Mullayanagiri Trek: Not For The Faint-Hearted
Introduction
Mullayanagiri is located in the most well-known site known as The Western Ghats, which are the most biodiversity hotspots in the globe. The Western Ghats are found across several states in India specifically Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa etc and their importance isn’t particular to a specific region. Therefore, in order to take advantage of the beauty of nature, many prefer camping or trekking in the Western Ghats and one among the most popular spots is Mullayanagiri located at 6300 feet above sea level.
And Overview
Mullayanagiri is situated 22 kilometers from Chikkaballapur district in Karnataka Its accessibility to individuals with minimal effort is what makes it the most popular destination for those who are interested in trekking. In the middle of the city, Chikballapur is very accessible and accessible even with public transportation. Chikballapur was named due to a saint called Mullappa Swamy who prayed in the hills. The hill is surrounded by the stunning green mountains and meadows, which soothe the eyes.
The best time to see MulayanGiri peak is after the monsoons, and to avoid it in summer. In the post monsoon time the flowers bloom and the peak is gorgeous. A majority of visitors come to the area during the months of November through February. However, if you opt to visit during the monsoon period, then you’ll be sucked into the rain because you must walk on the steps. It’s not easy to appreciate the beauty of nature without the rain in your way. The most frequent method to get to the top is to trek. So why not take a hike up to Mullayanagiri on this particular weekend?
The preparation prior to the trek
If you’re an experienced trekker , it’s easy to moderate the trek; however if you’re new to the sport, it can be a difficult task to moderate to difficult. When you are preparing for the trek, make sure that you’re fit and well. At least one month prior to the trek you’ve scheduled it is essential to be performing an exercise program that is very effective and walk for a half hour during the day or evening.
In addition to preparing physically, you should also make sure to prepare important items that you need to take along when trekking. Because you will be doing an early morning hike, you’ll require woolen clothing to put on so ensure that you have these with you on your journey.
If you are planning camping in Mullayanagiri and you want to camp, then you could also bring your camping setup at the top. You can also put up your tent at the top, however, make sure you take the essentials with you, such as lighting a torch as well as food. However, you should keep in mind that it gets extremely cold at night therefore you should prioritize your needs prior to contemplating camping on the mountains.
The Trekking to Mullayanagiri
The opening time for Mullayanagiri is at 6 a.m. at the beginning of the year. This means that you can be there at 5 early in the morning. Or you could also start arriving after the time of 6:00 a.m. If you arrive earlier in the early morning,, you will reach the summit early. The village that is the base of the Mullayanagiri Trek is Sarpadhari village located 15 kilometers from Chikballapur District or the main town.
If you’re coming in your own vehicle , whether it is the bike or car there is plenty of space in the village’s base for parking, which means there is no need to worry about parking for your vehicle.
If you are in the base village, If you plan to arrive around 6 a.m. or earlier, you should ensure that you pack food for breakfast. Since there are no stores available at that time. From the parking lot to the next location, you will need to traverse about 450 feet through the middle to reach the Peak.
To climb to the summit it is necessary to trek for 3 kilometers, which could take you about 1.5 hours. It’s an easy hike that you can take with your loved ones, but should you be a beginner, ensure that you’re cautious when you’re walking. The steps are laid out as part of the trek route. Once you’ve completed the steps, you will reach the small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also an old one, and the temple’s balls are constructed of stone, which makes it the solid guardian. There is another temple situated on the summit, however you shouldn’t walk to it as it is quite high. The authorities have also covered it with grills to prevent walking uphill.
As we mentioned earlier, if you’re well prepared prior to the trek for at minimum one month, then the trek that is part of Mullayanagiri is an easy walk for you, even if you are new to the sport. The forest trails that wind through the Mullayanagiri can help you experience wildlife from the Western Ghats making it the most memorable experience. There is an additional bridge with a blade that is extremely sharp for walking on and you should be cautious when walking across or crossing over the edge. When you are at this razor sharp edge, you’ll see that on one side the mountain is very lush and green and on the opposite side there is a leeward aspect with only a few green patches.
