Kudremukh National Park

Understand Edit

The park consists of 600 km² of undulating mountains and tropical wet evergreen forest. It began its existence as a Reserved Forest in 1916, and was designated a national park in 1987. Kudremukh means 'horse face', and is in reference to the appearance of a mountain peak located within the park. Kudremukh (Kannada: ಕುದುರೆಮುಖ) also spelled Kuduremukha is a mountain range in Chikkamagaluru district, in Karnataka, India. It is also the name of a small hill station town situated near the mountain, about 48 kilometers from Karkala and about 20 kilometers from Kalasa. The name Kuduremukha (as it is known by the natives) literally means 'horse-face' (in the local language Kannada) and refers to a particular picturesque view of a side of the mountain that resembles the same. It was also referred to as 'Samseparvata', historically since it was approached from Samse village.

The town of Kudremukh is primarily an iron ore mining town where the government run Public Sector Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd. (KIOCL) operated till the last decade. It is noted for its scenic beauty. Owing to the dense forests, sighting wildlife can be challenging, though the area is rich in wildlife. Nonetheless the drive through the forest ranges can be enchanting and exhilarating. Three important rivers, the Tunga, the Bhadra and the Nethravathi are said to have their origin here. A shrine of goddess Bhagavathi and a Varaha image, 1.8 m within a cave are the main attractions.

The Tunga river and Bhadra river flow freely through the parklands. Kadambi waterfalls area definite point of interest for anyone who travels to the spot. The animals found there include the malabar civet, wild dogs, sloth bear and spotted deer.

Landscape Edit

Refer to the following link on wikipedia.org. [1]

Flora and fauna Edit

• malabar civet cats, wild dogs, sloth, and spotted deer.

Climate Edit

March to May - Temperature around 23°c to 25°C. (Summer Season) June to October - Heavy Rains. Not at all the time to visit Kudremukh. (Rainy Season) November to February - Temperature around 19°c to 25°C. Best time to visit Kudremukh. (Spring season)

Get in Edit

The best way to get in is by Bus either by KSRTC [2] or by Private bus service [3] from Bangalore. They operate every night.

There are no direct bus service by KSRTC from Bangalore to Kudremukh. The Journey needs to to divided in to two parts, any one as mentioned below Bangalore - Mangalore - Kudremukh. Bangalore - Karkala - Kudremukh. Bangalore - Kalasa - Kudremukh.

Sugama Travels have direct overnight bus service from Bangalore to Kudremukh. Book your tickets one day in advance over phone at +918026918896.

There are no trains to Kudremukh.

Fees/Permits Edit

Permits can be obtained from Kuduremukha town, at the Reserve Forest Office, opposite the Police Station. It costs Rs200 for the permit and Rs75 as trekking fees, with which they shall arrange a trekking guide if there's a group of people. The Office is also a good place to gather information about the trek to the peak and accommodation facilities.