What to expect
Highlights
- A shola-grassland ridge trek on the state border.
- Views over both Kodagu and Wayanad.
- The biodiversity of the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.
Brahmagiri Peak
The Brahmagiri Peak and Wildlife Sanctuary lie on the Kodagu–Wayanad border in south Kodagu, trekked from Iruppu Falls. The shola-grassland ridge, rising to about 1,600 m, marks the Karnataka–Kerala state line, and the sanctuary protects rich Western Ghats flora and fauna.
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Typetrek
Nearest baseSrimangala
DistrictKodagu
Best timeOctober to February, in clear weather
Time neededA full day for the trek
Places to visit4→The trek from Iruppu climbs through forest to open grassland with wide views over both states; it needs a forest permit and is often done with a guide. Wildlife includes elephants, Nilgiri langur and varied birds.
Getting there
How to visit
- Trailhead at Iruppu Falls near Srimangala; obtain a forest-department permit at the range office before climbing.
- A full-day trek — start early, and go with a guide as the grassland can be disorienting in mist.
Distance by road
- Mysuru120 km
- Bengaluru260 km
- Mangaluru135 km
- Kannur115 km
- Ooty210 km
Road km to Kodagu; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February, in clear weather; the sanctuary and trek may close in the monsoon.
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Today at Brahmagiri Peak
Sunrise6:16 am
Sunset6:37 pm
Golden hour best light5:37 pm–6:37 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:37 pm–7:02 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 77%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Karnataka. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- Forest permits required and trekker numbers are capped; carry water, food and rain cover.
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Top experiences around Srimangala
3 more places around Srimangala, each worth a day of its own.
waterfallIruppu Falls
38.1 km · 458 min walk
A 52 m waterfall on the Lakshmana Tirtha in south Kodagu near Srimangala, sacred for its Rameshwara Shiva temple and set at the foot of the Brahmagiri hills; it is the starting point of the Brahmagiri trek and is fullest during and after the monsoon.
wildlifeNagarhole National Park
53.6 km · 643 min walk
The Kodagu side of Nagarhole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park, a tiger reserve of teak and rosewood forest entered from the Kutta and Nanachi gates in south Kodagu; jeep safaris offer elephants, gaur, deer and wild dogs and, with luck, tiger or leopard (the park is shared with Mysuru’s Kabini side).
wildlifeSAI Sanctuary
7.6 km · ~19 min by auto
A private rainforest reserve of about 120 hectares near Brahmagiri in south Kodagu, created to protect Western Ghats forest and wildlife; it offers guided nature walks and eco-stays amid elephants, birds and rich flora.
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Brahmagiri Peak — at a glance
TimingsFull-day trek from Iruppu; start early
Best timeOctober to February; closed in the monsoon
Entry: Forest permit required (trekker numbers capped)
Getting here
How to reach Brahmagiri Peak
Trailhead at Iruppu Falls near Srimangala
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Brahmagiri Peak is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Brahmagiri Peak
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Brahmagiri Peak — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Brahmagiri Peak?
October to February, in clear weather; the sanctuary and trek may close in the monsoon.
What are the entry fee and timings at Brahmagiri Peak?
Entry: Forest permit required (trekker numbers capped). Timings: Full-day trek from Iruppu; start early.
How do I reach Brahmagiri Peak?
Trailhead at Iruppu Falls near Srimangala; obtain a forest-department permit at the range office before climbing. A full-day trek — start early, and go with a guide as the grassland can be disorienting in mist.
How much time do I need for Brahmagiri Peak?
A full day for the trek.
What else is near Brahmagiri Peak?
Nearby you can pair SAI Sanctuary (7.6 km), Iruppu Falls (38.1 km), Tadiandamol (47.6 km), Nagarhole National Park (53.6 km).
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Image credits
- Brahmagiri Peak:Jaseem Hamza, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0