Known for its bio-diversity and mineral wealth, Kudremukh is
located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. In Kannada,
Kudremukh means ‘horse’s face’ and the place gets its name from a peak that resembles
the face of a horse.
There are dense forests around the town and wildlife
spotting is popular, even though the forest cover makes it difficult to spot
animals easily. You need to go deep in the jungle to catch a glimpse of the
wildlife. Three vital rivers Bhadra,
Nethravati and Tunga originate
from the region.
The Kudremukh range of mountains was declared a national
park in 1987. You need to have prior permission and a licensed guide to trek
the summit.
The Kudremukh National Park is the second largest
protected region in the Western Ghats that is spread over an area spanning 600
sq km. The region is home to langurs, macaques, barking deer, malabar giant
squirrels and chitals. Leopards, tigers, jackals and wild dogs have also been
spotted here.
Kudremukh is also
known for its natural and scenic beauty, rich wildlife and dense forests. A
drive within these forests is often thrilling. Such factors of environment
often attract tourists to this place.
How to Reach
By Air
The nearest airport to Kudremukh is Mangalore airport, which
is situated 93 km away from Kudremukh. Mangalore airport is connected with the
major cities of the country. From Mangalore, you can take a private taxi or bus
to Kudremukh
By Road
Kudremukh is well-connected by road with the nearby cities
of Mangalore, Bangalore, Chennai, Chikmagalur etc. You can take a KSRTC buses
from various cities to Kudremukh.
By Train
Kudremukh does not have its own railway station, the nearest
railway station is Mangalore station, which is situated at a distance of 113
km. From Mangalore railway station, a number of taxis and buses are available
to Kudremukh.
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