Ettinabhuja Peak is near Betta Byreshwara Temple, Bhyrapura in Mudigere, near Sakleshpur. Reaching the mountain involves a moderate trekking but reaching the peak would be a strenuous half an hour ordeal, climbing the rocky mountain.
Best time to visit is soon after monsoon. During monsoon even the foothills will be cloud covered.
The temple is around 25kms from Mudigere, via Billur cross. From Sakleshpur it is around 40 kms via Hanubalu.
Ettina Bhuja - seen from the foothills |
EB - seen from Betta Bhyreshwara Temple during monsoon |
assessing the situation? |
Ettina Bhuja during monsoon |
Nanya Bhyreshwara Temple |
Into the jungle and onto the Ox-Back (Ettina Bhuja) |
at the halfway mark |
little champions replenishing |
Climbing the Ox-back |
climbing the Ettinabhuja - cliffhanger |
Majestic western ghat ranges - view from the top |
Amedikallu seen from EB |
Deepada Kallu and jenu Kallu - the twin tower |
Master at work - as usual |