"One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an ADVENTURE"

It is when you least expect is when life brings you to a roller coaster of adventure. Adventures that encourage you to look at life with a new perspective, start a new beginning, or just carry on with a positive mindset. So, if you are on the lookout for one such adventure, here are some of the best adventure tours of South India that could give your adrenaline a rush.

Kudremukh &Kurinjal

Located in Chikkamanglur district of Karnataka, Kudremukh in Kannada means horse-face. Which automatically means that the mountain range gets its name from a peak that resembles the face of a horse.Being an overnight journey from Bangalore, this calls for an ideal trekking destination of the Western Ghats.Kurinjal Trek is one of the less explored hiking trails located in the Kudremukh National Park. Kudremukh offers one of the perfect panoramic viewsin Karnataka, so don’t leave that camera behind!It is your chance to let the cool breeze kiss your face & lose yourself amidst nature, while exploring one of the best adventure trips in south India.

Meesapulimala

With the Western Ghats extending to Kerala, approx. 20 km from Munnar, Meesapulimala is its second highest peak, located in Idukki district. Trek to the peak via the Rhodo Valley (getting the name from the Rhododendron flowers that cover the valley) can be organized through the Kerala Forest Development Corporation in Munnar.This mesmerizing paradise of nature is slowly getting popular among ardent trekkers.Keep your eyes & ears open, for you could be lucky to sight elephants, gaur & Nilgiri tahrs, in their natural habitat.All these, makes Meesapulimala truly accountable amongst the top adventure tours of south India.

Gokarna, Kumta, & Varkala

Beaches connecting Kumta to Gokarna, are the favorites amongst the beach lovers. Spread over 20 untouched beaches on the west coast, this is one of the most unusual treks across India. Keep a note of Vibhuti Falls, Yana Rocks, & Mirjana Fort, for these are the prefect attractions when on a road trip from Sirsi to Gokarna. While in this tour, you could also cover Varkala near Trivandrum. Here, you find cliffs adjacent to the Arabian Sea; the only place in southern Kerala.The altitude of the region, gives you the feel of a ridge walk beside the sea, making it a perfect combo of adventure tour packages in south India.

Hampi, Badami, Belur, & Halebidu

If you are an admirer of rich architecture, these places could be your options to experience some of the best adventure tours of South India. Visiting the magnificent temples, you will be left wandering in the Chalukya & Hoysala eras. Hampi of this lot, is also specifically known for the pristine granite boulders scattered around. Do give it a try when you are already experiencing the best adventure holidays in south India.

Kodaikanal & Kurinjani

If you are looking for adventurous places around Chennai, Kodaikanal& Kurinjani could well be opted for. Kodaikanal is one of the most beautiful hill stations of South India & is a paradise for trek-lovers. You have ample of opportunities to participate in adventure sports like biking & horse riding in the mountainous terrain around.

Kurinjani is one of the unknown treks of Western Ghats. With umpteen variety of wildlife, beautiful valleys, trails through dense forest, coffee & tea plantation, & meadow walk, this soon is going to be counted amongest the top adventurous tours of South India.

Makalidurga & Kuntibetta

Makalidurga, a hill town about 60km north of Bangalore & Kuntibetta situated about 124km through Mysore Road from Bangalore; areconsidered one of best destinations for a day trek in & around Bangalore.With activities like ziplining, kayaking, night trekking, nature walking, birds watching, these two places are strongly recommended as the best adventure trips in south India for the weekends.

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8 Best Trekking Places in South India to Rejuvenate Your Mind and Body

What comes to your mind when you think of travelling to the Southern part of India?—a continuous stretch of the sea coast, steamy and sun-kissed beaches. Oblivious to many people, the Western and Eastern Ghats offer one of the best trekking destinations in South India.

These mountains, carpeted by the rich green grasslands and forests, are a home to innumerable low altitude peaks that are ideal for both beginners and professional trekkers. If the waterfalls, the rich flora and fauna and the amazing landscapes along these treks don’t appeal to you then nothing will.

Here are some of the best trekking places in South India

1. Mulayangiri Trek

Pride yourself by trekking to the highest peak in Karnataka. At 6332 ft., Mulayangiri also towers as the highest peak between Nilgiris and Himalayas. The serpentine trail takes you through undulating grasslands, ridges, forests to ultimately offer a panoramic view of the Western Ghats from atop the peak.

Altitude: 6332 ft.

Trek Distance (One side): 3-4 km

Location: Chikmagalur district, Karnataka

Difficulty Level: Moderate

2. Kudremukh Trek

In the Kudremukh range nestles the one of the highest peak in Karnataka, offer in gits conquerors one of the most challenging and literally breath-taking treks. The trail which passes through lush green meadows, dense Shola forests and streams of fresh water are a complete bliss for trekkers.

Altitude: 6207 ft.

Trek Distance (One side): 9 km

Location: Chikmagalur district, Karnataka

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult

3. Nagalapuram Trek

The Nagalapuram trail will offer you occasional respites—with a stream always running parallel to you and freshwater pockets that you can straightaway jump into after sweating your way through the jungles and dodging boulders. This one is a completely rejuvenating trek that you will remember for long.

Trek Distance (One side): 6 km

Location:Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

4. Meesapulimala Trek

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the mountain offers one of the most beautiful treks in the Western Ghats. You can’t overlook the significant height of 8661 ft. where the peak shoots over a layer of clouds and bedazes you with a surreal view of the land below.

Trek Distance (One side): 10 km

Location: Idukki district, Kerala

Altitude: 8661 ft.

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult

5. Kumara Parvatha Trek

Considered as one of the most difficult treks of the Western Ghats that, Kumara Parvatha or Pushpagiri trek will test your mental and physical stamina like no other trek. However, you might be at ease if you are a regular trekker. Prepared to feel belittled by the enormity of tall trees and the expanse of the jungle on the way.

Trek Distance (One side):  19 km

Location: Coorg, Karnataka

Altitude: 5,617 ft.

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult

6. Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary Trek

Chimmini trek boasts the beauty of the God’s own country and if you are a wildlife enthusiast, this trek is a must-to-do on your list. Experience the nature up-close while you are crossing the wildlife sanctuary. Hear a variety of birds sing while keeping your eyes open to catch a glimpse of elephants, sambars, gaurs, Malabar squirrels and sloth bears roaming around in their natural habitat.

Trek Distance (One side):  2.5 km

Location: Thrissur, Kerela

Altitude: 3661 ft.

Difficulty Level: Easy

7. Tadiandamol Trek

The highest peak in Coorg and the third highest in Karnataka, Tadiandamol is a lesser known but one of the most beautiful treks of the region. The name, Tadiandamol itself translates to ‘highest mountain’ in Kanada. The peak offers a stunning view of the vast stretch of Shola forest below.

Trek Distance (One side): 7km

Location:Kodagu district, Karmataka

Altitude: 5735 ft.

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

8. Anamudi Trek

Adventure seekers, don’t miss out on the highest peak of South India when you plan on trekking in the Western Ghats. Make yourself feel at the top of the world by conquering Anamudi peak and more so, your own self.

Trek Distance (One side): 20km

Location: Munnar, Kerala

Altitude: 8842 ft.

Difficulty Level: Difficult


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Best trekking places in South India - Kudremukha Trek

Coming under the Chikmagalur District of Karnataka, Kudremukh trek is one of the most exciting treks in this region. It is the third highest peak after Mullayanagiri and Bababudangiri. Absorb the beauty of the Western Ghats as you walk up the trail. Very few people know the fact that the Western Ghats are considered as UNESCO World Heritage Site for the natural beauty and for being an icon of environmental balance.

Popularly known as the face of the horse, as the route formed to trek and climb up the mountain was created with great poise by the horse riders more than 1000 years ago through the dense Shola forests, with trees as green as the darkest color you will ever see in the form of chlorophyll, rich in oxygen and undulating rises covered with fog-tinted clouds and mesmerizing meadows that give out a surprise or two melting into vast grasslands of avifauna. The wild jungle is situated around 350km from Bangalore and around 100km away from Chikmagalur district. Kudremukh National Park as it is popularly known is nestled away as the one of the highest peaks in Karnataka (3rd highest to be precise) with a total trek distance of 23km to and fro.

Trek Distance : 22 KMs to and fro

Trek Type : Moderate

Distance from Bangalore : 330+ KMs

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