FAQS of Kumara Parvatha Trekking

Que: IS IT REQUIRE TO INFORM FOR FOOD REQUIREMENT at BHATTARA MANE?

Ans: Yes. You can Check the board at Bhattara Mane

 

 

Que: HOW TO REACH KUMARA PARVATHA TREK START POINT?

Ans: 

Once you reach Kukke Subramanya temple, you’ve to come 1.5kms to reach Trekk Start point.
Google map Wil show you the exact location.

It’ll show you two routes. You can take any of the routes, both will take you to the starting point.
Either you can walk 20 mins or take an auto till starting point.
If you have your own vehicle, there is a parking place(own risk) near start point.

Here is the link👇🏼

Kukke Temple to Trek Start point

Subrahmanya KSRTC Bus Stand to Trek Start point

 

Que: IS THERE ANY TIMINGS TO ENTER?

Ans: Yes.

There is a forest check post in the starting point.

They’ll allow you to enter between Morning 6.00am to evening 3.30pm.

– after 3.30pm they won’t allow you to enter, so plan accordingly.

Entry Timings at check post near Bhattara mane:
Morning 6am to 11.00am only.
So, if you are planning to complete the trek in a single day make sure you reach this point before 11.00am

 

Que: DO WE NEED TO PAY AT STARTING POINT.?

Ans: Entry fee will not be collected at starting point, but they’ll take around ₹500/-(in cash only) as a security deposit for the plastic items you are carrying.

They’ll return the money while coming back on the next day if you produce the same no of plastic items.
(tip: to reduce the checking time at starting point carry less plastic items)

If the crowd is more at the starting point, you may have to wait more than 30-45mins till they completely count the number of plastics carrying by you.

 

Que: WHERE DO WE NEED TO PAY THE ENTRY FEE?

Ans: You need to pay the forest entry fee of ₹425/- per person(Rs.350+Rs.75) at Forest check post near bhattara mane which is 5 kms from starting point.

 

Que: WHERE AND WHEN AND HOW WE CAN REGISTER?

Ans:

Only At Forest check point near Bhattara Mane
(there is no online registration or any other way)
You can register on the same day of arrival to bhattara mane, they’ll make the registration till 6.30pm-7.00pm or

the next day morning (for this you need to wait till 6.30am-7.00am)

so, if you are planning to go early morning to peak – its better to register by 1st day of your trekking even though you feel very tired while you reach at that point.

 

Que: IS IT ENOUGH IF ONE PERSON FROM OUR GROUP GOES THERE AND REGISTER.?

Ans: No- all the members who are willing to go to peak are required to register by signing the form(will be given on the spot only) personally at the forest check point.

 

Que: DO WE NEED TO PRODUCE ID CARD FOR ENTRY?

Ans: Yes, everyone must carry any ID card with photo and address issued by Govt.
(even soft copy also accepted, but remember your mobile battery shouldn’t go off)

 

Que: HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO REACH TO BHATTARA MANE FROM STARTING POINT?

Ans:

Usually a normal trekker will take 4hrs.
A slow trekker will take 6-7hrs

 

Almost same time required for descending also.

 

Que: HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO REACH BHATTARAMANE TO KUMARA PARVATHA PEAK?

Ans:

Usually a normal trekker will take 4hrs.
A slow trekker will take 6-7hrs

 

Almost same time required for descending also.

 

Que: IS THERE UPI/ONLINE PAYMENT FOR THE ALL EXPENSES? OR DO WE NEED TO CARRY CASH FOR THE PAYMENTS?

Ans:

As there is No Network/very weak Mobile signals – UPI/Online mode of Payment option is Not available

You have to pay in Cash for all the Expenses.

Please carry enough cash before starting from Kukke for all payments..

 

Details of Cash requirements: (Calculate total Cash as per your requirements)

  1. Forest entry fee-425 per person
  2. Refundable Deposit at forest check post for plastic items. (Approx Rs. 500/-)
  3. Food/meals – ₹150 per person for each time.
  4. ₹200 for Rent Amount of Tent and Refundable Deposit for Tent ₹100 per person (if solo trekker – need to pay rent of both person’s for 2 sharing tent)
  5. ₹150 for Rent Amount of Sleeping bag and Refundable Deposit of ₹150 per Sleeping bag
  6. ₹100 for Rent Amount of Torch and Refundable Deposit of ₹100 per torch
  7. ₹150 for Rent Amount of Trekking pole and Refundable Deposit of ₹500 per Trekking pole

 

Que: IS GUIDE COMPULSORY or REQUIRED?

Ans: No, without guide also you can complete this trek

 

Que: CAN WE GET TREKKING GUIDES FOR KUMARAPARVATHA TREK?

Ans: If you can confirm your requirement in advance(minimum 7 days prior info required), we can arrange trek guides for the trek.

 

Que: IS TOILET FACILITY AVAILABLE AT CAMPING SIGHT?

Ans: Yes, You can Find Toilets near Bhattara mane and Forest Office

But, there are very less in numbers. Around 4 Toilets near  Bhattara mane and 4 Toilets near Forest Office.

As it is not a Resort type place please don’t expect too much hygiene.

 

 

BOARD EXPLAINING TREKKING RULES

 

 

TREKKING ROUTE

Trekking Route from 2 sides

 

 

 

Trekking Route from Kukke Subrahmanya and return back on the same route