Kigga & Narasimha Parvatha Trek
Kigga
A rainforest trekking route to the highest peak in the Agumbe range, starting from Kigga village, which is home to the ancient Rishyashringa temple.
Narasimha Parvatha rises to about 1,152 metres and is the highest peak in the Agumbe–Sringeri area, lying between the Someshwara and Kudremukh reserves. The classic route starts from Kigga village and crosses rainforest and grassland to the summit, about 15 km round trip. You must register with the forest department and take a guide. Alternatively, you can enter from Malandur in the Agumbe direction. The Rishyashringa temple in Kigga village is a local place of pilgrimage for prayers for rain and can be visited on the way.
Opening hours
Daytime (hiking approx. 07:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Sirimane Falls
- Sringeri Sharada Peetham
- Kudlu Theertha Falls
- Malgudi Days House (Doddamane)
- Agumbe Sunset Point
- Jogigundi Falls
- Onake Abbi Falls
- Kundadri Hill