Netravathi Peak Trek, at an elevation of 1,520 metres, sits on the border between the Dakshina Kannada administrative division of Belthangadi Taluk and the Karnataka administrative division of Chikmagalur District. Because of its unique ecosystems, the Western Ghats have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite its proximity to well-known landmarks like the Kudremukh, this hike is not as well-known as others in the region. One of Chikmagalur’s lesser-known hiking routes.
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Day 1 – Saturday
Important:
You will arrive at Samse in the wee hours of the morning, somewhere around 5 AM. You should check into the homestay that is situated in the heart of a tea garden, and if you want to be refreshed for the hike, you should consider taking a nap for about an hour. After that, you will enjoy a delicious traditional breakfast that is being prepared for you by the homestay, and then you will begin your hike at 8:30 in the morning.
You will begin your trek in Chikmagalur by walking through the city’s picturesque tea gardens and surrounding countryside. After that, you will leave the paved road and enter a path into the jungle. In the event that you are feeling exhausted, you will have the opportunity to refresh yourself in mountain streams and waterfalls along the way.
You will eventually arrive at the final, steep stretch that winds its way up the undulating hills in order to reach the summit of Netravathi Peak. The entire hike is approximately 16 kilometers, and getting to the peak should take about 4 hours
Spend some time taking in the scenery after you reach the peak. You will be able to see many of the other prominent peaks in this region, including Kudremukh, from this vantage point and you can even walk to some of the other neighboring summits as well. Additionally, if you look more closely, you will find that this area is home to a wide variety of exotic plants, flowers, and animals that can only be found here.
After you have completed your investigations to your satisfaction, hike back to your base. You will also take use of the packed lunch that was given by the homestay at some time when you are traveling back. It is required that you be back at the homestay by 7 o’clock. At night, guests can enjoy a bonfire and dinner while staying at the homestay.
We will have a filling breakfast the following morning before setting out for Durgadahalli’s Kodige Falls. You will be hiking for one km through a clearly marked trail before a modest fall. You can sit and unwind by a beautiful stream after you descend the stairs to the fall. We’ll either stay here for a peaceful morning delight or take a dip in the chilly water, depending on the current. We’ll walk back to the car later and carry on our journey.
We’ll visit the Chennakesava Temple in Belur, Hassan District, later. The temple’s construction began in the 12th century and was almost entirely finished in 103 years. It has been destroyed, rebuilt, damaged, and corrected over the years. But tourists also discover unexpected elements in the building’s sculptures, reliefs, friezes, and iconography.
Soon after, we’ll set out on our return trip. You’ll still be remembering the events as you travel. You can take a seat and take in the passing scenery or participate in games.
We’ll stop later on in the evening for dinner ( self-sponsored). We’re going to get there in about an hour. It’s challenging to end the conversations just as we are beginning to open up. We do, however, have some other interesting treks planned. We said our final goodbyes with heavy hearts, only to cross paths again. Please check our itineraries and call us soon until the next time.