Kodachadri

Coordinates: 13°51′39″N 74°52′29″E / 13.86083°N 74.87472°E / 13.86083; 74.87472
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Kodachadri
Western Ghats and backwaters of Sharavati as seen from Kodachadri Hills[1]
Highest point
Elevation1,343 m (4,406 ft)
Coordinates13°51′39″N 74°52′29″E / 13.86083°N 74.87472°E / 13.86083; 74.87472
Geography
Kodachadri is located in Karnataka
Kodachadri
Kodachadri
Location in Karnataka
LocationBorder of
Shimoga District and Byndoor Taluk Udupi district, Karnataka, India
Parent rangeWestern Ghats
Climbing
First ascentHistoric times
Easiest routevia Nagodi
Path leading to Sarvajna Peeta, Kodachadri, India

Kodachadri is a

Shivamogga district. It is declared as natural heritage site by the Karnataka Government.[3]
and it is 13th highest peak of Karnataka.

Etymology

The name comes from native word "Kodacha" or "Kodashi", which means Kutaja flowers, and "Adri", a Sanskrit word for mountain, both combined to coin the word Kodachadri. "

Kuţaja" in Sanskrit means Girimallika or Jasmine of the hill (Wrightia antidysenterica). The hilly region that is full of "Jasmine of the hills" plants is "Kutajagiri". It is also called "Kutachadri" and "Kodashi Parvatha".[4]

Location

Kodachadri forms a background to the temple of

Hosanagara taluk. 78 km and 42 km from Sagara, Karnataka via Hasirumakki Ferry from District Headquarters Shimoga and there are different routes to reach the Peak of Kodachadri and the difficulty varies highly with respect to the route chosen. However it is challenging to reach the peak in monsoon due to heavy rains that make the routes slippery. Kodachadri receives an annual rain fall of 500 cm to 750 cm and it rains for about eight months in a year.[6]

Flora and fauna

Situated in the middle of the Mookambika National Park and considered as a biodiversity hotspot,

Indian rock python and many more, of which several are threatened.[5]

History

Kodachadri seems to have attracted the attention of humankind since early prehistory.[

Malnad".[8] He further records that, Kodachadri is visible from Merti Peak near Sringeri.[8]

Kodachadri hills seen from the top of the mountain near to Inspector bungalow

Kodachadri is visited by locals and Keralites in large numbers since long time. Sage

Kumara Parvata).[9]

Forests

The Shola Forests and thick forest cover Kodachadri and the nearby hills and the place has a cool climate.[5] The forest of Kodachadri and nearby hills is tropical rain forest seen along with Western Ghats, a World Heritage Site.[10]

Iron ore

Kodachadri hill contains iron ore in its soil[11] and test digging was also done here during the 20th century and it was identified that the stones found here have magnetic properties.[12] However commercial mining in large scale did not take place at Kodachadri, though there are efforts to lease out the surrounding hills to mining companies to mine manganese and iron and local people have strongly opposed such a move in view of possible environmental damage.[13] In such anti-mining protests, local people under the leadership of Shri Raghaveshwara Bharathi of Ramachandrapura Mutt, Shivamogga district and environmentalist Ananth Hegde Ashisara demanded ban on all mining activities in Ambaragudda, which is near Kodachadri and other hills of the area.[13]

Places of interest

Sarvajna peetha

Front view of Mantapa or Sarvajnapeetha at Kodachadri

Sarvajna Peeth is a small temple like structure near the peak where

Sri Mookambika Devi. From this spot, it is a 2 km trek to the peak. Just below the peak, an almost vertical path leads to a small cave called Chitramoola, from where the Mookambika temple of Kollur, is visible. The path to Chitramoola has been closed by forest officials citing various reasons. As of now a pilgrim can go only upto Sarvajnapita.[citation needed
]

Ganesha Guha

Ganesha Guha is near the trekking path to Sarvajna peetha.

Iron Pillar

One iron pillar of about 40 feet length is planted erect in front of Moola Mookambika Temple near peak of Kodachadri and it is compared with massive similar historic iron pillars located at

Suratkal, Mangalore conducted a test on the iron pillar and found that it was made from traditional Indian metallurgical skills and not from modern casting methods.[16] It is found made of pure iron.[16] It is also found to be less affected by corrosion, despite humid conditions prevailing there due to heavy rains.[6][17] This iron pillar is considered as testimony of ancient Indian iron craftmanship.[15]

Hidlumane Falls

Around 5 km from Kodachadri is Hidlumane Waterfalls and it can be reached by trekking on a bridle path.[7]

The Hidlumane Falls

.

Arasinagundi falls

Another water falls in deep forest is Arasinagundi falls which 6 km from Kollur, at the bottom of Kodachadri near Dhalli village.[18]

Belakallu theertha

One more waterfalls called Belakallu theertha is located near Mudur, Jadkal (and 15 km from Kollur) and at the bottom of Kodachadri on southern side and involves easy trekking to reach.[18]

Nagara fort

Sharavathi
River surrounds Nagara town.

Trekking in Kodachadri

Trekking to Kodachadri peak starts from

Shivamogga
village which are located at the base of Kodachadri. Tented overnight Camping and Camp fire is strictly not allowed since January 2015, Once you enter the check Post in the foothill as this comes under the Forest Department, Govt. of Karnataka (Liquor will be detained at the Check Post).

Difficulty level Moderate to Difficult
Approx Temperature 30 degree
Washrooms Toilets Only at Base Camp. Hotwater etc., as Per Availability.
Distance from Bangalore 380 km (one way)
Total trekking distance Approximately 20 – 22 km
Attraction Beautiful landscape, Hidlumane Waterfall.

Transportation

From Bangalore, one has to go to Shivamogga (285 km) and from there, one can take public transport to reach Nagodi village (Hosanagara Taluk). From Udupi, it is three hours journey to Nagodi village, from where trekking starts.[citation needed]

Kodachadri peak is connected with an all rough jeep road (partially metalled) on which only jeeps can travel. As this hilly road is not maintained properly, only expert local jeep drivers can take the jeep to the top. Jeeps are available for hire at Kollur and at

Konkan Railway
route.

See also

Gallery

  • Photos related to Kodachadri
  • Kudachadri - scene1
    Kudachadri - scene1
  • Kudachadri - scene2
    Kudachadri - scene2
  • Sarvajna peeta at the peak of Kodachadri,western view
    Sarvajna peeta at the peak of Kodachadri,western view
  • Kudachadri GaneshaGuha
    Kudachadri GaneshaGuha
  • On top of the Kodachadri mountains.
    On top of the Kodachadri mountains.
  • Trekking trail on top of the mountain
    Trekking trail on top of the mountain
  • Kodachadri landscape
    Kodachadri landscape
  • Hills seen from top of the mountain
    Hills seen from top of the mountain

References

  1. ^ "Trekking in Shimoga (Kodachadri) – A Trek Through the Rainforest". 22 December 2011.
  2. ^ Maps of, India. "Kodachadri, Karnataka". mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  3. ^ Kaggere, Niranjan (2012). "Kodachadri now a Heritage site". Times of India- mobile e paper. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  4. ISBN 978-0-842-61004-9
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  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i C.V., Raghavendra Rao (11 April 2011). "Now, tourists can visit Kodachadri hills". The Times of India. Bangalore. Archived from the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  6. ^ a b NML, Technical Journal (1995). NML Technical Journal Vol.37. New Delhi: National Metallurgical Laboratory (India). p. 133.
  7. ^ a b The, Hindu(news) (21 November 2011). "Sighting of wild elephant creates panic". Bangalore: The Hindu(newspaper). Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  8. ^ a b c Lewin Benthan, Bowring (1871). Eastern experiences. London: H.S.King. pp. 132, 133, 150.
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  10. ^ "Western Ghats". United Nations: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  11. ^ Mysore, Govt. of (1964). Mysore Ports. Bangalore: Dept. of Publicity and Information.
  12. ISBN 9788120609778
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  13. ^ a b Special, Correspondent (17 August 2005). "Andolan seeks restoration of ban on mining at Ambargudda". The Hindu. Bangalore. Archived from the original on 23 April 2007. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  14. ^ kumar, kondur. "Pics of Sharada or Saraswati devi shakthi peetha in POK". shakthipeethas.org. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
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  16. ^ a b "Articles13.HTM. | jun10 | currsci | Indian Academy of Sciences".
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  18. ^ a b Ganesh, Prabhu; Ganesh Prabhu (12 July 2011). "Enchanting Kudlu Thirtha". Bangalore: The Hindu (newspaper). thehindu.com. Retrieved 12 August 2012.

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