- District
- Chikkamagaluru
- Base
- Samse
- Distance
- 12 km
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Altitude
- 1520 m
- Permit
- Required
Nethravathi Peak Trek Overview
Nethravathi Peak is rapidly gaining immense popularity as one of the most aesthetically pleasing treks in the Kudremukh forest zone. Known for its rolling green ridges that look straight out of a textbook, it offers an incredible mountain landscape.
The trek kicks off with a brief jeep transit up to the start point, immediately plunging into clear meadow slopes. You walk past multi-tiered green ridges, jumping over narrow fresh streams before a continuous incline takes you to a spectacular windy peak.
Highlights
- Fairytale green carpeted mountain ridges
- Pristine freshwater stream crossings
- Breathtaking views of Kudremukh mountain lines
Things to Carry
- Aranya Vihaara ticket copy
- Photo ID
- Leech socks
- Energy food
Permit Information
Permit: Required
Authority: Karnataka Eco-Tourism Department
Booking: https://aranyavihaara.karnataka.gov.in
Notes: Highly sought after during post-monsoon weekends.
Entry Fees and Timings
Adult fee: 500
Currency: INR
Reporting: 06:00 AM
Last entry: 09:30 AM
Guidelines
mandatory
Stream Rules
Do not pollute the freshwater streams with chemical soaps or trash.
Safety Notes
medium
Gale Winds at Summit
Winds at the apex ridge can be extremely powerful, stand clear of edge lines.
FAQs
Where is the main assembly point?
Trekkers usually gather at Kudremukh or Samse village to hire transit jeeps to the trailhead.
Sources
- Karnataka Eco-Tourism Portal
Verified: permit_required, entry_fee_details · Retrieved 2026-07-19
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