Kumara Parvatha: A Trekker’s Paradise – An Unforgettable Union of Devotion and Adventure
Kumara Parvatha: A Trekker’s Paradise – An Unforgettable Union of Devotion and Adventure Kumara Parvatha! This name is etched in the minds of the people of our Dakshina Kannada district! Not just that, when devotees visit Subramanya and ask about the mountain visible behind the temple, they are immediately told it is Kumara Parvatha (though, in reality, what is visible is Shesha Parvatha). Thus, for anyone who has visited Subramanya, the name Kumara Parvatha is very familiar. For trekking enthusiasts, however, this is paradise! It is a peak that attracts trekkers back to its fold, no matter how many times they have conquered it. As beautiful as it looks, the trek is equally challenging! Two years ago, I trekked to Kumara Parvatha from the Subramanya side. Since then, due to changed regulations, the Kumara Parvatha trek has been restricted to a single day. Even if one goes from the Subramanya side, one must ascend and descend Kumara Parvatha within a single day. Staying overnight at ...