• Arrive via bus or private cab from Ooty, Mysore, or Nilambur.

• Check-in at your hotel or homestay (if arriving the previous day).

• Explore local sights like the Eucalyptus Garden or Santhana Malai Temple.

• Rest, hydrate, and prep gear for the next day's trek

Relax and prepare for an early start.

• Arrive at the RRT Forest Rest House in Gudalur for registration.

• Meet your guide, verify ID, and collect your trek kit (cap, route map, pamphlet).

• Begin your day with a scenic 15 km ride in forest-approved transport to the base camp.

• Set off on the trail through grassy hills, shola forest patches, and wildlife-rich valleys.

• Steep ascents with short breaks for water and photography.

• Look out for elephants, sambar deer, and wild dogs along the way.

• Enjoy breathtaking 360° panoramic views from the hilltop.

• Refreshments/snacks will be served.

• Relax, take group photos, and soak in the silence of nature

• Retrace your steps or descend via a forest-approved alternate route (as advised by guide).

• Easier walk with new angles and fresh views of the landscape.

• Board transport back to RRT Rest House (12 km ride).

• Final debrief and feedback session with your guide.

Head back to your stay or begin your return trip to Ooty, Nilambur, or Mysore.