Kanoor Fort Trek In Karnataka
Kanoor Fort is seated in the depths of the Malnad Jungles. Kanoor Fort is also known as Keladi Kote (Keladi was the dynasty which ruled the place and fort is called Kote in Kan nada).The hike is meant for those who can walk thoroughly through the dense forests. Hosagadde is the trek's base where you have to look for a guide. Kanoor Fort trek in Karnataka takes you to the superb land of hills and valleys, caves and cascades, unique flora and fauna.
Season to trek Kanoor Fort
It is from October to late February and monsoons.
Location of Kanoor Fort
It is located in Sharavathy Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats.
Trekking Kanoor Fort in Karnataka
- Day 1
- Hosagadde-Shaale Mane
On reaching Hosagadde, catch the track big as jeep track. The treading will bring you to a temporary bridge where the route divides. Catch the right and walk till the path drops into a stream. Move left before hitting the stream. Now climb over a wooden gate and head north-west to reach a typical Malnad house. Catch the path turning into a jeep track now. Walking on it will bring you to nice little waterfalls. Head north following the jeep track. You will manage to reach Dabbe Falls. From here, march to reach Shaale Mane. You can camp here.
- Day 2
- Shale Mane-Doctor Mane
Follow the jeep track till it forks. Catch the left path, enter the fields and cross the Dam you checked. Now descend to reach the road to Kanoor. The road leads you through some wonderful forests. The Kanoor Fort is about 1 km away but look out for the spot where the path forks. After admiring the Fort, move back to the fork. Catch the other path and slope down. On reaching down, the first house you see belongs to a doctor who allows you to stay in his verandah but no provision of food is there. You have to leave early carrying plenty of water as the next part is a tedious one. The beautiful path compensates the tiring trek and the chance to spot wild animals add to the gains.
- Day 3
- Doctor Mane-Gerusoppa
Move back to the interesting part of the monument. The trail to the opposite side drops northwards. After treading for 1.5 hours, you are out of the forest. Here the trail bifurcates into three parts and confuses you. Take the path heading north-west. It takes you uphill. Here, you come across a house. Now the path takes you down to a stream. Crossing the stream is tough but not treacherous. Carry on the path to meet another path. Move right and climb north-west. The hike is tiring but brings you to some streams to have a dip and refresh. The trail take s you to the banks of River Sharavathy, where the route ends. Ford the river in a boat to Gerusoppa town and catch a bus to Sagara from here.
You have to be self-sufficient at the Kanoor Fort trek in Karnataka. Take your tent and food for 3 days. The old Fort nestling at the forest's heart is the main attraction of this place. To witness a place holding enchanting beauty, plan a trek to this secluded region of India in order to enjoy to the fullest.