MULLAYANAGIRI

Mullayangiri is the highest peak of Karnataka located in Bababudangiri range of Chikkamangaluru. Mullayangiri is just 12 km from Chikkamangaluru. Mullayangiri is a part of the Baba Budan Giri Hill Ranges. The height of Mullayangiri is 6330 ft (1,930 meters) and it is regarded as the highest peak between Himalaya and Nilagiris.

MULLAYANAGIRI

                There is a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on top of the hill. The small hillock in the temple premises is the highest point in Karnataka.

                Mullayanagiri is the trekker’s paradise. Trekking at this place is a memorable experience. Visitors can enjoy the speed of cold wind that is hitting you. It will be a good experience if you reach this place by 7 am. For a memorable trekking experience its advisable to trek after the monsoon and before summer. September to February is the best season. An overnight journey from Bangalore brings the trekker to Chikmagalur in the early hours of the morning. Buses ply after 8.00 am from Chikmagalur to Sarpadhari. The road runs amidst coffee estates and dense forests for about half an hour. The trek begins from Sarpadaari, which connects to Chikkamangaluru. The mountain is the highest peak between the Himalayas and Nilagiris after Chembra, Banaura, Vellari Mala located in Kerala.

MULLAYANGIRI TREKKER’S PARADISE

Reaching There

Nearest Airport is Mangalore International Airport. Chikmagalur town does not have a railway station. The nearest railway station are located at Birur, Kadur and Tarikere.

Chikmagalur is well connected by road network. Mullayanagiri is about 265km from Bangalore and 107 km from Mangalore. There are plenty of buses operated by KSRTC running between Chickamagalur and Bangalore. It is only 15 km away from Chickamagalur city and there are private buses going through the base of the mountain. Buses going towards the Bababudangiri will take you to the foothill of the Mullayanagiri. If you are driving you can take your vehicle about 0.5 km close to the summit. The trekking starts from a bus stop called Sarpadhari and its a 4 km trek with no forks on the way. The major landmarks on the trek path are a small stream, a Nandi statue and a cave with a small water source inside.

TREKKING IN MULLAYANAGIRI

Route 1 : 

(Via Hassa) : Bengaluru – Kanigal – Hassan _ Beluru – Chikkamangaluru – Mullayanagiri.

Route 2 : 

(Via Tumkur) : Bengaluru -  Tumkur _ Arsikere – Kadur – Chikkamangaluru – Mullayanagiri.

Reaching Mullayangiri from Mysore :

Mysore – Hassan – Belur – Chikkamangaluru – Mallayanagiri.