Kerala · Hard grade
Agasthyakoodam
The second-highest peak in Kerala, through rainforest that is otherwise entirely closed to the public. The permit lottery is the hard part; the climb is only the second hardest.
2 days, Hard grade, up to 1,868m. Best season: Jan–Feb only. Base: Bonacaud, via Thiruvananthapuram. Suits: Solo, Group.
How to reach it
Train to Thiruvananthapuram, then a bus to Bonacaud.
Permits
Online lottery with a strict daily quota and a season of only a few weeks. Entry rules have changed over time — check the current position.
Gear
Leech protection, grip shoes, and food for two days.
What it costs
From ₹3,000 per person, all-in from Bonacaud — transport, permits, a guide where required and food on the trail. Open the live planner to price it for your own dates and party size.
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