Be it walking through the jewels of the forest or trudging through a historic site rife with tales from back in time, trekking can show you a whole new world.
The Bandaje Falls Trek is an offbeat trail in the Charmadi Ghat of the Western Ghats is an absolute must-visit location if you are a nature nut who loves trekking.
“This route keeps changing according to the weather, in my opinion. In summer and the regular season, the forest is more friendly” 26-year-old Arjun Kelkar said.
Often known as the “Cherrapunji of South India”, the Agumbe Village & Rainforest Trek comes alive during the monsoons and becomes a treasure trove of wildlife, waterfalls, and lush forests
Agumbe is a Unesco World Heritage Site for a reason, as the biodiversity in this quaint village is unparalleled, making the evergreen rainforest a haven for nature lovers.
A popular route among seasoned trekkers, the Kumara Parvatha Trek, located in the Kodagu district in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, is perfect for those looking to challenge themselves.
“I do not believe this trail is for everyone, especially newbies, because it needs major caution.” 29-year-old software engineer Harish Gowda tells South First.
From rolling hills, valleys, and rainforests to endless, to a bevy of waterfalls, casual trekking enthusiasts will find a haven on the Sakleshpur Trek.
You will come upon several abandoned railway tracks, grand temples like the Sri Sakleshwara Swamy Temple, and old forts like the 18th-century Manjarabad Fort built by Tipu Sultan on your trail.