Trekking has been restricted to Shesha Parvatha in Subramanya in the Dakshina Kannada district, and trekkers are not being allowed to proceed to Kumara Parvatha to ensure that the trek is completed within 12 hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) with all safety measures, Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
Those wishing to trek to Shesha Parvatha must purchase tickets online, and only 150 people are allowed per day. Mr. Khandre said the 20-km trek (both ways) between Subramanya and Shesha Parvatha takes about 12 hours to complete during the day.
The minister said that since December 2025, trekkers have been permitted only up to Shesha Parvatha. The 2-km stretch between Shesha Parvatha and Kumara Parvatha is steep and challenging, and hence trekking to Kumara Parvatha has been stopped.
He said overnight stays have been banned following reports of wildlife movement and incidents of trekkers going missing during the night.
Replying to a question from Bhagirathi Murulya (BJP), Mr Khandre said it was difficult to manage crowds of 2,000–3,000 trekkers gathering at one location on the hill in a single day, especially in an area known for wildlife movement. As a safety measure, only 150 people are permitted to trek daily during the rainy season. Trekking is not allowed during the summer due to the risk of forest fires.
