Tadiyandamol Trek
Kodagu, Karnataka
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- Max altitude
- 1,748 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 12 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Rated moderate by the Forest Department: a steady climb of about 700 m through coffee estate, shola forest and open grassland, with a steep, slippery final stretch below the summit.
Photos
On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Karadimotte forest gate (Nalknad Palace) → Karadimotte forest gate (Nalknad Palace)
1,030 m → 1,748 m → 1,030 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Nalknad Palace, Kakkabe (Karadimotte forest gate)
at 1,030 mLoading forecast…
High point · Tadiyandamol summit
at 1,748 mLoading forecast…
Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Nalknad Palace, Kakkabe (Karadimotte forest gate)
- Nearest railway
- Mysuru Junction
- Nearest airport
- Kannur International (Kerala) or Mangaluru International
- By road
- Virajpet (25 km to Kakkabe); Madikeri (about 45 km); Bengaluru (about 272 km)
- Drive
- About 6 h from Bengaluru
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹2,500–5,000
With an operator
₹4,150–4,499
Per person, ex-Bengaluru, for a 2-day weekend trip (overnight travel, homestay, meals and trek permit). Guided range from BMC Adventures (₹4,499) and Muddie Trails (from ₹4,150), Oct 2026. Self-guided is an estimate: KSRTC bus to Virajpet, local bus or auto to Kakkabe/Nalknad Palace (shared auto about ₹400, jeep about ₹800), one homestay night and food. The online forest booking fee is not published outside the portal login, so it is not included.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Patchy; usable around Kakkabe and in open stretches near the top, weak in the forest.
- Last ATM
- Virajpet (Kakkabe has none reliably)
- Nearest hospital
- Government hospital, Virajpet (about 25 km)
- Water
- No dependable water on the trail; carry at least 2 litres from the homestay.
Highlights
- Highest peak in Kodagu (Coorg) at 1,748 m
- Trail climbs past Nalknad Palace, through coffee estates and shola forest to open grassland ridges
- Wide views over the Western Ghats ridgelines from the summit
- Forest Department path markers (orange ribbons) along the route
Risks
- Leeches and slippery grass slopes, especially just after the monsoon
- Thick cloud near the summit can hide the trail; a trekker went missing here in 2026, so stay on the marked path
- Forest checkpost stops entry after 2:30 PM; starting late risks descending in the dark
Know before you go
Questions
Do I need to book the Tadiyandamol trek in advance?
Yes. The Karnataka Forest Department sells slots online at aranyavihaara.karnataka.gov.in (listed as Tadiyandmole Trek, Kodagu). Booking opens 30 days ahead and closes the day before; there is one 7:30–11:00 AM slot for 150 trekkers, up to 3 people per booking. Carry your original ID.
How long is the trek?
About 12 km round trip from Nalknad Palace, which is how most operators count it. The Forest Department measures only the controlled stretch from the Karadimotte forest gate: 3.5 km to the top, about 7 km in all.
Can I camp on top?
No. Night camping was stopped in December 2016 because of litter and disturbance to wildlife; it is a day hike only.
When is the best time to go?
September to February for clear weather. The booking calendar was closed from mid-May to the end of August in 2026.
How do I reach the start without a car?
Take an overnight KSRTC bus from Bengaluru to Virajpet, a Bhagamandala-bound bus to Kakkabe, then a shared auto (about ₹400) or jeep (about ₹800) to Nalknad Palace.
In an emergency
Save these numbers before you lose signal. Tap to call.
- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: KodaguKarnataka
- Nearest hospital
- Government hospital, Virajpet (about 25 km)
- Last ATM
- Virajpet (Kakkabe has none reliably)
- Phone network
- Patchy; usable around Kakkabe and in open stretches near the top, weak in the forest.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Aranya Vihaara – Tadiyandmole Trek (Kodagu, trek id 65) — Karnataka Forest Department (official)
- Tadiandamol — Wikipedia
- DIY guide to Tadiandamol trek — Bikat Adventures
- Tadiandamol trek guide and safety tips — Kerala Kaumudi
- Tadiandamol Trek, Coorg — BMC Adventures
- Coorg Tadiandamol Trek, Iruppu Waterfalls — Muddie Trails
- Tadiandamol Trek - Trek to the Highest peak in Coorg — Indiahikes
- Tadiandamol Trek - Coorg (Bangalore to Bangalore) — Treks and Trails India
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