A few hours away from bustling Bangalore city lies a dreamy mountainscape, Kumara Parvatha Trek. The trek is known for its lush green scenery and natural beauty. The trek spans 25 km and can be completed in two days. It is the second-highest peak in Coorg and sixth in Karnataka. The trek offers two days of scenic trails, and breathtaking landscapes and is a paradise for nature lovers.
In a short span, the trek offers a rejuvenating escape. You witness the breathtaking western ghat, verdant grasslands, and trail dotted with gushing waterfalls.
The trek is known for the mesmerising view of the Western Ghats. It sprawls like a lush green carpet, straight out of the painting we all drew in our childhood. As you soak in the panoramic views of the Western Ghats from the summit, dreamy floating clouds enhance your experience. Layer after layer of lush green valleys sprawl offering a visual treat.
The trek is a paradise for people who admire the silence of the dense forestscape. Right from the beginning, you will walk under a canopy of towering trees in the company of chirping birds and rustling leaves. The trail is home to a variety of flora and fauna. Be alert on the trail to spot some exotic species of birds and butterflies.
As you walk on the verdant grassland, sprawling like a freshly laid-out carpet, it feels surreal to witness the undulated expanse of lush greenery. Post-monsoon months welcome you to vibrant grasslands and cascading waterfalls emerge along the trail.
As autumn arrives, there is a complete transformation in landscapes. The soothing summer colours are taken over by the calming hues of fall. The lush green grassland embraces golden and brown hues.
Kukkuye Subramanya is the starting point of Kumara Parvatha. Kukke is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya. It also functions as a starting point of the Trek. You can travel in your private vehicle from Bangalore or travel by public transport to reach to the base in Kukkuye.
Frequent buses ply from Bangalore to Kukke Subramanyam. Book your bus well in advance. It takes around 6 to 7 hours to cover a distance of 220 km. Board a bus that leaves at night to reach Kukke in the morning and begin your trek at the first light of dawn.
There are both government and private buses available from Bangalore. You can directly book a bus from Bangalore to Kukke Subhramnya on KSRTC or explore options on apps like Red Bus.
Check the links below for bus options.
Buses from Bangalore to Kukke Subhramanya
The other option is to travel by train to the nearest railway station, Subhramanya, around 11 km from the base. You can hire an auto or a shared jeep from the station to the starting point. Hopping on a shared jeep will be an economical option.
The nearest airport is Mangalore Airport, located 105 km from Subramanya. The frequency of buses from Mangalore is lower compared to Bangalore, which is 280 km from the starting point of the trek.
