Kumara Parvatha Peak

Kumara Parvatha Peak is the second-highest peak in Kodagu and the highest in the Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Located near Kukke Subramanya on the border of Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts, it rises to about 1,712 metres. Known for its challenging trek through dense forests and grasslands, the peak offers panoramic views and rich biodiversity within a protected sanctuary.

Visitors can expect a strenuous trek of about 13-14 km one way from Kukke Subramanya through dense evergreen forest, grasslands and steep rocky sections within Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. The trail passes through Bhattara Mane and Shesha Parvatha before reaching the summit. At the top, visitors see expansive views of the Western Ghats, surrounding valleys and forests. The area is rich in flora and fauna with no permanent structures at the summit.

Kumara Parvatha is part of the Pushpagiri range in the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage cluster. The peak and surrounding Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary have been a protected forest area under the Karnataka Forest Department. The trek route has historically been used by pilgrims and locals traveling between Kukke Subramanya and Somwarpet region.

The peak is located near Kukke Subramanya Temple, an important pilgrimage centre dedicated to Lord Subramanya. Local tradition associates the Pushpagiri hills with religious significance and the peak is often visited as part of the temple pilgrimage circuit. The surrounding forests are revered by local communities.