Parent range Baba Budan Giri Range Mountain range Western Ghats | Elevation 1,930 m | |
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Translation ಮುಳ್ಳಯ್ಯನಗಿರಿ (Kannada) Location Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, India Similar Baba Budangiri, Pushpagiri, Kodachadri, Tadiandamol, Brahmagiri (hill) - Karnataka | ||
Mullayanagiri drive
Mulayyanagiri (Kannada: ಮುಳ್ಳಯ್ಯನಗಿರಿ)is the highest peak in Karnataka, India. Mullayyanagiri is located at 13°23′26″N 75°43′18″E in the Chandra Dhrona Hill Ranges of the Western Ghats of Chikkamagaluru Taluk. With a height of 1,925 metres (6,316 ft), it is one of the highest peak between the Himalayas and the Nilgiris. Mullayanagiri is one of the best trekking places in Karnataka and South India. The Sunset presents a spectacular view from the peak. The summit of Mullayanagiri also houses a police radio relay station.
Contents
- Mullayanagiri drive
- Map of Mullayanagiri Peak Pandaravalli Karnataka 577130
- Gopro bangalore to chikmagalur mullayanagiri bababudangiri and kemmannugundi ktm duke 200
- Temple
- Trekking
- References
Map of Mullayanagiri Peak, Pandaravalli, Karnataka 577130
Gopro bangalore to chikmagalur mullayanagiri bababudangiri and kemmannugundi ktm duke 200
Temple
The peak gets its name from a small temple (gadduge/tomb) at the summit, which is dedicated to a Tapasvi "Mulappa swamy" who, is believed to have meditated at the caves only a couple of feet below the summit. The caves are accessible and not very deep, they have a direct entrance to the garbagudi of the temple, which is now blocked by the temple priests. Apart from multiple versions of folklore and strong Siddha culture around the belt, the origins or any information about the deity remains ambiguous.
Trekking
Anciently, when the present asphalt roads and the 300 concrete steps were not present, a trail was used to reach the peak, known as 'Sarpadari' or 'sarpanadi'. Although it is not very frequently visited now, this trail is cherished by trekkers.