The initial part of the trail is flat and easy, taking you slowly into the deeper part of the forest. The Sita River winds through this path. Many small streams flow around the trail during monsoon. As you march further, the forest gets thicker and the trail more inclined. The Sita River narrows down, plunging down a gorge to become the Barkana waterfall. The total trek distance from Malandur to this waterfall is around 8 km. This stream makes for a good water source. Navigate around rocks to reach the top of this waterfall. The rocks here are slippery, so care needs to be taken while climbing up. As you reach the top, you can catch a glimpse of water cascading down from a height of 2,200 feet. The roaring waterfall amidst silent green valleys makes for a nice contrast. From here onwards, the trek becomes tougher, as the trail is steep until you reach the end of forest. This three kilometre trek takes around 2-3 hours to navigate. The trails are slippery, steep, and full of leeches. Once you reach the end of forest, there is a sudden change in the landscape. The forests give way to beautiful grasslands, with shrubs dotting the path all the way to the peak. After the heat and humidity of the forest, the cool wind of the high grasslands is a welcome change. From the grasslands, the peak is around 2 km away and it takes around 2-3 hours to navigate to the top. Towards the end, you encounter a small stretch of forest for 20 minutes and then back to plains again. A beautiful view of Kudremukh ranges greets you at the top. The peak makes for a good sunset point with stunning views all around. When you descend from the peak, look out for an old house. Though this makes for a good camping place, due to the increased presence of wild animals in this area, permission to camp is generally denied. Close to the old hut, there is a water source, from where you can fill water.