Why This Trek?
Kudremukh Trek is the most famous trek among the Banglore trekking circuit and the reason is If you are looking for a lush green hills trek in the Western Ghat then Kudremukh Trek is one of the most beautiful scenic trek and third highest peak in Karnataka. In Kannada language the name Kuduremukha literally means ‘horse-face’ and it refers to a particular picturesque view of a side of the mountain that resembles a horse’s face.
DIFFICULTY : Easy.
MAX ALTITUDE : 6,214ft.
BASE CAMP : Chikmagalur
DURATION : 2 Days 1 nights.
BEST SEASON : During Monsoon
Destinations Covered during Kudremukh Trek : Chikmagalur, Kudremukh
What’s Included :
- Accommodation during Trek (Camping or Dormitory) on sharing basis.
- Meals while on trek(Veg) 2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner & Evening Snacks & Tea
- All necessary fees and permits
- First aid medical kits
- Qualified and experienced Guide
What’s Not Included :-
- Any cost incurred due to natural reasons.
- Any meals during the transit
- Any cost incurred during evacuation
- Porter and mule for carrying personal luggage
- Any cost which is not mentioned in inclusions part.
- Any Kind of Transportation
Brief Kudremukh Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Bangalore – Balagal – Mullodi (7 kms drive & 9 kms trek one way).
Day 02: Mullodi – Bangalore ( 7 kms trek & drive)
Detailed Kudremukh Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Bangalore to Kudremukh National Park
Day 02: Drive from from Kudremukh National Park to Bangalore ( 7 kms trek & Drive)
Day 01: Drive from Bangalore to Kudremukh National Park
Leave from Bangalore at night around 10:00 pm and reach Balagal by early morning. Meet our representative here followed by transfer to Mullodi. Which is located at a distance of 7 kms from here. Reach Mullodi .Mullodi is a base camp of Kudremukh trek. It is a small village of 60 houses and couple of homestays. After having breakfast, we will start our trekking to the top of Kudremukh peak. It’s a full day trek, which takes 7-8 hrs. The trek passes through evergreen forests, green grass lands and streams. Enroute lunch, once you reach on the top you can enjoy the 260 degree mesmerizing view of serenity. Return to the base camp around by evening. Overnight at home stay / Tents.
Day 02: Drive from from Kudremukh National Park to Bangalore ( 7 kms trek & Drive)
Wake up at leisure followed by breakfast. Post breakfast we trek down to the Balagal through beautiful villages, sheltered tea gardens and then visit to nearby water fall and take a bath under falls & leave for Bangalore. Reach Bangalore by night around 10:00 pm.
Fitness Required for Kudremukh Trek
Kudremukh is a short weekend trek near Banglore and Kudremukh Peak height is around 1894 meters which makes it a unique trek near Bangalore. Covering Kudremukh over the weekend break is little hectic but its all fun. The trekking distance to and fro is around 20 Kms.
The Kudremukh Trek is an easy trek suitable for first time trekkers with or without prior experience in trekking.
Trekking Experience: Ideal trek for First time trekkers.
Fitness Required: The Kudremukh Trek falls in the category of challenging treks. The trail is fairly laid out path and has very few steep ascends or descends. Water is available throughout the trail. But still if you are thinking of your first big Himalayan trekking experience its better to be prepared. Here is the training schedule to prepare for the trek.
Our treks are generally planned in a way that on an average you have to cover around 9 Kms in 6 hours although there may be slight variation depending on the terrain. This works out to roughly 1.5km per hour which is equivalent to walking in the plains at 6km per hour.
You can train yourself to run 3 kms in 30 minutes as per the schedule given below. Remember always start your training program with stretching and warm up exercises.
Follow this training schedule for trekking fitness required.
Week 1: Start with 10 minute of brisk walk and then jog for 10 minutes and finally 10minutes of easy walk.
Week 2: 5 minutes of brisk walk 15 minutes of jog 5 minutes of easy walk
Week 3: 5 minutes of brisk walk 15 minutes of jog 5 minutes of easy walk
Week 4: 5 minutes of brisk walk and jog for 25 min and cool down your body
Things to carry for Kudremukh Trek
Poncho, Rain Coat or Umbrella any one is must
Backpack (Min 25 Ltrs)
Floaters or Sandals
Trekking Shoes
2 Pairs of Quick Dry Tees and Track Pants
1 Pair of Socks
Full Sleeve Sweater or Fleece Jacket
Sun Cap
One Scarf
Light towel
Sun Screen (SPF 40+)
Water Bottle 1 Lt
Headlamp or torch with fresh pair of batteries
Personal Toilet Kit and toilet paper
Personal Medicine Kit
Dark Sunglasses
Trekking Pole
CAMERA with huge memory card and fully charged with extra batteries !
Where is Kudremukh Peak?
Kudremukh trek is located in the lies of Kudremukh National Park, which is a home of several species (flora & fauna). Being a part of a National Park. You need to get a permit from the Forest department & camping is not allowed here. It is located in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka .You can easily reach there by an overnight drive from Bangalore. Its distance is around 335 kms from Bangalore and at an altitude of 1,894 mts above sea level.
How is Kudremukh Weather?
The best time to visit Kudremukh is between March till May for trekking and spotting animals. The average temperature ranges between 25 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius.
When is the best time to go to for the Kudremukh Trek?
The best time for Kudremukh Trek is during the during the months of April and May
What is Kudremukh Trek Difficulty Level?
Kudremukh Trek Difficulty is of an easy trek and can be done over the weekend or on extended weekend from Bangalore. Doing cardio vascular exercises is very helpful for preparing for this trek.
Kudremukh Temperature range?
Kudremukh Temperature range from 25 degree to 15 degree celcius.
How much we have to trek each day?
Normally our trek are designed in such a way that we reach our camp by lunch time and on an average trekking distance is roughly 6-8 kms each day and it takes around 6-8 hours by an average trekker to cover that distance.
How is Kudremukh weather?
Kudremukh weather is pleasant throughout the year for trekking near Bangalore and it is famous weekend trek in Bangaore trekking circuit.
How is Kudremukh trek in March?
Though you can do Kudremukh trek all around the year but Kudremukh Trek in March offers great views
What medicines should I carry during the trek.
Below is a list of basic medicines you should carry for a high altitude trek.
Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters
Band aid – 10 strips
Gauze cloth – 1 small role
Leukoplast – 1 small roll
Cotton – 1 small roll
ORS – 5 packets
Betadine cream
Moov spray
Tablets:
Crocin – 5 tablets
Avomine – 4 tablets
Avil 25mg – 4 tablets
Diamox – 15 tablets
Combiflam – 5 tablets
Disprin – 10 tablets
Norflox – 10 tablets
Digene – 10 tablets
Diamox – 10 tablets
Is Diamox advisable ?
Diamox help in acclimatization but we do not advise it please consult your Doctor before taking it.
Who will lead and who all will go along with us ?
All our treks are led by certified & Experienced Trek Leaders/Guides. We believe in sustainable adventure eco-tourism which in effect means that our teams are locally sourced. Other than a Trek lead we in our team we will have local Guides, Cook, Helpers and Porters.
How big are the groups ?
We make it a point not to have more than 15 people in a trekking group as we believe that the best way to enjoy adventure is in small sustainable groups.
What is the minimum number of Trekkers required for Fixed Departures ?
Our Fixed departures are guaranteed and a promise to our customer that even if there is a Single trekker we will proceed with the trek at a loss.
I am the only girl in a trek, is it safe ?
We generally have a ratio of Male:Female of about 2:1. Mountains on the whole are much safer than the plains. Lots of solo female trekkers join us and we make it a point that only female trekkers share the tent with other female trekkers.
Can I offload my backpack on a mule/porter. What are the charges for the same.
When you are in the mountains you should be self-sufficient and you should carry your own backpack. The charges to offload a backpack of roughly 9 kg or less is about 300 per day.
Which type of shoes should I buy ?
Good trekking shoes are a must for the Kudremukh Trek. Read more at “How to Buy Trekking Shoes”
How many trekkers will be in one tent ?
We generally have 3-man tents were we accommodate anywhere between 2-3 people.
What level of fitness is expected from the trekkers
Very good physical fitness as well as mental fitness is required for the Kudremukh Trek. This is an ideal trek for a beginner who wants to familiarize him/herself with high altitude treks.To get into optimum level of fitness you can go through our article How to prepare for a high altitude trek.
What is there in Food menu during a trek ?
We server wholesome and nutritious Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Evening Snacks. The food is vegetarian. Vegetarian food is preferable at high altitudes as it is easy to digest.
Is the water on the trek safe?
The advantage of trekking the Himalayas is that your trekking route is filled with fresh Himalayan streams. Your trek leader/guide will direct you to places where you can fill clean water from. We recommend this water but in case you are unsure you can carry water purifying tablets with you.
What type of vehicles are used for transportation ?
We use Sumo/Xylo/Tempo for transportation.
What do you do if we encounter a medical emergency during the trek?
Our team at Renok is trained in handling high altitude emergencies. Apart from being trained mountaineers they bring a wealth of experience with dealing with high altitude illnesses. We carry First aid kitsand oxygen cylinders with us and in case of other medical emergencies we rescue the trekker till the road head. If any additional cost of evacuation is incurred it is borne by the trekker.Also before the trek it’s your responsibility to get a medical fitness checkup by a doctor which certifies you are fit enough for this trek.
Can we change the itinerary?
Renok Adventures LLP reserves the right to change the itinerary depending upon the weather conditions and other factors. If extra cost is incurred due to rescheduling the trekker is informed beforehand and extra cost if any is borne by the trekker. Please note that we operate treks in some of the most remote regions and harshest conditions where unforeseen events may force us to change the itinerary. In such cases, we or your trek leader will suggest the best alternative similar to your original itinerary.
Can you customize the Kudremukh Trek ?
Yes Kudremukh Trek can be customised, if you would like to travel independently, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time for any number of people. The Cost for private customized trip is fixed on the basis of group size, trek area, duration and trek style.
What if a trek is cancelled at the last moment due to ‘force majeure’?
All the arrangements for the tour are pre-planned and prepaid.
We will offer you alternate trek options of similar value depending upon the weather conditions if a trek is cancelled due to ‘force majeure’. In case of non-completion of the tour due to any reason whatsoever there will not be any refund for any unutilized services.
What is your Cancellation Policy
Up to 24 Days :- 95% of Trek/Tour cost will be refunded.
Between 14-24 Day :- 70% of Trek/Tour cost will be refunded.
Between 14-08 Days :- 50% of Trek/Tour cost will be refunded.
Less than 7 Days :- No refund
What is your Rescheduling Policy ?
We will reschedule your trek without any extra charge if this is conveyed to us in writing atleast 1 month before the trek starting date.
Between 07-24 Days before start of the trek :- 30% of Trek/Tour cost will be charged for rescheduling.
Less than 7 days:- 100% of Trek/Tour cost will be charged for rescheduling.
Bangalore
is the base location for our Kudremukh Trek . Our meeting point in Bangalore will be communicated through the Whatsapp Group.
Here’s what trekkers have to say about trekking with Dodital
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We did hampta pass trek on 2nd Oct 2014, our experience was awesome and all the hospitality provided by them was best.
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Trips with Renok have a very friendly and close knit feel too it. Smaller group size in their treks fosters more bonhomie. Rohan, Jai and the other support staff ensures that all your needs are taken care of.
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With renok I always feels like a family, trek leaders are too co-operative
My First Experience with Renok was Valley of Flowers and since then there was no stopping, did Stok Kangri with them and I must Say Excellent Guide, Cool in the Head Awesome Food… It was an Experience that can never be forgotten and know what.. Im going with em this year for Pin Parvati too \m/ Keep Up the Good Work Folks Kudos \m/
Thanks Renok Adventures for wonderful trekking experience in Himalayas. Simple nutritious food was a big surprise at those altitude and because of support I got from trek leaders and local guide I was able to reach the summit of Kedarkantha trek. Request to keep the size of group same forever.
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The best trip I have been for…
Also…the best food I have eaten on a trip…specially jain!!
We did Hampta Pass trek on 2nd-6th oct, was an amazing experience…made me fall in love with Himalayas…thanks to the Renok team..for guiding, helping and motivating us through out journey…enjoyed a lot..while trekking…as well as in evening..playing games…and fighting over rules…looking forward to do other treks with u guys soon… 🙂…also amazing hospitality..ufff still not able to come out of there…🙂
Great team with great trekking knowledge. Felt awesome when we went for Kedarkanta trek. Their trek leaders are so good !
I did Kedarkantha trek with Renok Adventures recently during long holi weekend and this was my first himalayan trek and it was wonderful trekking experience in himalayas. Food was lip smacking good and the equipment provided like the gaiters and microspikes for the summit day were really helpful during the snow trek. Thanks Team Renok for making my trek a memorable one.
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Guys i just have these words to say to the most rocking and adventurous people i met through Renok …. Jai and Monte bhai … The sense of responsibilty i have felt in these guys for even the people whom they havent met ever and the super rocking adventure experience i had with them is unremarkable … This is forever now buddies
Jai bhai … Monte bhai …. Full Power … Uh both are like i had a dream and i never wanted to wake up
Great Adventure with Renok ! Commendable Hospitality throughout the trek .
Great hospitality and service. Thoroughly enjoyed my trek with them.
Had a truly great experience with Renok adventures last June (2014) , I was really impressed with the way they effortlessly manged to rope me into a different trek as HamtPass was undoable due to climatic conditions. The entire trip was well managed and we had lot of encouragement from the trek leaders. Many a times they went out of their way to do things that they really didnt need to do. Still remember the awesome food cooked by Dharmendra . Really enjoyed the trek after such a long hibernation especially the First night camp fire 😉 Sorry guys for such a late review even now there a lot of good thing I want to say but bit tied for time. Reason for 4 stars and not 5 is because I feel they can go much higher 🙂
Our trip on the Valley of Flowers Trek 2015 was amazing! Team Renok were committed to providing the best experience during the entire trek, and each and every trekker were personally assisted.
Their Hotel’s choice during the trek was the best we were provided the best hotel accomodation available at those altitudes. I would recommend Renok Adventures without hesitation.
Thank you for the memorable trek of a lifetime!
Successfully completed Hampta Trek from 10th sep to 14 sep 2016 with great Renok Team ( Pinku as Main Guide & Vijay as Guide). It was a great and satisfying experiance. Three cheers for the Team & Lovely Group.
Just back from the Kuari Pass Trek with Renok Adventures. Superb experiences, put together and delivered fantastically by Team Renok. We did kuari pass trek with 12 other trekkers from from all over the world ( 2 USA, 1 Australian and rest Indians) and we all got on brilliantly.
Good mix of culture / nature which everyone enjoyed.
We were lucky enough to be away over Xmas /new year and celebrated them in a different manner.
If I had to say anything that could be improved on it would be the length of time driving from Haridwar to Joshimath and back It could have been broken up by a mid journey stay. Great active holiday though – would certainly consider using renok adventures again for another trekking trip in himalayas.
Very well organized trek with great quality of food provided!! The perfect combination!!
Went for Kuari Pass Trek and it was amazing as always with Renok Adventures. Great team and great food was the best part of the trek we thoroughly enjoyed our trek and looking forward to our next trek very soon.
Thanks Renok Adventures for making it easy to take the plunge into the world of trekking in Himalayas. I recently completed my Kuari Pass Trek (Lord Curzon Trail) with then absolutely love the Fiver Star treatment provided to us at those altitude (3000m above). All of us had an amazing time during our trek. Wishing you all the best for your endeavors and be prepared to get lot of referrals from my side. Thanks Team Renok
i was a part of HAMPTA PASS trek with renok adventures dated 1 – 5 oct 2016 . Service was excellent.
I would like to highlight few positive points of this trek.
1. Healthy,Tasty Food kept participants fit and fine throughout the trek.
2. Friendly and kind nature of trek leaders made participants feel safe.
3. Selection of places for pitching tents were perfect.
thanks.
Goecha La Trek, 8th-16th, October 2016. Any thing less than a 5 would be doing injustice to the Lovely experience me and my team had on this trek. Staring from the Brand New Scoprio that picked us up from NJP Station and shipped us to Yuksom with 5 hours. Dan Limboo is one Swift driver. The Limboo Homestay was lovely with a garden in the backyard. The icing on the cake was our Guide and Staffs, they were like family to us, We became great friends during the trek. Timboo Limboo is a charming young man with a big smile and a even bigger heart. He pampered us thought the trek. DB ji was our Cook, the man who has magic in his hand. Avilash our porter is young and energetic. You must look for this man, RAM SINGH, he is a my dear person, a man of great wit and possesses a great Knowledge about trekking in this part of the Country. They helped us complete this trek which otherwise would have been impossible. We’ll see you guys soon. And Thank you Renok for the lovely Hospitality.
Renok is managed by a group of passionate people which makes it unique from the rest of their peer players. They keep the experience raw which means more closer to nature. I had a fantastic experience with them in our valley of flowers and hemkund trek. Things always don’t go as planned but to understand the gaps and conversing with fellow trekkers shows their passion to make this a memorable experience for their clients. All the best Jai!
Went for Khyar Mundari trek with a group size of 87 people! All I can say is we were blown by the service provided by Renok Adventures. The trek guides, the execution, planning and most importantly the hospitality provided was exceptional. The most important aspect was we were not given any false promises like many travel websites do. Everything was clear right from the start and it was delivered. Special mention to the cook who made sure we were fed the best food! Way to go Renok!
Transportation – 5* (Scorpio car with excellent driver)
Accommodation- 5* (clean and excellent accommodation)
Food on the trek- 5* (excellent cooking with experience cook )
guide(Timbo limbo) -5 * (helpful guide with positive attitude to any problems)
Now days whatever we do first we see for the review even its same goes for me also .i checked indiahiks & renok’s both review and decided to try for Renok as its a brand new company, from the beginning of the trip to end , Renok never disappointed us the whole Renok’s goeCha-LA team are really really good ,
Tips for goecha-LA trek- ask for Ramsign or Timbo limbo as guide and DB daju as cook.
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Here’s a short itinerary of Kudremukh Trek :
Day 01: Drive from Bangalore to Kudremukh National Park
Day 02: Drive from from Kudremukh National Park to Bangalore ( 7 kms trek & Drive)
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