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Ethina Bhuja Surmounting the Oxen

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thina Bhuja (height 2600 m), near

village Byrapura in Mudigere taluk is

one of the significant peaks of Charmadi

range and there are three approaches to

this peak. The name Ethina Bhuja is

derived from two words: Ethu - Ox

and Bhuja - Shoulder. This peak is

surrounded by many other important peaks

of Western Ghats.

Ethina Bhuja is considered to be one of the

challenging treks in Karnataka and is a two

day trek if one wants to make it to the

peak comfortably. Shishila is a small

village near Dharmastala. The starting

point is Shishila village where from the

trail starts. The initial trail is through a

fairly dense forest, but the trail itself is

pretty wide. Then the forest cover

disappears slowly and grassland starts to

appear which continues almost till you

reach the top. The monolithic peak is

almost 90 degrees and one needs to go

around in a spiral to reach the peak.

Level: Moderate

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Day 1 (Friday): Overnight journey

to Shishila (by SUV/Tempo Traveler)

Day 2 (Saturday): Breakfast

Trek to base of Ethina Bhujha Camp

Day 3 (Sunday): Start trek early

Trek to summit Trek back to Byrapura,

Mudigere Overnight journey to

Bangalore

Day 4(Monday): Reach Bangalore

by 6 AM

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` 2,400 per head

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FAQ

Q: What does the price include?

A: The price includes:

Transportation

Vegetarian Food (Breakfast,

Lunch, Dinner)

Guide charges

Equipment – Sleeping bags and

mats

Q: Who can do this trek?

A: This is a moderate trek. Ideally, one

needs to have done a few treks prior to

attempting this trek. Be prepared for

lots of sun and heat! Make sure you

drink lots of water to avoid

dehydration.

Q: What should I carry?

A: The following items are a must:

2 liter water bottle (with water)

A sun hat and sun shades

Good trekking shoes – Not your

regular Nike, Puma, Adidas,

Reebok. You don’t want to be

trekking with blisters on your

feet. Ouch! Ask us, we can help

you pick a good pair.

A toilet kit

1 Torch with spare batteries (To

see in the darkness)

Loads of enthusiasm

A good rucksack which is

comfortable to carry (Do not

load your rucksack to the brim.

Always leave space to carry

common goods like tents,

sleeping mats, etc.)

Q: What NOT to do?

A: Our treks are of course fun, but we

have fun responsibly. We are sensitive

to the environment – no littering. We

also enjoy the silence and therefore we

do not shout and scare away the birds

and animals. Remember, this is not

tourism – we are passionate trekkers

and we want to keep coming back.

Q: What food do you provide?

A: Simple vegetarian food. Nothing

extravagant, nor will you sleep with

empty stomachs. You will be hungry

and anything served will taste gourmet.

Q: Is it safe to sleep in the open?

A: We choose our campsite very

carefully – so there is no reason to

worry. But expect that ant bite when

you wake up in the morning.