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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Bangalore – The IT hub on India. It comes under the top list of most fast growing cities in India. Besides its IT framework the place hold beautiful gateway to paradise of Western Ghats. People have visited this city from all over the country to experience a weekend in the Western Ghats. Like each place holds a unique characteristics, Bangalore also has its own bunch of irreplaceable elements that can only be experienced in Bangalore. 

Many travellers from Europe come to Bangalore to experience the enchanting vibes of Hampi and Agumbe. Never miss a visit to Coorg – called as a Scotland of South India. It comes in the top 5 places to visit near Bangalore.Treks in this valley,  like Tadiandamol Trek, Nishani Motte Trek or a visit to the Tibetan Monastery, or enjoy a meal with the elephants of Doobare, Coorg comes in the most searches of things to do in Bangalore .

Nature Walkers offers in budget amazing options for outdoor events in Bangalore 

and outdoor events in Chennai. For example, a beautiful trek from west coast i.e. gokarna trek or a trek through the 11 hills of Meesapulimala from Silent valley of Munnar. Yes, Bangalore also has a gate open to Kerala lovers.  Nature Walkers explored 2 different treks from the Tamilnadu and Kerala Border. Nature Walkers also recently started trek from Chennai like Kodaikanal Trek and Kurinjini Top Station Trek. 

Nature Walkers has explored and recorded close to 30 Treks in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala Region and conducted more than 500+ treks in last couple of years. We believe, Trekking is not only beneficial for health and fitness, it also develop several other qualities in one. Like leadership, consistency, motivation to achieve goal. Nature Walkers also, help to develop social building abilities, it also helps in developing awareness about cleanliness and wildlife preservation. It’s said you could bring out the best in each person while on a trekking expedition. 

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TOP 10 ADVENTURE TOURS IN SOUTH INDIA

Trekking not only pushes you beyond your boundaries but also shows you the beauty of our mother Earth

Many people wish to climb the heights of Himalaya but feels like it required tremendous stamina and fitness to complete a Himalayan trek. It’s true, but couple of trekking events from Western Ghats of South India would surely give you the fitness and skills to train yourself for Himalaya. Its relatively lesser height compared to Himalaya are best suited for novices and for those with little hiking skills. 

Nature Walkers have developed many beginners into good trekkers in these couple to years. With the confidence of 500+ treks and certified mountaineers in the team, we could able to give proper guidance to all the participants joining us for trekking in wild nature. A 59 year old trekker picked 3 treks from nature walkers to develop the stamina and booked his 4^th trek to Everest Base Camp. We feel proud to say that we would able to help him achieve his goal in trekking. 

Nature Walkers have personally explored, photographed and recorded these Adventure Tours of south India.

The Top 10 Adventure Tours of South are:

1. Kudremukha Trek - Chikmagalur

2. Kodachadri Trek - Shimoga

3. Hampi Heritage walk and Bouldering

4. Tadiandamol Trek - Coorg

5. Gokarna Beach Trek

6. Kumta Beach Trek

7. Nishanimotte Trek

8. Kurinjal Trek

9. Meesapulimala Trek

10. Kurinjini Top Station Trek

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Keep exploring and stay fit :)