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Ettina Bhuja Trek

Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka2 Days / 1 Night8 – 30ChallengingOctober to February — dry weather, clear summit views.

About this trip

Ettina Bhuja ('Bull's Shoulder' in Kannada) is a striking rocky summit in the Baba Budan Giri range near Mudigere. The trail climbs steeply through dense coffee and cardamom estates before opening onto a dramatic rocky ridge with 360° views of the Chikkamagaluru coffee belt and the Western Ghats beyond. One of Karnataka's most photogenic and challenging treks.

Highlights

  • Dramatic rocky summit with 360° panorama
  • Trail through coffee and cardamom estates
  • Challenging steep ridge climb
  • Sunrise above the Ghats horizon

Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Village Base & Estate Walk

    Reach Banakal village, orientation, evening walk through the coffee estates, bonfire dinner.

  2. Day 2
    Summit Trek

    4 AM start, steep climb through forest and estates to the rocky summit, 360° views, descend and depart.

Inclusions

  • • Village homestay
  • • All meals
  • • Trek guide
  • • Safety equipment

Exclusions

  • • Transport to Banakal village
  • • Personal gear
  • • Insurance

Dos & Don'ts

Do
  • Build up trek fitness — the ascent is steep and exposed
  • Wear sturdy boots with ankle support — rocky terrain
  • Start by 4 AM to reach the summit for sunrise
  • Carry a trekking pole — steep sections near the summit benefit from support
  • Acclimatise with an evening walk on Day 1
Don't
  • Don't attempt if you have vertigo — exposed rocky ridge
  • Avoid in monsoon (June–September) — slippery rock faces are extremely dangerous
  • Don't skip warm layers — night at the village base is cold
  • No litter in the coffee estates or on the trail
  • Don't attempt the summit alone — mandatory to stay with the group

What to Carry

  • Sturdy trekking boots (ankle support essential)
  • Trekking poles
  • Warm jacket for night and summit
  • Headlamp with fresh batteries
  • 3 L water capacity
  • High-energy snacks
  • Sunscreen and lip balm (exposed ridge)
  • Rain poncho
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