# Pushpagiri (mountain)

Pushpagiri, at 5,626 feet (1,715 m) ft, is the highest peak in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, located along the Western Ghats of Karnataka. It is located in Somwarpete taluk, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Somwarpet in the northern part of Kodagu district on the tri-junction between Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Hassan district. It is 4th highest peak of Karnataka.

## Pushpagiri Mountains

The Pushpagiri or Subramanya Hill is the second-highest peak of Kodagu, and fourth highest peak in Karnataka
About 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Somwarpet and 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from Kumaralli, it is located amid the jungle.
The Eastern entrance can be reached from Beedehalli via Heggademane temple and the Western entrance from Kukke Subramanya via Giri gadde. However, the entrance through Beedehalli is less strenuous.
The western entrance from Kukke Subramanya is located 165 m above sea level, whereas, the eastern entrance is at 900 m above MSL.
The nearest airport is at Kannur International Airport at a distance of 145km.Trekkers have to obtain permission from the Forest department which is located near Batra Mane, which is also a spot for overnight camping. This place is at a distance of 6 km from Kukke Subramanya.

## Mythology

It is believed that Lord Subramanya's footmark is presented in the hilltop temple. You can see the stone mark still. Top of the hill there are two temples, one is for Lord Shiva and other one for Lord Subramanya. It is believed that if any person has Sharpadosha it can be eliminated by visiting this temple.

## River source

This mountain, along with the surrounding hills and the evergreen Pushpagiri wildlife sanctuary, give rise to river Kumaradhara. It is the principal tributary of river Netravathi, that feeds the coastal city of Mangaluru.

## Climatic conditions

The climate is generally cool and wet. The climate is that of a highland, with no extreme variations. It receives heavy rainfall between June and September. From October to December the area is covered in mist almost all the time.
* Rainfall: Pushpagiri receive about 7,000 mm (280 in) rainfall every year. As a result, trekking is strictly prohibited from June to September.
* Naresh and team.
* Temperature: November to January are generally the coldest months, with the daytime maximum temperatures that ranges of an average of around 7° to 14 °C. April and May are normally the warmest months here, with temperatures of an average 20 °C.
* Visibility: This place often enjoys good visibility, although hill fog sometimes restricts the visibility.

## Trekking at Pushpagiri

| Difficulty level | Strenous |
| Approx Temperature | Max 30 degrees C |
| Accommodation type | They used to provide accommodation but now trek has to be completed in one day only. |
| Washrooms | At bhattramane and forest check post. |
| Food | Basic Veg food ( Rice, Sambar, Buttermilk, Pickle ) available at Bhattramane. Can carry your own lunch for the trek. |
| Distance from Bangalore International Airport | 300km |
| Distance from Kannur International Airport | 145km |
| Distance from Mangalore International Airport | 158km |
| Total trekking distance | 14 km approx (one way) |
| Attraction | Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Kukke Subramanya Temple |