Brahmagiri (hill), Karnataka

Brahmagiri
File:Brahmagiri.JPG Brahmagiri. Mountain peak covered with fog.
Highest point
Elevation
Coordinates
Geography
Location	Karnataka, India
Parent range	Western Ghats
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike

For other places with the same name, see Brahmagiri (disambiguation)

Brahmagiri, is a mountain range in the Western Ghats of south India. It is situated on the border between Kodagu district in Karnataka state in the north and Wayanad district of Kerala state on the south . Brahmagiri Hill, at 1608 m height, is a scenic tourist attraction. The top of Brahmagiri Hill is well forested and has a lot of wildlife.

Thirunelli Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, lies on the Kerala side of Brahmagiri. This temple is known as Dakshina Kasi or the Kasi of the South. The temple was constructed in an ancient style and includes 30 granite pillars. According to legend, the temple was constructed by Lord Brahma himself.

Pakshipathalam at an altitude of 1740 m is another attraction on the Kerala side. Pakshipathalam has a cave that is said to have been used by rishis in ancient times. On the Karnataka side it is also known by the name of Munikal cave.

Iruppu (or Irpu or Lakshmana Tirtha) Falls of the Lakshmana Tirtha River lies on the Karnataka side of Brahmagiri. According to legend, when Rama and Lakshmana were searching for Sita, they became thirsty. Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri from which the river sprang. Rama is said to have dedicated a Shiva Kshethra known as Rajeshwara Temple on the banks of river Lakshmana Tirtha. The Lakshmana Tirtha river eventually flows into the Kaveri River.

Transportation

Brahmagiri can be reached by a trek from Mananthavady (29 km east) or from Kutta. From Karnataka side, trek to Brahmagiri from Irupu Falls is 9 km and to Munikal Caves is 7 km. Trekkers need to seek the permission of Range Forest Officer at Srimangala. Brahmagiri is about 11 km from Tirunelli.

Brahmagiri is about 270 km away from Bangalore thereby making it an ideal weekend getaway trip among tourists.

Gallery

• Brahmagiri
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  Narimale or Tiger hill as known in the Kodava language.

• Irupu2.jpg

  Grassland and shola habitats.

• Munikal Caves.JPG

  'Munikal Caves'

• Brahmagirishola.jpg

  Shola forests

• Irupu3.jpg

External links

• Explore and Download GPS track of Irpu - Narimale - Munikal Caves - Brahmagiri Trek