Activity location: Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka
Starting day: Friday
End day: Sunday
Netravati Peak Height: 5,000 ft
Netravati Trek Distance: 16 km approx.
Trek Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Distance from Bangalore: 320 Km
About Netravati Peak Trek, Chikmagalur:
The Netravati Trek is a popular trekking destination located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, India. The Trek is gaining popularity as an alternative to the Kudremukh trek. The Trek gets its name from the Netravathi River, which originates at the base of the Netravati peak. The Trek offers stunning views of the surrounding shola grasslands and the Belthangady town, and an unforgettable journey through Karnataka’s wild landscapes, from rugged trails and tranquil streams to towering peaks – an experience sure to reward any trekker’s adventurous side! The trek offers trekkers looking for a challenging yet fulfilling trek experience an opportunity. As this trek involves steep inclines and rocky paths, a moderate level of fitness is advised for this trek. Even those without prior experience can still participate, though for safety and navigational reasons, they should hire a guide for guidance. Netravati Trek lies within Kudremukh National Park, and thus requires permission from the forest department to enter. You can obtain this from Samse village, 16 Km outside Kalasa town; buses can transport you there. However, to ensure an uninterrupted trip and avoid delays, it is advised that tickets be reserved before travelling. As soon as they step inside the forest, trekkers will discover an exotic botanical paradise filled with wildlife and an array of exotic plants. Trekkers will delight in admiring Kino trees, watching Malabar Giant Squirrels play, listening out for bird melodies aplenty, and admiring Netravati Peak from above, giving trekkers an aerial view of Belthangady and its nearby villages.
Netravati Trek offers a spellbound experience as the adventurers will be travelling through the dense shola forests, witnessing the two-tier waterfalls, and resonate with the sweet sounds of the birds chirping as well as the sound of the river Netravati. The hikers will also have to be prepared for a few surprises such as the false peaks and challenging steeps, that adds to their adventure. The trek’s highlight is that, on reaching the peak, one will be able to see the Kudremukh peak as well on the right and the Rani Jhari on the left while the clouds keep playing hide and seek in the sky.
Homestay with Dorm or twin sharing Tents(Trek leaders will allot based on the availabity)
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 easily reserve your slot for the NetravatI Trek by booking directly through our official website. Please ensure you select the correct dates before confirming the booking.
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email from Backpackers United Team on your registered email address
Team Backpackers 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.
The trek difficulty level actually ranges from easy to moderate. Although its not a difficult trek, you need to be physically fit enough for the hike.
The Netravati trek distance takes a maximum time of about 4-5 hours to complete depending on the team pace and the number of breaks taken during the trek.
The highlights of Netravati Trek include traversing through dense shola forests, witnessing the two-tier waterfalls and resonate with the sweet sounds of the birds chirping as well as the sound of the river Netravati. On reaching the peak, one will be able to see the Kudremukh peak on the right and the Rani Jhari on the left while the clouds keep playing hide and seek in the sky right before you.
Once you confirm your booking with backpackers, you will be added to a WhatsApp group one day before your departure, to keep you informed about important updates.
You need to obtain your permits from the official website of the Karnataka Forest department. If you are booking a Trek with United Trip’s our team will handle all permit arrangements on your behalf.
