Karnataka is a trekker’s paradise with the Western Ghats, forts, forests, and waterfalls. Here are some of the best trekking places in Karnataka

Western Ghats Treks

1. Kudremukh Trek (Chikmagalur)

• Famous for horse-face shaped peak

Rolling green meadows & streams

• Moderate difficulty | ~20 km

2. Tadiandamol Trek (Coorg)

• Highest peak in Coorg (~1,748 m)
• Coffee plantations + misty views
• Moderate | ~15 km

3. Brahmagiri Trek (Coorg)

• Border of Karnataka–Kerala
• Lush forests, wildlife, and grasslands
• Moderate | ~10 km

4. Pushpagiri / Kumara Parvatha Trek (Coorg)

• One of the toughest treks in South India
• Dense forests + ridge climbs
• Difficult | ~22 km

🏞️ Chikmagalur & Shimoga Region

5. Mullayanagiri Trek (Chikmagalur)

• Highest peak in Karnataka (1,930 m)
• Moderate climb, sunrise views are magical
• Easy–Moderate | ~4 km

6. Agumbe – Narasimha Parvatha Trek

• In the “Cherrapunji of South India”
• Dense rainforest, waterfalls, wildlife
• Difficult | ~18 km

7. Kodachadri Trek (Shimoga)

• Through Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
• Sunset viewpoint + Hidlumane waterfalls
• Moderate–Difficult | ~14 km

🏰 Fort & Dry Region Treks

8. Skandagiri / Kalavara Durga (Near Nandi Hills, Bangalore)

• Famous for night treks + sunrise above clouds
• Easy–Moderate | ~8 km

9. Savandurga Hill (Near Magadi, Bangalore)

• Asia’s largest monolithic hill
• Two peaks: Karigudda & Biligudda
• Moderate | ~6 km

10. Makalidurga Fort Trek (Near Doddaballapur)

• Railway track trail + fort ruins on top
• Night trek popular
• Easy–Moderate | ~7 km

11. Kabbaladurga Trek (Near Kanakapura)

• Rocky climb + fort ruins + temple
• Night trek friendly
• Moderate | ~8 km

🐾 Unique Treks

12. Bandaje Falls Trek (Charmadi Ghat)

• Leads to a majestic waterfall dropping from a cliff
• Moderate–Difficult | ~12 km

13. Ettina Bhuja (Ox’s Shoulder Peak) – Mudigere

• Unique shoulder-shaped peak in Charmadi range
• Short & rewarding trek
• Easy–Moderate | ~6 km

14. Gokarna Beach Trek

• Beach-to-beach trail (Om, Kudle, Paradise, Half Moon beaches)
• Scenic, mix of coast & forests
• Easy | ~10 km

✨ Quick Guide:

• Beginners → Skandagiri, Savandurga, Gokarna Beach Trek
• Moderate trekkers → Tadiandamol, Kodachadri, Kudremukh
• Pro trekkers → Kumara Parvatha, Narasimha Parvatha