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Kumara Hills, Kodagu, Karnataka
Kumara Parvata is situated on the boundary line between the Dakshina Kannada District and the Kodagu district

Kumara ParvataKumara Parvata is a part of the Western Ghats situated at a height of 1712 metres in Karnataka. This mountain is on the boundary line between the Dakshina Kannada District and the Kodagu district. It is situated in Subramanya village of Sullia taluka and forms an imposing backdrop of the Kukke Subramanya Swamy Temple. Many devotees visit this shrine throughout the year.

The white stones found on top of the Kumara Parvata are called Kumaralingas and they have six faces. These stones are regarded as Saligramams and Shivlings. There are no paths which reach the peak. In order to reach Kumara Parvata, one has to climb Sesha Parvatha.

The mountain is well known for trekking as it offers exciting oppurtunties to trekkers. It is located at a distance of ninety seven kilometers from Hassan and one hundred and three kilometers from Mangalore.

(Last Updated on : 23/01/2009)
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