Kudremukh National Park

Kudremukh National Park, located in the Chikkamagaluru and Dakshin Kannada districts of Karnataka, is a protected area known for its dense forests, rolling hills, and rich biodiversity. Named after the Kudremukh peak, which resembles a horse's face, the park covers over 600 square kilometers and is part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and biodiversity hotspot.

Established in 1987, it is home to a variety of wildlife including elephants, tigers, leopards, lion-tailed macaques, Malabar civets, and numerous bird species such as the Malabar trogon and imperial pigeon. The park features natural attractions like waterfalls, trekking trails to peaks like Kudremukh and Narasimha Parvatha, and the origin points of three rivers—Tunga, Bhadra, and Nethravathi.

It is a prime destination for nature lovers, trekking enthusiasts, and wildlife watchers seeking an immersive experience in a pristine ecological setting rich with tropical forests, meadows, and streams surrounded by coffee and tea plantations. Access to certain areas requires permits, and the best time to visit is after the monsoon when the landscape is lush and vibrant.