Narasimha Parvatha

Narasimha Parvatha doesn't belong in the same conversation as the short sunrise hillocks around Bangalore - it's a real two-day Western Ghats crossing, through rainforest thick enough that the canopy closes over the trail in places, past a waterfall worth stopping at on its own. Camping on the summit is genuinely permitted here, which isn't true of most of the routes nearby, so the overnight is part of the trek rather than a workaround. It rewards people who want more than a few hours of climbing.

From Malandur, the trail climbs through dense rainforest, crossing streams and passing Barkana Falls before breaking into more open ridge terrain on the approach to the summit. Camping is permitted only in the designated zone on the summit itself - nowhere else on the route - where the group spends the night before descending the next day by a different trail into Kigga, near Sringeri. Forest access, route availability and permits are governed by the Karnataka Forest Department's Aranya Vihaara system, and the route is typically only open for a narrow window each year, roughly October to January - always confirm current status before planning a date.

• A genuine two-village crossing - starting at Malandur and finishing at Kigga, not an out-and-back
• Barkana Falls and the stream below it, the trail's last dependable water source
• One of the few routes in our Karnataka catalog where an overnight camp on the summit is actually permitted
• Wide views over Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, where it meets the edge of Kudremukh National Park

Fitness level required: high. Group size runs 6–12 people. Age range: 14–50 years.

Participants above 50 years must share a valid medical fitness certificate with our team before the trek.

• Sturdy trekking shoes with ankle support
• Rain cover / poncho and a spare change of clothes
• Warm layer for the overnight camp
• 3L water capacity

• Rainforest terrain is wet, rooted, and slippery underfoot, especially near Barkana Falls
• Not recommended without prior overnight-trek experience
• Camping is permitted only in the designated zone on the summit - nowhere else on the route
• Mobile network is patchy to unavailable for most of the route
• Trek leader carries a first-aid kit and satellite communication where network is unavailable

Narasimha Parvatha sits across Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary and the edge of Kudremukh National Park, and is only accessible through slot-based Karnataka Forest Department permits issued via the Aranya Vihaara portal, with a certified guide mandatory. The route is typically open only for a narrow window each year, roughly October to January, and access can close outside it - always confirm current status 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.

This is a genuine two-day crossing with different start and end villages, not an out-and-back - group logistics need a return vehicle arranged at Kigga, which is different from the single-day, same-base format of the other Karnataka hillock treks in this catalog. Camping is a real, permitted part of this route, unlike most nearby treks where it's explicitly banned.