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Jenukallu Gudda

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Adventure / Trekking | Nature & Park
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 24 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 87.3 kilometres from Sakleshpur
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)3 - 4 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips Avoid monsoon season to trek here.

Jenukallu Gudda or Jenukal Gudda is a mountain peak situated in the Hassan district of Karnataka in India, and one of the best places among Sakleshpur places to visit. In Karnataka, Jenukallu Gudda is the second highest peak among the other trekking spots of Sakleshpur city. 

Jenukallu Gudda height-

JenuKallu Gudda, the second foremost peak of Karnataka that is situated at the height of 4,500 feet above from the sea level. Mainly for this height, this place is a hot favorite among the trekkers. This second highest peak of Karnataka provides the most excellent holiday experience. If you are a nature lover and adventurous too, then in this topmost spot you will find everything you will desire of like cascading waterfalls, dense forest trails, rivers, high mountain ranges etc.

Amid the prosperous plantation of coffee and thick green forests, the JenkalluGudda is embraced, which is popular among Sakleshpur places to see. Trekkers from all parts of Karnataka and beyond Karnataka, frequently visit JenkalluGudda for trekking purposes. Jenukallu Gudda is also known as the honey stone mountain as Jenu means bee and Kallu means rock in the local dialect of Karnataka. This place is covered with vivid greenery along with a broad view of various mountain ranges. Jenukallu Gudda is popular among the Sakleshpur tourist places where you can spend a great time with the view of the Arabian Sea on a bright sunny day. 

Jenukallu Gudda trek guide- 

There is a way to reach Jenukallu Gudda from the Betta Byraveshwara Temple. The distance of the trek way is near about 8 kilometers from this temple. It will take four to five hours to reach the peak of JennukalluGudda in both of these ways. The beginning part of the trek will be gradual, and it will be steep to achieve the ultimate peak. It is a bit tricky as some places you need to step through narrow rocky paths that have a vertical fall on one side. These parts will be challenging for you during the monsoon, so try to avoid rainy season to head Jenukallu Gudda. 

Ettina Bhuja, Sheshaparvata, and Kumara Parvata are visible from the peak of Jenukallu Gudda. There is also a hill named Deepadhakallu nearby that is associated with Jenukallu Gudda for trekking purposes. For getting this adventurous experience in the lap of Jenukallu Gudda, must add this place in your Sakleshpur tour package.

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