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| Eco-Trek: Elephant Camp To Muthati |
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Operated by: The Eco - Development Committee reporting to Cauvery Wildlife Division, Karnataka Forest Department
Trek-in-brief: Conducted by the Cauvery wildlife division of the Karnataka forest department, this is a one day trek. Starts at the elephant camp near the cauvery fishing camp of Jungle lodges and resorts. Next you reach the peak of Soligere hill in the Basavanabetta hill range. You will now be at 1125 mts above mean sea level. Standing at such an elevation, you will be able to see an aerial view of many landmarks like the Shimsha and Shivanasamudram hydel projects. Descending from the peak you will reach Soligeri village. On reaching destination at Muthathi you can visit the famous Hanumantharaya temple.
Difficulty level: Difficult
Must watch or know about:
- The view from the Soligeri peak, which is a memorable one
- Elephants in herds and some unique flora
- The beautiful hill range and the river Cauvery flowing through the valleys of these hills
Route details:
Elephant camp - Soligeri hill - Soligeri village - Bennane - Muthathi
Schedule:
Start at 8:00AM from elephant camp and a trek for about five hours will take you to Muthathi. From Muthathi, back to elephant camp or visit the Hanumantharaya temple at Muthathi or other places of interest like Mekedatu etc.
Distances and Duration:
Number of days: One
Total distance to be trekked: 25 kms
Facilities: The forest department's camping site at Muthathi is a very good place to stay. Please fill the contact form to enquire about the availability.
The jungle lodges and resorts has excellent camping facilities in this area. You can contact them through phone on +91-080-25597021 / 24 / 25 or by email: info@junglelodges.com
How to reach Elephant Camp (the start point):
From Bangalore: Travel to Bheemeshwari via Kanakapura, Sathanur and Muthathi by bus - 100 kms
From Mysore: Travel to Bheemeshwari via Halagur and Malavalli by bus - 90 kms
How to depart from Muthati (the end point):
To Mysore: Travel via Halagur and Malavalli by bus - 90 kms
To Bangalore: Travel via Sathanur, Kanakapura by bus - 100 kms
Contact details:
Deputy conservator of forests,
Cauvery Wildlife Division, Kanakapura
E-mail: dcfcauverywildlife@mysterytrails.com
Phone: 080-7522537
Please check the links above for the route map and tariff. Also, check the photo gallery for this route.
Important note: Please ensure that you do read the guidelines and be prepared accordingly if you have got a route booked. We insist on following certain norms which have to be imposed upon one and all due to the nature of our work.
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