I am a passionate traveler and love to connect with different people with different mentalities. Trekking is the one which helped me achieve that and explore places simultaneously. You actually learn a lot from it. Being into engineering profession in South India for around 7 years, I have explored most of the trekking places. Below is the list of one of my favorites:
1. Agumbe rainforest
2. Kodachadri
Kodachadri again is nestled deep in Western ghat in Shimoga district around 420km from Bangalore. It is 10th highest peak in state, famous for lush green trails, misty landscapes and picturesque waterfalls. There is temple of goddess Mookambika on top and one can witness being above cloud. Post monsoon is the best season to visit Kodachadri and fully enjoy nature. Trekking in monsoon is bit difficult.
3. Gokarna
Gokarna is a small town on western coastal line having many beaches. This is a kind of tourist place and not typical trekking place, but in fact this was my longest trek. Yes you read it right, we did trekking at Gokarna, that too total 36km in 2 days. That state of relaxing on beach after such a exhausting trek is simply awesome. All beaches are separated by small hills and we crossed such 7 hills, passing through different beaches, crawling though tree branches. Trekking on coastal line is challenging because of humid weather.
4. Coorg
Coorg is popular destination among trekkers and couples as well, situated in southwest of Karnataka. Located amidst imposing mountains with misty landscape, green hills, spice and coffee yards and water streams cutting the way. One can find many exotic resorts. Along with trekking one can do river rafting, called white water rafting. July to September is the best time to do rafting as river water is in full and quick flow.
5. Gandikota
Gandikota is a small village on the bank of Pennar river in Andhra Pradesh. It is called India’s Grand Canyon known for its spectacular gorge formed by river Pennar that cuts through the Erramala hills. Its very similar to river Colorado in Arizona and Belum caves simillar to Antelope canyons in Arizona. Best time to visit Gandikota is September to February as weather will be pleasant. After February weather will be hot and humid.
6. Nagalapuram
Nagalapuram is a village in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. It comes in eastern ghat and less known among people but beauty is at its best. Its almost a flat trek with some river streams on the way. One can witness natural fish pedicure in the pool. Its very relaxing, free of cost and no time limitation ? There are natural water slides too and usually people will cook food by the side of pool, which is also a good experience.
7. Dudhiware waterfall
Dudhiware waterfall is located at Lonawala with approximate waterfall height of 135 feet. One can enjoy thrilling waterfall rappelling here. Local experts helps conduct activity in safe manners. One can visit nearby Lohagad fort and reverse waterfall on top of the fort. Speed of the wind is so high that it takes water falling down up. Start of monsoon is the best season to do waterfall rappelling. Once rain increases its bit difficult and risky to do rappelling. We group of 20 people did rappelling here and I was the one to do it last. Till my turn comes rain intensity increased and waterfall was at its fullest ?
