BRAHMAGIRI

Brahmagiri, is a mountain range in the Western Ghats. It is situated on the border between Kodagu districts in Karnataka State in the North Waynad district of Kerala State in the South. Brahmagiri Hill, at 1608 mts height, is a scenic tourist attraction. The top of Brahmagiri Hills is well forested and has lot of wildlife. Thirunelli Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, lies on the Kerala side of Brahmagiri. This temple is known as Dakshina Kasi. The temple is constructed in an ancient style and includes 30 granite pillars. Legends say that the temple was constructed by Lord Brahma himself.   

 

Thirunelli Temple

                Pakshipathalam at an altitude of 1740 mts is another attraction on Kerala side. Pakshipathalam has a cave that is said to have been used by saints in ancient times. On the Karnataka side it is also known by the name of Munikal Cave.

                Irupu Falls of the Lakshmana Tirtha Rivrer lies on the Karnatak side of Brahmagiri. The trek along the Brahamagiri hills is situated at an altitude of 1608 meters above sea level. The range of mountain is located the Werstern Ghats which act as the border between Karnataka and Kerala.

THE FAMOUS IRUPU WATER FALLS

                The hill is located at nearly 270 km away from the city of Bengaluru but one can easily again access to the treak through Kodagu, which is just located at a distance of 60 km.

                The treak taken individuals deep inside the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home for a number of elephants. It passes through a dense forest. Many small streams and rivers, beautiful verdant green grasslands and the famous Iruppu falls, thus giving the trekker an all aound view of the scenic splendor that nature offers.

                Another aspect about the trail of this trek which makes it unique its permanenet shelter which makes it one of the monsoon friendly trek in the vicinity of Kodagu. The trekking area is pleasant with the presence of forest which have semi-evergreen or evergreen trees. There are also a large number of animals and mammals which can be spotted close to the top of Brahmagiri Hills. The best time to go on a treak to Brahmagiri is from the month of December till the end of February.

BRAHMAGIRI PEAK

Reaching There

                Brhamagiri is about 60 kms from Madikheri and ab out 270 km from Bengaluru. From Mysuru, there are lot of buses available to Gonikoppa in Kodagu district. From there, one should reach Srimangala by a local bus. From Srimangala, Irupu Falls is around 10 km, from the where trekking starts.

                The nearest place with good hotels on Karnataka side is Gonikoppa. While trekking from Karnataka, it is advisable to book accommodation at Narimale Guest House in advance.

                Don’t forget to carry salt and lime which against leaches.