Coorg Plantation Hikes In Karnataka

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    Coorg Plantation Hikes in Karnataka is like short sojourns in paradise. The Brahmagiris or Marenad Hills form a natural barrier between Coorg and Wayanad. This is another trek by itself. Small treks here take you to the main peaks of the region. There are well-preserved plantations and remote organic farms which interest you a lot.

    Coorg Plantation Hikes In Karnataka

    Season to hike Coorg Plantation

    It is from September to May and post monsoon.

    Location of Coorg Plantation

    It is located in Coorg district in south-west Karnataka.

    Hiking Coorg Plantation in Karnataka

    1. Day 1
    2. Mojo Rainforest trek

    Mojo is an organic farm which is 12 kms away from Madikeri. Mojo is spread across 4 valleys. March to Cardamom Valley provides good chances of bird-watching. A walk to Maya Hill during evening gives beautiful sunset view of Kotebetta Range.

    1. Mojo Rainforest Retreat

    To reach Mojo, move to Kaloor. Mojo is an exciting blend of adventure and eco-tourism.

    1. Day 2
    2. Mojo-Galibeedu Ridge

    Move to Galibeedu through Mojo Rainforest Retreat to Golden Mist Plantation to Golden Mist Plantation. An hour westward hike though open forest takes you to Galibeedu. It's a windswept place and the ridge area gets very breezy.

    1. Day 3
    2. Golden Mist-Kaloor Ridge-Kotebetta

    Head south from Golden Mist with a guide, crossing Mojo on the Kaloor Ridge road. The road takes you to Kaloor Ridge, enters Kotebetta forest and continues to Kotebetta Ridge. Sometimes there are elephant herds in the vicinity, so camp here taking care of your safety.

    1. Day 4
    2. Kotebetta-Golden Mist

    Retrace to Golden Mist as it arranges an easier trek to Nishani Hills. From there, admire Sullia Valley and return.

    1. Day 5
    2. Talacauvery-Brahmgiri Peak-Talacauvery

    Get back to Madikeri from Mojo either by bus or by religious outposts of Talukavery and Bhagamandala that lie in Brahmagiri Mountain's lap. There are 2 Brahmagiri Mountains-one at Coorg Mountain's southernmost point, the other at Bhagamandala where Cauvery, Kannike and Sujyoti meet to form Triveni Sangam.On Brahmagiri Hill's slope Talacauvery is present. From here, you move up to Brahmgiri Peak. As it is a short climb, you can move to Kakkabe and visit the Palace Estate.

    1. Day 6
    2. Kakkabe-Malma

    Move to Kakkabe and go to Igguthappa Temple. A steep climb from her is Malma-a sacred spot. For the night, return to Palace Estate.

    1. Day 7
    2. Thadiyendamol and around

    Thadiyendamol is Coorg's highest Peak. Depending on from where are you climbing, you take 2-3 hours to reach the top and the same in coming down. If you want to opt a longer route, it goes through the Honey Valley. To reach Honey Valley, drive from Palace Estate to Kabbinakad Junction and move to a mud road. You can do Thadiyendamol trek in 2.5 hours easily.

    1. Day 8
    2. Honey Valley and beyond

    The place was once the only commercial apiary in Coorg. After crashing of honey; cardamom, fruits, pepper, coffee and farm stays populate the region. Marching to Nilakandi Waterfall here is an exciting trek. Chomamale-the highest mountain in the Kabbe region is 1.5 hours away from Honey Valley Estate. You can extend your trek if you have time.

    Coorg holds the repute of being one of the most pivotal biodiversity hot-spots in the world but its nature is fragile and needs to be preserved. It is rich in exquisite flora and unique fauna species. Here, you develop the hobby of bird watching even if you were not interested in it. Its natural beauty gives an interesting invitation to you to trek here.