Open mountain landscapes, sacred highlands, freshwater streams and ancient cultural trails — to one of the lesser-known 1,500-metre peaks of Andhra Pradesh.
Endrik is a sacred mountain, named after Indrikamma — a local deity believed to be a crab goddess. The trail climbs through open hillscapes of Krishna palm trees, native grasslands and freshwater streams where mountain crabs still live. British survey markers from another century stand along the route, and camp is pitched near the sacred temple below the summit. A perfect blend of nature, culture and history near Pedabayalu.
The journey
Day 1Vizag to the sacred highlands
Grasslands and Krishna palm hillsides
The sacred temple near camp, at golden hour
Cooked fresh at camp
Day 2The summit and the survey markers
The old British markings, still standing
7:30–8:00 pm
*Timings are approximate and may vary with weather and trail conditions.
What your contribution holds
Everything that's taken care of
Both ways, in shared vehicles — pickups across the city
Day 1 — breakfast, lunch & dinner · Day 2 — breakfast & lunch
Tents, mattresses & sleeping bags — all provided
EcoHikes trek lead with local community guides
Kits carried by the leads throughout
Permissions and coordination
- Personal expenses
- Personal gear & equipment
- Snacks & beverages
- Anything not mentioned above
What to carry
- Quick-dry full-sleeve t-shirt & trousers
- Sweater / jacket, beanie, cap
- Raincoat & rain pant (monsoon)
- Trekking shoes & extra socks
- 2 litres water & electrolytes
- Sunscreen, sunglasses
- Headlamp / torch
- Snacks & an extra pair of clothes
Questions, answered
How hard is the trek?
Easy to moderate — 12–16 km over two days at a steady pace. A good first 2-day trek for anyone 8 and up.
Who is Indrikamma?
A local deity believed to be a crab goddess — the mountain is named for her, and the freshwater streams here still hold mountain crabs. Our local guides tell the story best.
Where do we sleep?
In tents near the sacred temple below the summit — tents, mattresses and sleeping bags provided.
What are the survey markers?
Stone markers left by British surveyors — a reminder of how long these trails have been walked.
What people say
“Incredibly friendly guides — knowledgeable, always ready to help, and they made the journey fun and safe. They took time to explain things and made the trek enjoyable for everyone.”
“What makes Eco Hikes special is the authenticity — no rush, no commercial vibe, just genuine people helping you connect deeply with nature.”
“Ravi, Naveen and Manohar take care of the people and make every trek safe and memorable. My 3rd time trekking with Ecohikes and many more to come.”
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How joining works
Fill the short form or write to us — we reply within a day.
A quick call or WhatsApp — fitness, season, group, dates.
A 50% advance holds your place; the rest on trek day.
Your confirmation arrives by mail — and you join the batch WhatsApp circle.