- District
- Chikkamagaluru
- Base
- Malandur
- Distance
- 13 km
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- Altitude
- 1150 m
- Permit
- Required
Narasimha Parvatha Trek Overview
Narasimha Parvatha is the tallest peak in the Agumbe forest range, notorious for receiving some of the highest rainfall measurements in the country. The trail is an intense rainforest adventure containing dense vegetation, wildlife, and stream tracking.
Departing from Malandur village, you dive into heavy, dark evergreen rainforest canopies where sunlight barely hits the floor. After a strenuous vertical incline through roots and mud, the path suddenly gives way to an expansive, high-altitude grassland peak.
Highlights
- Thick Agumbe rainforest exploration
- Stunning seasonal Barkana Falls viewpoints
- Vast isolated hilltop summit meadow
Things to Carry
- Forest clearance receipt
- ID proof
- Heavy duty torch
- Leech socks
- Rain gear
Permit Information
Permit: Required
Authority: Karnataka Forest Department
Booking: https://aranyavihaara.karnataka.gov.in
Notes: Ensure you clear registration at Agumbe forest outpost before starting.
Entry Fees and Timings
Adult fee: 425
Currency: INR
Reporting: 06:00 AM
Last entry: 09:00 AM
Guidelines
mandatory
Rainforest Wildlife
Respect the habitat. Agumbe is a key King Cobra zone; keep strictly to the core trail.
Safety Notes
medium
Dense Forest Disorientation
The jungle path can be heavily overgrown; losing track is a medium risk without a guide.
FAQs
Can we do this trek in July?
Monsoons are extremely aggressive in Agumbe; the forest department frequently closes the trail in peak rain months.
Sources
- Karnataka Eco-Tourism Portal
Verified: permit_required, entry_fee_details · Retrieved 2026-07-19
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