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Saturday, 21 December 2013

JENUKALLU GUDDA (JENUKAL TREKKING) SAKLESHPUR, HASSAN DISTRICT (NEAR TO SAKLESHPUR)

JENUKALLU GUDDA 
We took a trekking to Jenukallu Gudda (jenukal Gudda) which is located in Sakleshpur Taluk but we can travel from Mudigere Taluk also, yes road condition is far better when it is compared to Mudigere and it is near too, we have started all the way from Hassan District and we have reached sakleshpur around 7:40 AM it is 40 KM away from district place, we had our breakfast at Srinivasa Hotel near NH road, later we took our way to Hanubalu Road, which is on the way to Mangalore road (NH 75), While passing on NH 75 near Anemahal, you will notice a small board on right side stating Hanubal road (You Could ask localities for more accurately to route) , take right turn from their, then the golden journey begins, you will enjoy the Natures best place where the green stands as long as mountains.

 We have crossed Hebbasale, Raxidi, Hanbalu and we have reached devaladakere, then we headed towards devarunda raod to reach Devarunda, you will see the board mentioned as "Bairaveshwara temple" (Before Devarunda), we just followed the board direction and we have reached the below place Bairaveshwara temple of Devarunda which comes in mularahalli and Mekanagadde area.

 We have started to trek the Jenukallu gudda around 9:30 AM we have followed the vehicle road to track the way to jenukal gudda , we were thinking we can reach the top of the mountain easily as we reached Ettina bhuja, NO :-( we were wrong, taking one foot step is hard on these mountains, because shallow depth of grass which is 1.5 to 2 feet, i suggest to carry 2 liter water per person before you completely dried out. We have also trek the nearby mountain, it's evening around 4:00 PM we have reached nearby home-stay where we got refreshed and way back to our home saying good bye to the fantastic journey. 

Note : In Monsoon Leeches will be common and problematic for trekking, winter or Summer is the best seasons to visit this place..

We have Parked our Vehicle here, then we started the Trekking

Bairaveshwara temple Devarunda




















                                                    
                                              
 
  Our gear to Reach Devarunda
                                        
Started Trekking :-)
                                                     
Tracking our Spots
                                                          
  Reaching the top of those Mountains
                                               
Trekking best Spots
                                                             
Catched this shot against the Sunlight
                                                
Top of the Jenukallu Gudda
                                                    
Experiencing the sunlight effect
                                                   
  Just a Look
                                                                    
Another Top View from Jenukallu Gudda
                                              
Beauty of western Ghats

Way to Catch the Shadows
                                                                                                          
Getting down from the Jenukallu Gudda
                                               
Another View from the TOP
                                                    
Jenukal gudda
                                                             
Taking more Shots
                                                            
Trying to compare this with windows XP default Wallpaper
                                        
Trekking to Nearest mountain
                                                     
Jenukal Gudda
                                              
Rest, Still we can see the Ettina Bhuja from here
                                               
  Arround 2:00 PM
                                                           
Forgot the Way
                                                               
Catching the Sky color
                                                     
jenukal gudda sakleshpur

Speeding the Shutter to catch more
                                                
We have been to that
                                                             
If you have time then you can get this place "Just to Get lost"
                                                      
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53 comments:

  1. Krishna27 January 2014 at 11:04

    Hi Sharath,
    Your blog has provided a good information.Thank you .

    I need few details:
    1. Can we start early morning via Car(5 A.M) reach Sakleshpur at 10 A.M and then to Bairaveshwara temple route (Before Devarunda).Start the trecking from there ?
    2. is there a safe place near Bairaveshwara temple route (Before Devarunda) to park the car.
    3.Do we get any guide for trekking ?
    4. How much does it take to trek and how far is jenukallu-gudda from Bairaveshwara temple ?

    Waiting for your reply.

    Thank you

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    1. Sharath27 January 2014 at 12:55

      Hello,
      1. Can we start early morning via Car(5 A.M) reach Sakleshpur at 10 A.M and then to Bairaveshwara temple route (Before Devarunda).Start the trecking from there ?
      Yes, no problem as this is a winter cannot accept the rain. If you start around 11:30 AM you can get down around 4:00 PM
      2. is there a safe place near Bairaveshwara temple route (Before Devarunda) to park the car.
      Yes, usually nobody visiting these remote place OR you could park your vehicle nearby home which is before the temple..
      3. Do we get any guide for trekking ?
      No, if any villager passing on the way, you could ask.., just follow the vehicle road to trek the mountain.
      4. How much does it take to trek and how far is jenukallu-gudda from Bairaveshwara temple?
      I suggest following the vehicle road to find the path to jenukal gudda.

      Thank you :-)

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  2. Adi7 June 2014 at 09:10

    Hey Sharat. Enjoyed reading ur detailed blog and nice snaps...
    I wanted to do this trek this monsoon.. so had some questions..
    Is permission reqd from forest dept? if yes then from where.
    How about trek path? can we figure it out? or chances of getting lost? bcoz v are travelling in group of 8..so don't want to take risk..
    Ur reply would be appreciated...

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    1. Sharath11 June 2014 at 10:11

      Hello Adi,

      Thanks for the comment,
      Answers as below
      Is permission reqd from forest dept? if yes then from where - No and nothing from anyone.
      How about trek path? Can we figure it out? Or chances of getting lost? bcoz v are travelling in group of 8..so don't want to take risk.. - We have followed the path looking at the Jenukal Gudda I believe if you are more than 5 in number that will provide more confidant to find the track to the mountain.

      Thank you 

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  3. Unknown4 August 2014 at 19:37

    So basically we don't have to take any permission to enter forest range?

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  4. Unknown4 August 2014 at 19:38

    and can we ride to climb, BULLETEERS!!!

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    1. Sharath4 August 2014 at 20:05

      Hello Rakesh,

      As you can see the above temple image, you could park your vehicle, i don't think any bike or utility vehicle can climb the Jenukal gudda. Trekking path is in completely dense trees and grass lands.
      one more thing, note your trekking path while going to Jenukal gudda and get down in the same route, missing chances will be more in these areas !.

      Thanks and Regards,
      Sharath

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  5. ನ . ಅ 31 May 2016 at 13:07

    Hey Sharath... This is helpful... Hw cn we reach the starting point of trekking by means of public transportation....

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    1. Sharath31 May 2016 at 17:53

      Buses will stop on the main road and is available on specific time from Sakleshpur, you can hire Auto from Hanbal or from Sakleshpur.

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  6. lakshmikantha6 June 2016 at 13:35

    Hai Sharath,

    near any home stay are available, Please tell me

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    1. Sharath6 June 2016 at 16:12

      This one is the finest resort nearby this place. They will also conduct trekking from their resort to this place, check the below website.
      http://www.jenukallu.com/

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  7. Unknown8 July 2016 at 12:11

    is the trekking trial clearly visible for janukallu gudda ?

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    1. Sharath8 July 2016 at 16:27

      yes, it is the most famous trekking place in karnataka.

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  8. Sharath8 July 2016 at 16:27

    yes, it is the most famous trekking place in karnataka.

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  9. Baba4 January 2017 at 11:52

    Hi Sharath,

    Very nice blog. I have gone through most of your blogs and happy to mention that you have that hunger and passion for photography and adventure. Nice to get associated with you through this blog; my email id baba2004@gmail.com for further connects.

    We are a group of 8-10 people who keep trekking once a year (at least). This time we want to explore Jenukallu. We usually carry our tent and camp on top of the hill and start to base camp next day morning.
    So, considering this could you suggest how do we accomplish it.
    Are there water streams on the way /up the hill?
    Do people camp there? Do you see any such camping signs?
    How about permissions for trekking and camping.

    Appreciate your response.

    Thanks in advance.
    Regards,
    Baba

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    1. Sharath4 January 2017 at 12:17

      First of all I thank you for your comments.
      Camping near jeunkal gudda is one of the best idea, and people do camping here. however lack of water on the top of mountain could be a problem, I suggest you to camp near the temple, where water facility is good. As far as I know there is no permission is required to camp and for tracking the mountain. Hope I have answered your questions. Thank you.

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  10. Suraj19 January 2017 at 18:44

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  11. Suraj19 January 2017 at 18:47

    How much far is the trek distance in kms??.. And the what are things we need to carry ??
    I am from mysore it requires 4hrs to reach jenukallu .... And if we start trekking at 8 , what time can we ge down??? And can we visit Manjarabad fort and come back within a day ???

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    1. Sharath19 January 2017 at 23:51

      How much far is the trek distance in kms??
      It's approximately 3 km from the starting point to the top of jenukall gudda.

      .. And the what are things we need to carry ??

      Water and carry some food. Water is costly while climbing. Carry at least 2 liter water per individual.

      If you start at 8AM you can get down in the afternoon. Yes you can visit manjarabad fort if you reach fort before 5pm.

      http://sharathspot.blogspot.in/2016/10/sakleshpur-fort.html?m=0

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  12. Mahesh23 January 2017 at 14:06

    You can contact Adventure Heads, they are the best they will arrange for food, trek, camping etc. You can reach them at 9008899008.

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  13. manjeshkar30 April 2017 at 10:16

    Best trekking places for trucking travelers in south India,in sakleshpur must visit place. visit this place.Number of sakleshpur homestay welcomes the tourists with trucking activities on the hill station.http://www.staybuz.com/homestays-in-sakleshpur/ help to book your stay.

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  14. Unknown5 August 2017 at 10:29

    nice snaps sharath,good info also i had one question for you ,can this trekking be done in mansoon?

    thank you
    regards
    dheeraj

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    1. Sharath5 August 2017 at 17:11

      You will mess up with lots of Leaches in monsoon, September or end of September will be the suitable time for trekking

      Regards,
      Sharath

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  15. Mahesh5 August 2017 at 20:03

    hello sharath,
    we are planning for tomo. is tis the right time fr trekking?
    cant we take car over top? olny trekking is the option?

    regards.
    Mukesh

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    1. Sharath5 August 2017 at 22:51

      This is not the right time because heavy monsoon with lot of Leaches could be impossible for trekking.
      Vehicles cannot go to the top of the mountain there is a temple and having a parking area for vehicles. Yes trekking is the only option to reach the top.

      Regards
      Sharath

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    2. Rahul Singh Dhek24 August 2017 at 11:12

      Hi Mahesh,
      How was your experience ? Were you able to trek to the top of the peak? Anything that we need to take care of before the trek?

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  16. Rahul Singh Dhek24 August 2017 at 11:11

    Hello Sharath, We have planned a trek to this place tomorrow.
    I had few questions, it would be great and kind if you if you could answer them
    1. Starting point of the Trek and where could we park the vehicle(Any location that we can mark on Google maps for reference).
    2. Would the trail be visible ?

    Thanks,
    Rahul

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    1. Rahul Singh Dhek24 August 2017 at 11:31

      Also I am not able to locate Manjehalli Water Falls on Google map, if you could also help us with the location of this fall in Sakleshpura. Thanks

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    2. Sharath24 August 2017 at 16:20

      1. Surely you can map your trekking path.
      And moreover no need to worry as there are several Homes near by so you can darely park your vehicle.
      2. Yes the trail is visible upto the top of the mountain.

      Regards,
      Sharath

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    3. Sharath24 August 2017 at 16:28

      This water fall comes near to the city outskirts, however the Jenukallu Gudda is located in Hanubalu which is approximate 40 KM from Sakleshpur.

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  17. Unknown12 December 2017 at 12:11

    Hello Brother,

    We are planning to go from Mysore. How much distance apprx. from Mysore to Sakaleshpur and from Sakleshpur to starting point?

    How much time required to climb the hill?

    Please give valuable information?

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    1. Sharath12 December 2017 at 21:57

      It depends on your time utilisation on the road, hope you will not missing any ongoing beautiful places and the sceneries around Sakleshpur. You will get a frequent buses from Mysore to Sakleshpur. And I suggest you to read my above blog for more details to reach the place and the mountain. Thank you.

      Regards
      Sharath

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  18. Sharath27 December 2017 at 09:42

    The place itself witness for chilling.
    Monitoring is routine in forest land from jurisdiction of forest officer's, and we have seen forest Ranger jeep while we coming down and they enquired us on where we went, we managed it gently.
    Staying out as unknown may brings lot of problems. Hope the place is enough to say beautiful but not the officer's.

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  19. Sharath27 December 2017 at 09:45

    The place itself witness for chilling.
    Monitoring is routine in forest land from jurisdiction of forest officer's, and we have seen forest Ranger jeep while we coming down and they enquired us on where we went, we managed it gently.
    Staying out as unknown may brings lot of problems. Hope the place is enough to say beautiful but not the officer's.

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  20. Sharath27 December 2017 at 15:32

    Yes you can find the route to the peak as you started.

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  21. Unknown1 January 2018 at 16:54

    Hi Bro,

    Is there any water falls neaeby? So that we can add to our Sakaleshpur trip....

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    1. Sharath1 January 2018 at 19:07

      You can check out for "Abbe Falls" the only nearby Water Falls around that belt.

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  22. Unknown3 May 2018 at 15:15

    Far from the hurrying around of the city, this is the ideal place to loosen up with your companions or enjoy a reprieve from work with your associates.
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  23. stream edge25 September 2018 at 15:35

    Thanks for sharing this post info. homestay in sakleshpur

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  24. Amaresh Sateesh13 January 2019 at 22:20

    Do we get any jeeps or auto from mudigere or sakleshpura to the trek starting point??

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    1. Sharath14 January 2019 at 00:57

      You will but cost will be more. Also you will get bus upto hanubal, then you can hire a Jeep from hanubal.

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  25. Amaresh Sateesh15 January 2019 at 14:30

    Then its fine!! Thanks for the reply and all the information, its people like you who help others to reach out there without any confusion.

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  26. Sharath23 February 2019 at 20:56

    Down the time I will provide more info thank you.

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  27. Niranjan Gowda3 June 2019 at 06:25

    Hi Sharath this is Niranjan from Bangalore
    Me and my friends are playing to trek Jenukallu gudda so I need some help from you
    1.is there any buses or vehicles are available for trekking location from sakleshpura
    2.we usually carry tents to camp on peaks, so is it permitted in jenukkalu
    3.Deepadkallu and Jenukallu both are in same trail or in different trail
    4.should we take any permission form forest authories
    5.Do you have any phn no to contact stay home or guides

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  28. Vamsi23 September 2019 at 19:11

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  29. Vamsi23 September 2019 at 19:13

    Sharath, do you have any idea whether we can reach the start point by KSRTC bus (we as a group are booking a KSRTC sleeper bus)

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    1. Sharath23 September 2019 at 21:40

      No, there is no option for bus to that location. You will get bus to hanubalu, from here you have to take private transportation like autorickshaw.

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  30. Niranjan Gowda21 October 2019 at 13:50

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  31. Niranjan Gowda21 October 2019 at 13:52

    we usually carry tents to camp on peaks, so is it permitted in jenukkalu
    3.Deepadkallu and Jenukallu both are in same trail or in different trail
    4.should we take any permission form forest authories
    5.Do you have any phn no to contact stay home or guides

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  32. Sharath16 January 2021 at 19:28

    👍

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