Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Malnad Monsoon Magic IX Mullayanagiri, Bababudangiri


Karnataka's Highest Peak Mullayanagiri
Mullayanagiri Peak (Karnataka Highest Peak)
Narrow Ridge 
Bababudangiri Range 
Bababudangiri Range
Panoramic View 
Bababudangiri Peak
A Water Pond
  Enticed by the lush green hills and valleys of Mullayanagiri, a desire arose to explore Karnataka's highest peak by foot. The call seemed hard to resist. What was initially planned to be a road trip turned out to be one that was completely off the road! A two hour trek lead us to the misty and mighty Mullayanagiri, which seemed to show off once in a while, most of the time being hidden from view amidst the mist. On realizing there was a 15 km trek route further leading to Bababudanagiri, a holy place of worship, we were doubly excited. The mountain ranges and the picturesque landscapes were magical.  They seemed to possess some kind of magnetic charm that lured us into trekking further towards Bababudangiri. Without wasting any time, we started our second part of the trek, this time a much longer one with a higher level of difficulty.   
  Thus, we were in for a surprise 12 hr trek from Sarpadhari Arch to Bababudangiri (split into two treks-short trek-2 hr followed by a long trek-10 hr, after a night's halt atop Mullayanagiri). What was more exciting was that the trek was totally unplanned for, with least preparation.  

21 comments:

  1. Exceptionally beautiful and scenic.

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  2. Wow ! Wonderful ! A breathtaking view :) Thanks for sharing about it :)

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  3. Your trek was a long one, but the scenery is magnificent and your photos are fantastic. What gorgeous mountain sceness.

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  4. What A lovely Trek you guys had..The View is so scenic..

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  5. Breathtaking captures and such an incredibly beautiful place!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

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  6. Wow! Superb captures in all directions!
    The greenery all around is so soothing.

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  7. Nonparallel clicks of landscapes :-)

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  8. Simply stunning & breathtaking pictures. Lovely gorgeous Malanad.

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  9. Beautiful captures! Stupendous shots!

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  10. One of the best spots for nature lovers, great coverage D

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  11. Mullayanagiri is one of the top attractions of Chikmagalur which is been attracted by many tourists.. Chikmagalur is also famous for best hospitality provided by resorts and homestay in Chikmagalur.. Great photographs you have shared here.

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  12. Beautiful captures. You have mentioned a narrow bridge .is it the hill itself acts like a bridge which is narrow. Didn't understand.

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    1. chitra...you have mistaken ridge to a bridge. We meant the top edge of the hill along its length.

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