Mullayanagiri
ಮುಳ್ಳಯ್ಯನಗಿರಿ
Karnataka's highest peak, at 1,930 meters. A small temple at the top overlooks a sea of clouds over the Western Ghats, and it is the top choice for watching the sunrise.
Mullayanagiri is about 20 km north of the town and rises to about 1,930 meters, making it the highest peak in Karnataka. Cars can drive to a parking lot below the summit, and from there you climb about 500 steps to the small Mullappaswamy temple at the top. The views are 360 degrees over layered ridges and Hirekolale Lake. You can also hike up from the Sarpadhari trail, which takes about 2 hours. On weekends, crowds of people and vehicles are very large. In recent years, time-slot limits and advance booking have been introduced, so it is best to go early on a weekday morning and bring a jacket.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:00 (follow local visitor-cap rules)
Nearby sights
- Hirekolale Lake
- Jhari Falls (Buttermilk Falls)
- Baba Budangiri & Dattapeetha
- Manikyadhara Falls
- Deviramma Betta
- Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
- Coffee Museum (Coffee Board)
- Hebbe Falls