Trekking to the Kudremukh peak, a 20-km two-way route, and Kurinjal peak, a seven-km route, are very popular in the Kudremukh National Park (KNP) in Chikkamagaluru district.
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Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district administration on Saturday withdrew the ban on trekking in the Netravati Peak area within the Belthangady Wildlife range which comes under Kudremukh National Park, as well as in other parts of the district.
Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan MP has stated that trekking to the hilly ranges /peaks in the district, as well as trekking activities, adventure activities carried out by homestays, resorts, and forest department, can now be resumed with necessary precautionary measures.
The ban on trekking and other activities was imposed for public safety due to the possibility of landslides, lightning, and tree falls caused by heavy rains. The ban has now been lifted based on the report by DCF, Kudremukh wildlife division, Karkala.