Kudremukha

Updated on March 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Location: Kudremukha

District: Chikmagalur

Type: Sight Seeing, Trekking

Distance: 52 Kms from Chikmagalur

Entry Fee:

Kudremukh National Park

The Kudremukh (in a real sense importance Horse Face) Range gets its name from the special state of its fundamental pinnacle. The expansive slopes neglect the Arabian Sea and are tied to each other by profound valleys and steep inclines. It is accepted that Kudremukh filled in as a milestone for mariners on the western coast for more than 2000 years. At this point 'unseen' by travelers, Kudremukh is an adventurer's heaven, aside from the primary journey to Kuduremukha Peak, other traveling trails are Kurinjal Peak, Gangadikal Peak, Seethabumi Peak, Valikunda, and Narasimha Parvatha. Let the wonderland of rich green woods sprinkled with streams, green inclines, charming falls, caverns, and destroys astound you as you journey your direction through it. The best an ideal opportunity to visit is later the rainstorm when everything is rich green and the waterways, streams, and cascades like Kadambi cascades, Hanuman Gundi Falls are at their best. Ganga Moola is a grand spot situated in the Bhagawathi woodland where the three streams Tunga, Bhadra, and Netravati start. A sanctum to Goddess Bhagavathi and a 1.8m high Varaha picture inside a cavern are the central attractions here.

The Kudremukh National Park is spread across 600.57 sq km. in Chikkamagaluru and Dakshina Kannada locale, houses an assortment of natural life, for example, the panther, Malabar monster squirrel, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, jackal, mongoose, tiger, wild canine, normal langur, porcupine, spotted deer, yapping deer and goliath flying squirrel. The recreation area is home to an assortment of birds, for example, the Malabar trogon, Malabar whistling thrush, and the supreme pigeon.

At 1892 meters, Kuduremukh is the second most noteworthy top in Karnataka (later Mullayyanagiri). Kuduremukh is pronounced one of 34 organic focal points of the world due to its tropical natural lavishness. It is probably the best spot to visit in Karnataka.

Kudremukh Township was essentially evolved as an iron metal mining town where the Government ran Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd., (KIOCL)

What should be done in Kudremukh National Park:

Bird-watching in Kudremukh: Over 200 types of birds live or visit during the transitory season to the backwoods of Kuduremukh.

Journey to Kudremukh Peak: With consent from backwoods authorities, day trips can be attempted in the slopes of Kuduremukh. Setting up camp isn't permitted. Subsequently, explorers need to return before nightfall. Other than the famous trip to Kuduremukh top, other traveling trails are Kurinjal Peak, Gangadikal Peak, Seethabumi Peak, Valikunda, and Narasimha Parvatha.

Kudremukh National Park Timings & Entry Fee

The park stays open throughout the year, wherein the opening hours for visiting it or witnessing the natural wonders are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For visiting the Kudremukh National Park, entry fee for an Indian tourist is INR 200 and for a foreign tourist is INR 1,000.

The admission fee for Indian senior citizens & kids is also INR 200 (per person), and foreign students is INR 1000 (per person).

Best Time to Visit Kudremukh

The Kudremukh Wildlife Sanctuary is surrounded by beautiful hills and lush greenery. It has a mild climate, with temperatures ranging between 25deg C and 19degC. This makes it an ideal place to visit all year. If you want to enjoy the park in its entirety, however, October through May is the best time to visit. If your sole purpose is to see wildlife and take great photographs, then December through February is the best time to plan your trip.

How To Reach

By Air: The nearest airport to the national park is the Mangalore Airport, which is around 130 Km from the park. After touching down the paradise, you can take a taxi and reach the park in no time.

By Rail: If you wish to travel to Kudremukh by train, you can get down at Mangalore Central, which is around 100 km away from the park, and then take a taxi to reach there.

By Road: The national park is also well connected to most of the major cities by road. So, if a road trip intrigues you more, don’t think further and head out. You can either drive your own car to reach there or even take a private bus.