Caution
Kukke Subramanya in May
Karnataka, India
Very hot.
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Very hot.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good road via Sullia.. public transport: Train to Subramanya Road (5km). Buses from Mangalore.. from nearest city: Mangalore 105km. Sakleshpur 40km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Subramanya outpost. nearest hospital: Basic clinic. Sullia (25km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio basic. Patchy on trek.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Temple is accessible, River bathing fun
Elevation
120m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Pleasant. Temple comfortable. Good trek weather. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Kukke Subramanya: 18-32°C, dry Western Ghats temple days and Kumara Parvatha trailhead firm. Works well before pre-monsoon humidity rises. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Kukke Subramanya: 22-33C, Western Ghats humid. Temple rituals run normally; Kumara Parvatha trek is hot going and dries out water sources. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Very hot. |
| June | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon. Trek closed. |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. Dangerous for trek. |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon ending. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Trek reopens. |
| November | 5/5 | Best — Kumara Parvatha trek ideal. Temple comfortable. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Kukke Subramanya: 16–28°C in the Western Ghats. Temple pilgrim flow steady, Kumara Parvatha trailhead cool for the early morning start. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mangalore 105km. Sakleshpur 40km.. Roads: Good road via Sullia.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Train to Subramanya Road (5km). Buses from Mangalore.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
120m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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