Kumara Parvatha Kukke Challenge

Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary has birthed some incredible trails. Rooted in it is a piece of heaven – Kumara Parvatha trek that towers at 1712 m and comprises numerous terrains: dense forest, thick foliage, lush expanse of meadows, rocks from the volcano, and a canopy that gives you respite from the heat. 

Kumara Parvatha is the second-highest mountain peak in the Kodagu district after Tadiandamol. Generally, trekkers cover this 28 km trek in two days. However, this time, trekkers who envision participating in the One Day Kumara Paravatha Trek Challenge are more than welcome to join us. 

On the trail, insanely steep sections challenge you, while other non-steeper ones give you moments of breath and introspection. You’ll be exposed to the majestic mountains, the valleys painted with amazing shades of green, little brooks, and some surprises that nature has to offer en route. Not just that, you will cross some spiritual and sightseeing locations like Kukke Subramanya Temple, Bhattara Mane, Kallu Mantapa, Shesha Parvatha, and KP peak.

 Kumara Parvatha One Day Challenge calls adrenaline seekers and audacious trekkers to its homeland. As you dream of achieving this, KP craves making it onerous. In this, your fortitude will help you find peace, beauty, and tranquillity in the unknown difficulties. If you are prepared, come with us as we embrace this uncertainty. As a badge of completion, team PTU will award you with a digital trek completion certificate that will be useful to you in your future endeavours. Read the itinerary and join us on the first available date.

How is this challenge different from the KP two-day trek?

Unlike the KP two-day trek from Kukke, you will not stay in camp for a night. This cuts the sleeping bag, camp or heavy luggage requirement, meaning you will carry only essential items like water, a raincoat, a pair of clothes, and lunch in a small backpack. 

Why are we hopping on the journey on Saturday and not Friday?

There is a reason for this. For trekkers who consider themselves brave enough, we want them to complete this challenge and return with flying colours. Generally, we travel in vehicles with laid-back seats. For smaller treks, this is fine, but for the KP One-Day Challenge, you need to get proper rest. By starting on Saturday, we get adequate rest. This provides essential sleep and nutrition to boost energy for the upcoming day's challenges.

Who is this trek meant for?

This trek is a serious game. You are supposed to complete approximately 28 km in a day. The KP One-Day Challenge is for the following trekkers:

1. Experienced and fit trekkers. Fitness can be measured by the distance you can run per hour. Generally, you are considered fit if you can run 5 km in 30 minutes.
2. Trekkers who have completed Moderate-Difficult level treks in the Western Ghats, like Kodachadri and Kudremukha.
3. Trekking in the Himalayas is a plus.

Call us once before you book this trek, and we will advise you.