Trek
Rangaswamy Peak & Pillar
Off the beaten path
A sacred conical peak and a detached rock pillar above Kotagiri, ringed by Badaga and Irula legend and a demanding day-trek.
The peak and the nearby free-standing 'pillar' are both sacred sites; a temple to Rangaswamy sits below.
The full circuit is a long, exposed day-hike best done with a local guide from a nearby hatti.
Approach the shrines respectfully — they remain in active ritual use by the hill communities.
On the map
Good to know
- Access
- Trailheads from villages east of Kotagiri; guide required
- Best time
- December to May, clear weather