Kodachadri

Few summits in the Ghats give you open grass underfoot at over 1,300 metres with the coast somewhere out on the haze line. On a clear morning the sightline runs a long way past the nearer ridges. Camping on the plateau isn't currently permitted, so the day is built entirely around that one stretch at the top - climb, take it in, head back down before dark.

The trail climbs through shaded Western Ghats forest, passing Hidlumane falls before opening onto the grassy plateau near Sarvajna Peeth close to the summit. Total distance runs close to 12 km on the standard route, though the exact figure shifts depending on which Forest Department-approved path is in use at the time. Route access and permits are issued through the department's current booking system and can change with the season.

• Hidlumane falls along the forest approach
• The open plateau at Sarvajna Peeth, near the summit
• Long sightlines across Ghats ridgelines toward the coast

Fitness level required: moderate. Group size runs 6–16 people.

• Trekking shoes
• Rain layer
• Headlamp

• Trek leader monitors weather and turns the group back if conditions worsen near the plateau
• No summit camping - the trek returns to base the same day

Forest access and route availability are subject to current regulations - always confirm before booking.

A ₹1,000 Booking Advance secures your booking request. Final confirmation is issued only after operational and permit verification. The advance is non-refundable and non-transferable, as it blocks your spot in the group.

If we cancel a trek due to weather, safety, or forest department restrictions, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.

Guide/access requirements are subject to current regulations. Overnight camping on the summit plateau has not been permitted since a Forest Department restriction introduced in 2015; no dated public notice found reversing this, so the same-day-only status stands.