Valikunja Trek from Bangalore: 2-Day Offbeat Trek in Kudremukh National Park

• 16 km round trip to a 3,573 ft peak

• Quiet trail inside Kudremukh National Park

• Fewer crowds than Kurinjal on weekends

• Homestay stay in Chikkamagaluru

• Samse Tea Estate and Halebeedu temple on day 2

Activity location: Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka

Starting day: Friday

End day: Sunday

Valikunja Height: 3,573 ft.

Valikunja Trek Distance: 16 km (Both sides)

Trek Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult 

Distance from Bangalore: 350 Km

About Valikunja Trek, Chikmagalur: 

Valikunja is a 3,573 ft peak inside Kudremukh National Park in Chikkamagaluru district, 350 km from Bangalore. It is one of the least visited treks in the area. While trails like Kurinjal draw crowds on weekends, Valikunja stays quiet, which makes it a good choice if you want a long trek without a queue on the trail. The route is 16 km both ways and rated moderate to difficult. You leave Bangalore on Friday night with a trek leader and a group. On Day 1 you arrive at the homestay, freshen up and have breakfast, then collect a packed lunch and start the trek. You reach the peak, eat with the views, and then start the long descent back to the base. You return to the homestay in the evening. On Day 2 you wake up, have breakfast, pack and leave the homestay. You visit the Samse Tea Estate and the Halebeedu temple on the way back to Bangalore. Lunch on the road is at your own cost, and you reach Bangalore on Sunday night. You book this as a package with transportation, and the page lists the departure dates. Pickup points are shown on the page. This trek is a good fit for experienced day trekkers who want a quieter route, for friends who prefer to avoid crowds, and for anyone who