What to expect
Highlights
- The summit trek through shola forest and grassland.
- The Sarvajna Peetha shrine at the top.
- The link to the Kollur Mookambika pilgrimage.
Kodachadri
A forested peak of about 1,343 m in the Mookambika range, among the highest in the region and a well-known trek, linked to the Kollur Mookambika temple and topped by the Sarvajna Peetha shrine. This trek guide is organized from Hosanagara in Shivamogga district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Kodachadri.
Practical guide
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Typetrek
Nearest baseHosanagara
DistrictShivamogga
Best timeOctober to February
Time neededA full day for the trek
EntryForest entry/jeep charges
Places to visit2→Kodachadri is a forested peak of about 1,343 m in the Mookambika range, one of the highest in the region and a classic Western Ghats trek.
It is tied to the Kollur Mookambika temple below and is topped by the small Sarvajna Peetha shrine, with grasslands and shola forest along the way.
Getting there
How to visit
- Reached from the Hosanagara/Nittur side or via Kollur; the upper stretch is a trek, with rough jeep rides available part-way.
- A demanding day-trek — go with a guide or group, start early, and carry water and food.
Distance by road
- Chikkamagaluru90 km
- Udupi120 km
- Mangaluru185 km
- Hubballi200 km
- Bengaluru275 km
Road km to Shivamogga; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; avoid the leech-heavy monsoon for the trek.
Weather in KodachadriSeasonal guide
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Today at Kodachadri
Sunrise6:19 am
Sunset6:41 pm
Golden hour best light5:41 pm–6:41 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:41 pm–7:06 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 54%
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
- A strenuous forest trek — go with a guide, start early, carry water and food, and do not attempt it alone or late in the day.
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Kodachadri — at a glance
TimingsDay trek; start early
Best timeOctober to February; avoid the leechy monsoon
Entry: Forest entry/jeep charges
Getting here
How to reach Kodachadri
From Hosanagara/Nittur or via Kollur; trek with part-way jeeps
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Kodachadri 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 Kodachadri
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.
If you need help at Kodachadri
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Kodachadri — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kodachadri?
October to February; avoid the leech-heavy monsoon for the trek.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kodachadri?
Entry: Forest entry/jeep charges. Timings: Day trek; start early.
How do I reach Kodachadri?
Reached from the Hosanagara/Nittur side or via Kollur; the upper stretch is a trek, with rough jeep rides available part-way. A demanding day-trek — go with a guide or group, start early, and carry water and food.
How much time do I need for Kodachadri?
A full day for the trek.
What else is near Kodachadri?
Nearby you can pair Nagara Fort (17.8 km), Kavaledurga Fort (30.9 km), Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple (34.4 km), Honnemaradu (35.3 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Rayabhari, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0), Anoop K (CC BY-SA 4.0), Akshaya govindasamy (CC BY-SA 4.0), Vidhu Krishna (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.