TREKS · 1-DAY · EASY · MAX 1930M
Mullayyanagiri Trek.
Mullayyanagiri Trek
Karnataka's highest peak — 1,930m in the Baba Budangiri range above Chikmagalur. 200 stone steps lead to the ridge, then an exposed grass-shola walk to the Mullappa Swamy temple at the summit. On clear winter dawns, the Arabian Sea horizon is visible from the top. Easy enough for kids 10+; the paved road option (drive to within 200m of summit) makes it accessible for less-fit travellers too.
चेतावनी
⚠No shade on the ridge — start early, finish before noon in summer
⚠No water on the ridge; carry 1.5–2L from Sarpadhari
⚠Weekend crowds Oct-Feb can make the summit congested
Cost Estimate
Per-person day trek incl. Chikmagalur taxi + parking + cafe meal. Operator = guided weekend tour from Bangalore.
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