Western Ghats peak with a small temple on top and a sunset over the Arabian Sea on a clear evening. The jeep track is rough enough to be its own experience.
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Kodachadri, planned for you
Day-by-day timings, the route, what each part costs, where to sleep and eat, and a checklist. One PDF that works offline: print it, or send it to everyone going.
- Day 1 Kodachadri: the trek
- TravelBase: Kollur, 20 km
- PermitPermits and entry
- On the trailEasy trek to 1,343 m₹900
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The route
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On the map
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The climb
How to reach the start
Overnight bus Bengaluru to Kollur, then a jeep or a three-hour walk in from Nagodi.
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What it costs
Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 10 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.
Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Kollur is extra.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the Kodachadri trek?
Easy grade. It takes 2 days and climbs to about 1,343 m. Western Ghats peak with a small temple on top and a sunset over the Arabian Sea on a clear evening. The jeep track is rough enough to be its own experience.
Do I need a permit for Kodachadri?
Not open for booking on the Karnataka Forest Department's Aranya Vihaara portal when we checked on 10 October 2026, and we could not confirm its status. Check with the forest office before you plan around it. Jeeps up the last stretch are controlled.
How do I reach the Kodachadri trek?
Overnight bus Bengaluru to Kollur, then a jeep or a three-hour walk in from Nagodi. Base: Kollur, 20 km.
What is the best season for Kodachadri?
Oct–Feb.
How much does the Kodachadri trek cost?
From about ₹900 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.
What should I carry?
Trainers, a warm layer for the summit night, torch.
Guides for Kodachadri
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By Gokul · Updated 10 October 2026 · Photo: Akshaya govindasamy · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Prashanthachar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Ashwin Kumar from Bangalore, India · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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