Ettina Bhuja Trek

Ettina Bhuja is located 40 km from Dharmasthala at am elevation of 1300 meters. The name Ettina Bhuja means ox's shouler in local language. The trek traverses through lush tropical evergreen forests and grass lands with moderate difficulty.

The panoramic view from the peak is breathtaking as you see never ending expanse of shola Forests of western ghats.Scaling the last leg of the peak is a challenge as it passes through narrow ledge and takes about 15 from the camp site. When you watch the red rim of sun going down the horizon gives a new meaning to the daily routing that one watches unfolding every day.

The sound of the wind howling in the light of campfire, the magical dance of the clouds shrouded with mystery under the sparkling sky will make a mark on you that one cannot forget.

Itinerary Day 1

Reach destination by 7.00 Am, freshup and have breakfast. Post breakfast get ready for the trek

Have lunch en route to the peak, and once at the base of the peak setup the camp site and ascend to the peak for sunset.

Have dinner with campfire and rest for the day.

Itinerary Day 2

Wakeup at 6.00 and once again ascend to the peak for sunrise, have breakfast at the campsite and leave for hoestay.

Once at the home stay get cleand up and have lunch served and rest till the evening.

One can also stroll the areca nut plantation next to homestay and go to 15 century shiva temple

Leave for bangalore around 5 to reach by 10.30-11 Pm.

Pickup locations

BTM udupi garden, Silk board, MG road, yeswantpur vivanta taj

Incudes transportation to and fro from bangalore in TT

Guide and forest entry charges

Food includes one breakfast, Packed lunch for first day, lunch on second day. One has to get packed ready to eat MTR packets for dinner on first day and breakfast on second day.

Tents, Sleeping bags, and lanterns.

Things to carry

Trekking or hiking shoes, raincoat and good jacket, camera, flashlight and personal toiletries. Pack light with basic neccessities and avoid heavy things