkers and nature lovers. Lord Venugopala Swamy temple atop the hill brings many piligrims from all over.Throughout the year there is a veil of mist covering the whole  area adding to its beauty.

 

The hill being located in the Core zone of the national park is open to public for a restricted amount of time. 

Timings- 6 a.m to 5.30 p.m

There is a serious check on carrying of plastic items.

ROUTE:

Mysore-->Nanjungud-->Gundalpet-->Hangala

BANDIPUR -

Down the Mysore-Ooty road is the Bandipur national park which is one of the best preserved wildlife park in India.It forms the home of Asian Elephants and also is one of the first tiger reserves in India established under Project Tiger.
Tourists can avail the safari service(Jeep,Van and Elephant) which is open from 6.30a.m to 5 p.m and lasts for an hour or two.
The road to Ooty passes through the park,luckily you may find an animal on the way.

 

Note- If u chose to go by your bike, see to that you are out of the sanctuary limits by the time it gets too dark.

ROUTE:

Mysore-->Nanjungud-->Gundalpet-->Bandipur

MANDALA PATTI !!

Mandala Patti is a famous beautiful picturesque hill in kodagu. It is one of the trekking points in  Pushpagiri Forest Range. It is also a popular Film shooting spot. Mandala Patti which is also known as Mugilu pete or Mugil pete is featured in the famous kannada movie "gaalipata".

The watch tower on top of the hill offers a great view of the forest cover.

You can take your vehicle to the top and then walk a km to reach the tip.

ROUTE:

Bangalore-->Mysore-->Madikeri-->Mandal patti

NOTE: It is advisable to take a jeep ride from Madikere.

THADIYANDAMOL !!

Thadiyandamol is the highest peak in coorg district (1750 mts. MSL). The view it offers from the top is breath taking. Surrounded by lush green mountains on all sides, it really is a feast for the eyes.

The route runs through coffee estates crossing many hills covering 8kms to reach the highest peak. The peak offers a tough climb with an inclination >45deg.

ROUTE:

Bangalore-->Mysore-->Virajpet-->Kakkabe

Green Route Trek

A perfect name for the route. If you belong to the type "I love nature", this is where you must be atleast once in your lifetime. Western ghats long stretch of mountains which extend to the horizon, the greenery on either side of the route, bridges, tunnels and more add to its beauty.

Here you follow the rail route enjoying the scenic beauty. The trek distance depends on you. One can trek the whole way from sakleshpur to subramanya. A shorter one may be from Donigal to Yedakumari (17kms rail distance). 

Donigal is 10kms from Sakleshpur on Bangalore-Manglore road. 

NOTE - Yedakumari is not approachable by road. Hence you need to catch a train from there or cross the forest to reach the main road at Kaginahare(8kms). 

If you can pull out 2 days for this trek, I suggest you board the Bangalore-Manglore train, get down at Sakleshpur(Donigal), trek till Yedakumari and take a train again from there. 

Also make sure you are in good health and carry good amount of eatables and water.

ROUTE :

Road :

Bangalore/Mysore-->Hassan-->Sakleshpur-->Donigal

Rail:

Bangalore-->Mysore-->Hassan-->Sakleshpur-->Donigal

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