Netravati Peak Trek
Location
Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Price
₹3,999
Max Altitude
1520 meters
Distance
12 km round trip
Overview
The Netravati Peak Trek is a scenic and moderately challenging adventure nestled in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, near Chikmagalur. Starting from the village of Samse, the trek spans approximately 12–14 kilometers round trip and reaches an altitude of around 1,250 meters (4,100 feet). It typically takes 2 days and 1 night to complete, making it a great weekend escape for both beginners and seasoned trekkers. The trail offers a rich variety of landscapes, including dense forests, rolling grasslands, and serene stretches along the Netravati River. Trekkers are often rewarded with panoramic views of surrounding peaks like Kudremukh and Rani Jhari.
Highlights
- •Stunning grassland views stretching for kilometers
- •Diverse flora and fauna including rare species
- •Multiple waterfalls along the trail during monsoon
- •UNESCO World Heritage Site (Western Ghats)
- •Panoramic views from the horse-face shaped peak
- •Stay in homestays amidst coffee plantations
Itinerary
Bangalore to Kalasa
Travel from Bangalore to Netravati Base Camp
- •Start your journey from Bengaluru to Kalasa. You will travel in comfortable, private non-AC transportation at 8:00 PM, with convenient pick-up points throughout the city.
- •Pickup from multiple points in the city
- •Once everyone is on board, the trek leads will make you participate in some activities to get over the residual office thoughts. The fun sessions involve Small icebreaker sessions to get to know your fellow travellers. Of course, even after doing all that, we know how important sleep is for you to enjoy the trip, so consider that taken care of.
Day 1: Trek to Netravati Peak
Full day trek through diverse landscapes to reach the summit
- •Reach the Samse early in the morning and take a jeep ride to reach the homestay. Reach homestay freshen-up and have breakfast
- •Get ready to start the trek and Leave all your luggage at the homestay. Carry only water bottles. packed lunch and snacks if needed.
- •Start trek through dense forests and grasslands
- •Head to the Netravati trek start point and you will receive a briefing about the Netravati trek and participate in a short warm-up session.
- •Trek through one of the beautiful and serene routes in the western ghats to reach the peak of Netravati.
- •Enjoy the water streams and waterfalls on the way to the Netravati peak. Reach the peak and have a packed lunch with a beautiful view
- •After soaking in the views and capturing some photos, start your descending.
- •Reach the homestay stay freshen up and enjoy the tea-snacks
- •Have an authentic hot dinner, enjoy a firecamp and take a sound sleep in the lap of nature.
Day 2: Return to Bangalore
Leisurely morning before returning to Bangalore
- •Wake up to the sounds of nature quite early in the morning and Freshen up and have breakfast
- •Head to the Samse tea estate/Hanging bridge and Belur Temple
- •Lunch at a popular Hassan restaurant (Self Sponsored)
- •Depart for Bangalore taking a bag full of wonderful memories with us
- •You will return to Bangalore between 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Whats Included
- ✓Transport: To and fro from Bengaluru in TT/Mini Bus
- ✓Accommodation: Homestay on sharing basis
- ✓Food: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, High-Tea snacks and 1 Dinner
- ✓Forest entry tickets
- ✓Expert Trek lead from goChaarana
- ✓Basic first aid support
Whats Not Included
- ✗Any other expenses incurred apart from inclusions.
- ✗Personal expenses
- ✗Personal Accident Insurance
- ✗Any additional expenses due to emergencies.
Things to Carry
Pickup Points
Karachi Bakery - Indiranagar
Domlur - Skywalk
Yeshwanthpur - Metro station
Goraguntepalya - Metro station