Ettina Bhuja

Ettina Bhuja is a prominent trekking peak in the Charmadi range of the Western Ghats near Shishila village in Mudigere Taluk, Chikkamagaluru District, Karnataka. Rising to about 1,300 metres, its distinctive ox-shoulder shape gives it its Kannada name. Notable for dense evergreen forests, open grasslands and panoramic views of the Ghats, it is a popular day trek requiring forest department permission and is valued for natural scenery and biodiversity.

Visitors can expect a moderately difficult forest trek of about 4-5 km one way from Shishila village to the exposed rocky summit. The trail passes through dense Western Ghats forest, grassy slopes and a narrow ridge leading to the shoulder-shaped peak. At the top, there are open 360-degree views of Charmadi Ghat, surrounding valleys and forested hills. There are no built structures at the summit; the experience is natural, with opportunities for photography and nature observation.

No major built historical structures; name 'Ettina Bhuja' in Kannada means 'shoulder of an ox', referring to the peak's distinctive shape when viewed from a distance.

Part of the culturally significant Western Ghats landscape near Shishila and local forest villages; the surrounding region is associated with traditional temple villages and agrarian communities of Malnad.