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Debashish Khurana
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    You could start at the temple around sunrise, then head straight up the ridge. The ascent takes about 4 to 5 hours, descent 3 to 4, so you’ll finish by early afternoon. In October February mornings can be misty, so bring a light jacket and a quick dry rain poncho. After you come down, a 15 km drive to the waterfalls is doable before sunset, and staying at Hotel Ambika International Byndoor keeps you close to both the trailhead and the temple.

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    Best time to trek Kodachadri and see Mookambika Temple?

    Dnyanesh Goel· 1 month ago · 21 replies ·1 participant

    I’m planning a trekking trip to Kodachadri and also want to visit the nearby Mookambika Temple and Hidlumane Waterfalls. Kodachadri sits in the Shimoga district at 13.8667°N, 74.8333°E and is open 24 hours. The temple…