Biligundulu – Rasimanal

Grade

Moderate

Distance

12 km one way

Walking time

5–6 hours

Altitude

650 m

Best months

Oct – Mar

Start point

Biligundulu Forest Check Post

District

Krishnagiri

Nearest station

Hosur, ~65 km

Nearest airport

Bengaluru (Kempegowda), ~115 km

About this trail

This route runs through the rocky, dry hills of Krishnagiri district where Tamil Nadu meets Karnataka. From the Biligundulu check post the path climbs to a forest ridge and follows it towards Rasimanal, with the Cauvery valley opening up below. The country is a mix of deciduous scrub, grass patches and bare rock, and it rewards anyone who enjoys wide views and birds of open forest.

Plan on five to six hours for the 12 km. There is some uneven ground and a few rocky stretches, so basic fitness helps. Packed breakfast and trail refreshments are provided, and the cooler months from October to March make the exposed ridge far more comfortable.

Highlights

• Ridge views over the Cauvery basin
• Rugged Eastern Ghats landscape
• Dry forest birds and grassland
• Point-to-point route with no backtracking
• Packed breakfast included

How the day goes

1. ReportingMeet at the Biligundulu check post for sign-in and the safety talk.
2. BreakfastCollect your packed breakfast before the climb begins.
3. Ridge climbWalk up through dry forest to the main ridge line.
4. Along the ridgeFollow the high ground with stops at viewpoints over the valley.
5. RasimanalDescend to Rasimanal and finish the trek.

Getting there and staying over

• By train: Hosur, ~65 km
• By air: Bengaluru (Kempegowda), ~115 km
• Stay: Day trek; hotels in Hosur and Denkanikottai.

What to carry

• Photo ID
• 3 litres of water
• Wide-brim hat
• Sunscreen
• Shoes with good grip for rock
• Energy snacks
• Light full-sleeve shirt

Good to know

These are guided trails run with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, and each has a daily limit on walkers. Book a few days ahead, carry the same photo ID you booked with, and expect a trail to close at short notice after heavy rain or when elephants are active nearby. We book the permit, arrange the car to and from the start point and, if you want, a hotel nearby for the night before.

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