5 Easy Treks near Bangalore To Take Your Kids On

Over the past few years, COVID has impacted all our travel plans., and kids’ childhoods have moved indoors. If you want to break the monotony of working from home and take away your kids from the glare of the screen, spending time in the lap of nature, trekking would be the better option to take your entire family. Spending time in the lap of nature offers multiple benefits to kids including increasing parent-child bonding, fitness levels, and Vitamin D, and also reduces a kid’s stress level. Luckily, there are several trekking places to visit near Bangalore along with family and kids, and are often crowded with a large number of adventure enthusiasts trying to catch a sunrise view, particularly on the weekends.

Here is the list of 5 easy treks that can do with your family and kids as part of the Bangalore tour packages.

Z-Point, Kemmanagundi

Situated at an elevation of 1500 meters, Z point is a wonderful trekking spot and among the prime places to visit in Kemmanagundi. This is a beautiful spot with deep valleys all around amidst thick green surroundings. It is a 3 km long trek which starts from Kemmanagundi Raj Bhavan and takes around 1 hour to reach Z Point from where one can get the splendid view of Chikmagalur town as part of Kemmanagundi tour packages. The trek is relatively easy and can be undertaken by kids as well. The trek route provides breathtaking views of the hills of Kemmanagundi. Besides, it is also a great spot for sunrise and sunset. Shanti Waterfalls is situated en route to the Z Point.

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Tadiyandamol, Coorg

Perched at an altitude of 5730 feet, Tadiyandamol is the tallest mountain peak in Kodagu and the second highest peak in Karnataka after Mulliyangiri in the Baba Budan Range. The name Tadiyandamol literally means the tallest mount in Kodava. With gentle, velvety green slopes, Tadiyandamol is one of the most well-known destinations for trekking near Bangalore, and among the must-visit Coorg tourist places. It is a 14 km long trek both ways and takes you through the vast expanse of the Shola forests, endless lush green grasslands, and streams. This moderate trek starts from the Nalakand Palace (7 km) and takes around 3 – 4 hours one way. It is a day trek which makes it even more doable for city folks who want to make a trekking expedition with their family and kids. Camping at Tadiyandamol Peak amid gusty winds is a completely enthralling experience.

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Mullayanagiri, Chikmagalur

Standing at an altitude of 1950 m, Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka and among the famous trails in Chikmagalur for experienced trekkers. This is a part of the Baba Budangiri Hills in the Western Ghats and gets its name from the tomb of Mullappa Swamy at the summit. Adorned with verdant grassland, rugged rocks, and lovely landscapes, the place is one of the top places to visit in Chikmagalur and a perfect place for those who want to spend some quality time with family and kids while on a trekking expedition. One can reach Mullayanagiri peak by vehicle or by undertaking a trek via the “Sarpadhari trail”. The whole trek is around 12 km involves walking and takes you through some of the most magnificent scenery that the region has to offer. Direct road access is also available closer to the peak which needs less than 1 km trek and takes about 20-30 minutes. The valley views from the top of Mullayanagiri are breathtaking and lure thousands of tourists and adventure seekers throughout the year.

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Yedakumari / Green Route Trek

Yedakumeri is a beautiful place in the Western Ghats and among the best places to visit in Sakleshpur. Also called Sakleshpur Railway Trek, it is a 20 km trek along the railway line that ends at Yedakumari railway station which takes around 7 hours to complete. The trek route has several curves, tunnels, and bridges. One can spot several waterfalls, a rail girder bridge, and tunnels during the trek. Trekking along the abandoned meter-gauge railway line is a unique experience and is popularly referred to as ‘Yedakumeri Railway Trek’ or ‘Green Route Trek’. This route is a paradise for nature lovers & photography enthusiasts.

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Kudremukh

Perched at an altitude of 1894m, Kudremukh is one of the highest peaks of Western Ghats and among the top places for trekking near Bangalore. The peak gets its name owing to its unique shape of the peak which resembles the face of a Horse. This 9 km trail starts at the Mullodi Forest office and takes around 4 to 5 hours to complete. The trek passes through forests, grasslands, and several waterfalls. The peak is part of the Kudremukh National Park, among the top places to visit in Sringeri. One can spot spotted deer, lion-tailed macaque, Malabar giant squirrel, leopard, peacock, and common langur among several other species here. Camping is not allowed anywhere on the trail as the national park is home to several rare species of flora and fauna. Only 50 persons are allowed per day, and permission from RFO at Kudremukh town is mandatory.

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