About:
Ettina Bhuja (literally translates to Ox's Shoulder, in Kannada), is located close to the temple town of Dharmasthala. Byrapura village in Mudigere range of Chickmagalur district to be exact.
Treknical Details:
- Altitude: 4265ft (1300 mt)
- Distance from Bangalore: 280 km
- Trek Difficulty Level: Easy
- Trek starting point: Naanya Bhairaweshwara Temple, Byrapura
- Time to Trek: 3-5 hours
- Trek Distance: 6-8 km
Itinerary:
Day 0:
- Start journey from Bengaluru to Byrapura in TT/Mini Bus.
Day 1:
- Reach the resort in Maragunda, freshen up, have breakfast, get ready to start the trek.
- Travel for 30 mins to reach the trek starting point
- Carry an only water bottle and snacks if required.
- Trek through one of the beautiful and serene routes in western ghats to reach the peak of Ettina Bhuja.
- Enjoy the view of Amedikallu, Jenukallu, Deepadakallu from the peak.
- Start descending to the base and travel back to the resort for lunch.
- Take bath in hot water, freshen up for a hot cup of coffee/tea and enjoy the beautiful views of peaks in and around the resort.
- Have an authentic hot dinner and take a sound sleep in the lap of nature.
Day 2:
- Wake up to the sounds of nature quite early in the morning.
- Have coffee/tea, freshen up and have breakfast.
- Enjoy the high rope activities along with zipping, swimming in the river, indoor and outdoor games
- Check out and start our journey back to Bengaluru.
What's Included!
- Travel: To and fro travel from Bengaluru to Kudremukha in a TT/Mini Bus.
- Stay: Accommodation for a night at a resort
- Food: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner.
- Forest Entry Tickets.
- Guide Fees and Driver Bata.
What's not Included:
- Any other expenses incurred apart from inclusions.
- Personal expenses.
Things to carry:
- A backpack of 30 liters and small day bag of 10 litres
- Good Hiking shoes/Sandals (Make sure you wear good shoes with a great grip) + socks
- Toiletries, Towels, Spare clothes
- Water Bottles - 2 litres (Compulsory)
- Cap/Hat/Sunglasses
- Snacks, Energy Bars, Fruits (There are no options of eatery nearby and during the trek)
- ID Proof