Nagamale

Nagamale, The hill located in the ghats of MM hills. (Naga means Snake, male means hill) in Kannada. It literally means Snake hill. You can see the two rocks separated on Nagamale.

Nagamale is located near MM hills and MM hills or male mahadeshwara hills. This is located around 220 kms from Bangalore and a nice place to visit. Its well connected by bus and you can get private vehicles to visit this place. To reach nagamale you have tworoutes, one is from Karnataka and other one is fromTamilnadu.

Most of the visitors prefer a Karnataka side to visit this famous place. To reach Nagamale take kanakapuraroad from Bangalore and then reach Caligula. Then head directly to MM hills. MM hills are around 220 kms and once you reach there u can take rest or head to Nagamale. Famous male mahadeshwara temple Mahadeshwara is believed to be an incarnation of lord Shiva, who had done many miracles to local tribes. At Nagamale Lord mahadeshwara did penance and even today, it's believed that he roams around these hilly areas on the back of the tiger.

To head to Nagamale which is located in the midst ofa forest, you need to take a jeep which generally ferries passengers from antara gange behind the temple to the half way mark. The jeep travels around 5 kms through one of the roads of mud track and the jeeps are as new as 30 to 40 years old.

Once you get into the jeep the jeep will drop youaround 5 kms. From where you need to walk through another 8 kms. There is a walking path which has been made for the purpose of the visitors. There is a lonely village known as Nadumale. From this village its another hike of 1.5 km, where you reach the famous Nagamale. Trek Difficulty is moderate.

Shops are available on the entire route and last shop available is at nadumale. If you are planning to stay at Nadumale. There is a free hall provided by the temple Priest to visitors, where you can stay for the night. Food can be ordered at hotels, where only vegetarian food is served and No washrooms available here in this place. Locals transport goods on the backs ofdonkeys. Even if somebody is ill, 4 people carry them to MM hills. They have to walk all the way 8 kms and then catch a jeep and then go to the hospital.

Nice place to visit. Not advised to walk during night time has this part is infested with lots of Elephants and sloth bears. If you're lucky enough, you may  see an elephant on the path. This place is one of the beautiful places in Karnataka, From the top of Nagamale you can see the Mettur dam and Cauveryriver. If you love trekking you enjoy nature this is the place to be

 Why wait head to nagamale. Buses Available from Bangalore and Mysore. Nearest Hospital MM Hills or Gopinatham. Best Time to Visit Anytime.