Merthi Gudda Peak Trek
Overview
Highlights
- Departure: Every Friday night from Bangalore
- Summit Merthi Gudda — the 7th highest peak in Karnataka (≈ 1676 m)
- Visit Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple
- Soormane / Kodige Falls and Kalasa Hanging Bridge
- Dense Western Ghats forest trails and open ridgeline views
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 09:30 PM – Pickup: Majestic
- 09:50 PM – Pickup: Rajajinagara Metro Station
- 09:55 PM – Pickup: Goverdhana / Yeshwantpura
- 10:00 PM – Pickup: Goraguntepalya, KLE Dental College
- 10:20 PM – Pickup: Parle-G (metro recommended to avoid traffic)
- Overnight travel by bus/TT (push-back seated semi-sleeper)
- 06:30 AM – Reach homestay, freshen up, breakfast
- 08:30 AM – Start trekking
- 12:00 PM – Reach Merthi Gudda Peak, packed lunch
- Visit Horanadu Temple
- 06:00 PM – Reach camping site (homestay)
- Campfire and dinner
- 07:00 AM – Wake up, freshen up, breakfast
- 10:00 AM – Soormane or Kodige Falls
- Kalasa Hanging Bridge
- Lunch (self-paid)
- 09:00 PM – Reach Bengaluru
What's Included
✓ Included
- 🚌Push Back Seated Semi Sleeper TT/Bus (to & fro Bengaluru)
- 🛏 Accommodation in Home Stay
- 🍱Food – 4 times
- 🎫Forest Permission
- 🦭Guide Fees
- 🚙Jeep Ride
- ☕Coffee / Tea & Snacks
✗ Not Included
- 🍽Personal snacks & energy bars
- 🛡️Travel insurance
- 👟Trekking gear (boots, poles)
- 💊Personal medications
- 🍽Sunday Lunch
- 🍽Sunday Dinner
- 💸Any expenses not mentioned in the inclusions
Permits & Rules
Forest entry permission and a mandatory local guide are arranged by Travel Elneeru u2014 no separate booking needed.
Carry a government-issued photo ID (Driving License or PAN Card preferred, or Voter ID / Passport / Ration Card).
Single-use plastics, alcohol, and smoking are not permitted as per forest rules.
Difficulty: Beginner
Who Can Do This?
This trek suits those with prior trekking experience or solid fitness. It is rated Moderate to Difficult, so comfort walking 7–8 km one-way on forest and ridgeline terrain with some steep sections is expected.
Where It Gets Difficult
The final approach to the Merthi Gudda summit involves steep, sustained climbing sections through forest and open grassland. Footing can be loose or slippery, especially in wet conditions.
Fitness Requirement
Prepare with regular cardio (brisk walking, jogging, or cycling) 3–4 times a week for at least a month before the trek, plus stair climbing to build leg strength and endurance for the steep summit push.
Best Time to Visit
Lush and green but trails are slippery with leeches present. Heavier rain increases difficulty on the steep summit sections. Recommended only for experienced trekkers.
Trails are drier and greenery is still fresh, offering the best balance of grip, comfort, and clear summit views.
Cool, dry conditions with good visibility from the summit. Carry warm layers for chilly mornings and the overnight homestay stay.
Route Breakdown
Packing List
Pack light but pack smart. Everything you bring, you carry on your back.
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