Yesterday, we set out to climb this mountain. It's called Brahmagiri and it's in South Coorg, near the Kerala border. Those lines are apparently the border markings.



After trudging 7+ kms through coffee estates, grasslands, and woods, across streams, waterfalls and minor cascades, braving leeches and sundry other insect life, we reached the base of the peak. And then had to stop and turn back because these guys decided to have a bit of a party on the mountain.



First there were two of them, and then a mommy and her kid followed, so prudent minds terminated the journey, and once the camerawork was done, we set back. This is rather depressing. Much as the elephants might be impressive and all that, we still left the mountain unclimbed. *sigh*

( lots of pics under the cut )