Kodagu's highest peak and a five-hour round trip through shola forest and grassland. Combines with a Coorg homestay week without needing a separate trip.
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Tadiandamol, 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 Tadiandamol: the trek
- TravelBase: Madikeri, 40 km
- PermitPermits and entry
- On the trailEasy trek to 1,748 m₹700
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The route
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On the map
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The climb
How to reach the start
Bus to Kakkabe, then an auto to Nalknad Palace where the trail starts.
Step 3 of 6Next: Permits↓Permits and rules
Rules change. Check the park office or official booking system before you travel.
Step 4 of 6Next: Gear↓What to carry
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 Madikeri is extra.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the Tadiandamol trek?
Easy grade. It takes 1 day and climbs to about 1,748 m. Kodagu's highest peak and a five-hour round trip through shola forest and grassland. Combines with a Coorg homestay week without needing a separate trip.
Do I need a permit for Tadiandamol?
Book online on the Karnataka Forest Department's Aranya Vihaara portal: entry 7:30 to 11 am, up to 150 people a day, original photo ID required (checked October 2026). Camping on the hill is not allowed.
How do I reach the Tadiandamol trek?
Bus to Kakkabe, then an auto to Nalknad Palace where the trail starts. Base: Madikeri, 40 km.
What is the best season for Tadiandamol?
Oct–Feb.
How much does the Tadiandamol trek cost?
From about ₹700 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?
Grip shoes, sun hat, two litres of water. Leech socks June to September.
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Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we don't sell packages or bookings, we take no commission, and we link to maps and official sites, never to booking sites. Every guide is free; our only paid products are optional downloadable trip plans and itineraries. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.
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