Thadiyandamol

    Located in Coorg district, Thadiyandamol is rated as one of the most beautiful treks in South India. The trek route to the second highest peak of Karnataka passes through sprawling coffee and spice plantations interspersed with forests, waterfalls, natural water springs and rolling hills. The air is full of aroma of cardamoms, coffee and other spices.

Thadiyandamol, which literally means ‘the highest point’, is 5742 feet (1748 metres) above sea level. A view from the top is simply breathtaking and offers panoramic views of Brahmagiri Hills and dense forests of Makutta adorning it along with an expansive view of Arabian Sea at the distant horizon. The best season to trek is from October to February.

Locals say that while there are almost 18 trek routes to approach the peak, the ‘Palace route’ is the most popular and shorter trek route passing through an old palace called ‘Nalku Naadu Aramane’ by the locals.

Adventure-loving trekkers can extend the trek to visit Kallumani caves, which can be accessed only through the extremely dense forests but offers gorgeous landscapes and plentiful wildlife.