Romantic Karnataka Coorg Agumbe Kemmangundi Kundadri Kodachadri B R Hills Nandi Hills Chikmagalur       District: Shimoga   Kollur - 12km Hosanagara - 36km Shimoga - 100km Bangalore - 365km   Baindur - 40km   Mangalore - 152km STD Code: 08181     Situated 100km from Shimoga and 36km from Hosanagara is this enchanting mountain which overlooks the vast Western Ghats. Kodachadri is famed for its glorious sunrises and sunsets. The peak of Kodachadri (at an altitude of 1343 m above sea level) can be reached by a five-hour trek. On the western side, the hill descends steeply for about 1220m, meeting the forests of Udupi district. The famous temple town of Kollur is 12km away. These hills (4411ft.) constitute one of the largest forest areas in Karnataka, and part of this region forms the Mookambika Nature Reserve. Kollur is an ideal base to explore the hills. The Mookambika Nature Camp is 4km south of Kollur. Where to stay   Accommodation is not available. Best season September to May. Avoid visiting during monsoons.