Location: Madikeri Taluk, Kodagu District, Karnataka.
Timings: Sunrise to sunset, thus 6 am to 6 pm is a good time to visit the hill.
Entry Fee: Rs. 20/- per head for trekking till the peak. The entry fee is taken at the forest checkpoint.
Height: 1,748 metres.
Average Temperature: Temperature ranges from 15 – 20degree celsius throughout the year, thus pleasant weather to explore.
Distance from Bangalore: It takes close to 6 hours to reach Tadiandamol peak by road via the Mysore-Thalassery road.
Traveller's Tips for Visiting Tadiandamol Peak
1. It is best to complete the trek before sunset and return before it is dark.
2. Avoid monsoon season for smooth and successful trekking till the peak.
3. Moderate fitness level is required to accomplish the task. Visitors with a breathing problem, blood pressure, expecting mothers, people with vertigo and with severe back problems can let go of this activity.
4. Start the trek with light exercise and nasal breathing to warm up.
5. Carry a bottle of water, cap, apply sunscreen, wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing.
6. Stay away from dense and bushy areas as it might unnecessarily attract animals and creepers on an attack mode.
7. There are no shops available beyond a certain point, thus carry your food and beverages.
8. Check out for leeches and other blood-sucking creatures which one may encounter. It is advisable to wear leech socks.
9. Carry night lamps or head torches to be used if it turns dark.
10 . Carry an extra change of clothes in case one gets wet or clothes get muddy.
Things to Carry for the trek to Tadiandamol Peak
1. Food, as there are no shops available after a certain point at Tadiandamol, thus it is suggested to pack food even if one wants to return the same day.
2. Water needs to be carried during the trek to keep yourself hydrated throughout.
3. One may choose to carry foldable tent in case one decides to stay back the night at the peak or at the camping site.
4. A light jacket/cardigan to ward off the chill if it rains or the temperature gets low.
5. Rainwear in case it rains to keep oneself dry.
6. A change of clothes in case one gets wet or muddy and feels the need to change
Things You Should Know
1. Places to Stay: There are quite a few homestays and camps close to Tadiandamol. One may either choose to stay back and put up a tent on the mountain and stay back for a day or two on the mountain top. The other option could be to cherish the moments spent at the many homestays available close to the mountain, post the trek to Tadiandamol.
2. Places to Eat: One would be surprised to find an array of eateries, Cafes and restaurants nearby Tadiandamol in Virajpet area. Ranging from Indian food, Chinese, Continental, fast food and Kodagu food it is all available to tantalize your palate.
3.Transportation: The last point of entry for vehicles is till the Viewpoint which permits only small-sized vehicles. After reaching the ViewPoint one has to start trekking as the use of vehicles is restricted beyond this point.
4.Medical Facilities: There is no provision for a pharmacy or a medical shop at Tadiandamol. It is suggested to carry the necessary medication along during the trek to the peak.
5.Network Connectivity: The network connectivity at Tadiandamol peak is pretty poor with occasional signals popping on the screen.
