Mullayangiri
The Mullayangiri is the highest peak in Karnataka, and the view from there is breathtaking. It is very near to the tourist town of Chikmagalur. There a security check you have to go through to enter the region which takes minimal charge of Rs 20 for entry. The place is around 3–4 km from there.
The vehicles are usually stopped one kilometer before, and you have to walk that steeping slope up to the hill which paves the way to lovely scenery. You will feel the chilly winds even in the morning while going up and there is a vast temperature difference as compared to that of the city.
The roads leading to this peak is quite okay but would suggest that one use their patience and skills of driving judiciously here as otherwise, it could end up in creating a traffic pileup.
The best time to visit is for the sunrise, so you should leave the city by 5 to catch the perfect glimpse.The one km distance by foot is a little rough one, and people have to careful though enough safety sidebar tracks are there.
At the end of it, there is a way uphill with stairs, around 300 in the count in a zig-zag manner without any rails to support.
There are small spot points on the way up to the hill where you can stop for photographs or just sit in silence and enjoy the varying shades of the mountains with a clear sky on top. You can see the various ranges of the mountains one backing the another.
There is a small temple of Lord Shiva at the summit.A cave in the front that leads to the place. The cave is accessible and not very deep which lead the way to the idol of the Lord.
The sunrise and the spectacular view just calms everything around us. The place is photogenic and perfect for your silhouettes pictures against the sunrise. The scenery is captivating. The place is serene and soothes your mind and soul.
