Activity location: Coorg, Karnataka
Starting day: Friday
End day: Sunday
Kopatty Hill Height: 4,300 ft.
Kopatty Trek Distance: 12-14 km (both ways)
Trek Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Distance from Bangalore: 230 Km
About Kopatty Trek, Coorg:
Kopatty Trek, one of Coorg’s most rewarding trails, provides adventure enthusiasts with a spectacular trek that promises breathtaking views, varied terrain, and a tranquil ambience that is sure to enthral and charm them. Set within Karnataka’s Western Ghats mountains, this trekking route provides mesmerising trekking routes through breathtaking natural settings that offer breathtaking landscapes as you trek. Novice and experienced trekkers alike find themselves mesmerised by this moderately challenging path, perfect for all types of travellers. This trail starts from the Maha Vishnu Temple near the Kopatty bus stop and features an arched entryway. Trekkers begin on a tarred road surrounded by scenic paddy fields before forking off at its first Y-intersection and eventually arriving in Charambane – your last chance for essential purchases before entering the forest. From there, the trail begins with a short stream crossing and a steep ascent through Coorg’s dense forests. Within short order, you’ll reach your first clearing on the path, offering panoramic views of mountains and valleys that lie ahead, making this meadow an ideal place to stop for lunch while taking in its breathtaking surroundings. Additionally, this breathtaking trail is an opportunity for wildlife spotting as it hosts Malabar giant squirrels as well as other forms of deer found grazing nearby forests. Kopatty Hill Top offers stunning panoramic views that you won’t soon forget, from which you can witness everything from Western Ghat peaks to the forests you traversed along your trek.
Kopatty offers the adventurers an amazing view of captivating landscapes, dense coffee plantations and expansive grasslands and the panorama of the Western Ghats. The trek concludes with the Kopatty hill summit marked by a flag which offers a perfect 360-degree view of the surroundings and the trekkers will be descending through dark forests and refreshing streams constantly getting inspired by the beauty of untouched landscapes of Coorg.
Homestay with Dorm or twin sharing Tents.
Depart from Bangalore by a non-AC pushback seater on Friday night. Choose from any of the following pickup points according to your convenience:
You can reserve your slots directly by booking the Kopatty trek on our official website. Please ensure that the correct dates are selected before confirming your booking.
You will receive an email from Team United Trip’s confirming your booking to your registered email address.
Team United Trip’s prioritise safety and security all the time. Hence, it is absolutely safe for female travellers to join the trek as we have a local guide and a trek lead accompanying us.
Some of the nearby attractions or places to visit near Kopatty are Talakaveri, the birthplace of the river Kaveri and the Bhagandeshwara temple.
Yes. There are leeches along the way during monsoon and you can carry some salt, lemons and neem oil or instead wear leech socks as a precautionary measure.
Once you confirm your booking with United Trip’s, you will be added to a WhatsApp group one day before your departure, to keep you informed about important updates.
No, as per the norms of the Karnataka Forest Department camping is not allowed at Kopatty and it is not even advisable as Kopatty is a home for wildlife.Do we need to obtain trekking permits/forest permits? If so, from whom?
You need to obtain your permits from the local Forest Department by producing your ID proof. If you are booking a trek with United Trip’s, our team will handle all permit arrangements on your behalf.
Since it is a trek of moderate difficulty, anybody can attempt it irrespective of their trekking experiences.
