Skandagiri (Easy, 1 Day): Night trek, sea of clouds at sunrise. Beginner-friendly.
Kudremukh (Moderate, 2 Days): 1,894m summit, limited permits — book 4 weeks ahead.
Kumara Parvatha (Difficult, 2 Days): 24km, 1,712m — the ultimate challenge in Karnataka.
Kodachadri (Moderate, 3 Days): Sacred peak, Arabian Sea views, ancient Mookambika Temple.
Savandurga (Moderate, 1 Day): One of Asia’s largest monoliths, 60km from Bengaluru.