Kudremukh Peak
Kuduremukha
A famous Western Ghats peak shaped like a horse's face, offering a classic one-day hike across rolling green grasslands and shola forest.
At 1,894 metres, this is the third-highest peak in Karnataka. Its name, Kudremukha, means 'horse face', after its shape, and it lies within Kudremukh National Park. The classic route starts at Mullodi and covers about 18 to 20 km round trip, passing rolling green grasslands and shola forest. It is often described as one of the most beautiful hikes in southern India. A permit must be booked in advance through the forest department's website, and a guide must be hired. Daily numbers are limited, and the trail closes during the monsoon season.
Opening hours
Hiking approx. 06:30–17:00 (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Hanumana Gundi Falls (Sutanabbe)
- Sirimane Falls
- Sringeri Sharada Peetham
- Kigga & Narasimha Parvatha Trek
- Kudlu Theertha Falls
- Onake Abbi Falls
- Agumbe Sunset Point
- Barkana Falls