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MADIKERI/KOZHIKODE: Sharanya, the trekker from Kozhikode who went missing from the Tadiandamol trail in Karnataka's Kodagu, was rescued on Sunday after a search spanning four days. An experienced trekker, the 36-year-old had survived on water. Over 100 people, including personnel from the Anti-Naxal Force, reserve police and forest department, as well as members of Adiya and Kudiya tribes, were involved in the search. Sharanya went missing while trekking in Tadiandamol, the highest peak in Kodagu, on April 2. She had gone with with a group of 15 people and a guide. The group learnt of her absence upon returning to the base camp. She was traced around 5.30pm on Sunday. Karnataka minister praises Sharanya for 'remarkable feat' Members of the Adiya tribe -- Raju, Aiyappa, Subramani and Mani - tracked her inside the sacred grove in Tadiandamol range. News of her rescue brought relief to her parents, Gopi and Shailaja, who said the past few days had been filled with anxiety and sleeplessness. "We are deeply relieved and grateful to everyone who stood with us during these difficult times," Gopi said in Nadapuram.
MYSURU: For four days, there was no signal, no contact, and no clear path out.Somewhere inside the dense forests of Kodagu -- a terrain known for wild elephants, steep descents and sudden weather shifts -- 36-year-old GS Sharanya kept moving, stopping, waiting, and calling out, hoping someone would hear her.She had set out on April 2 for what was meant to be a routine one-day trek to Tadiandamol, the highest peak in the district. Travelling from Kozhikode, the IT professional had checked into a homestay near Kakkabe and joined a group of trekkers. But while descending the peak that evening, sh ...Read More >
MADIKERI: A woman from Kerala who went missing during a trek to Tadiandamol in Kodagu district has been traced after a four-day search operation. According to sources, she survived on water alone and is now out of danger. She was found inside a forest zone in the Tadiandamol range, with members of the local Adiya tribal community assisting authorities in the rescue. Sharanya (36), a native of Nadapuram in Kozhikode, had gone missing on April 2 while trekking to Tadiandamol, the highest peak in Kodagu. She was located on Sunday at around 5.30 pm in the forest region of the Tadiandamol range. ...Read More >
As winter approaches, Coorg, often called the "Scotland of India," offers the perfect retreat for nature lovers. Nestled in the Western Ghats, this hill station promises unforgettable experiences, from trekking Tadiandamol Peak to exploring serene coffee plantations on the Kopatty Trail. Stay at Blyton's Bungalow, an eco-friendly haven, and indulge in stargazing at Nalaknad Palace. For a deeper connection with nature, camp by the Kaveri River or explore the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. Coorg's stunning waterfalls, including Abbey and Iruppu Falls, provide a perfect setting for relaxation, ma ...Read More >
Kozhikode: She stayed four days alone in a rain-soaked forest, with no food, a mobile phone going dry, and only fireflies to keep her company. Kerala trekker G S Sharanya, who was successfully traced in the deep forests of Tadiandamol hills in Karnataka's Kodagu district on Sunday night after losing her way during trekking, says she wants to go into the forest again. She emerged from the wild not with fear, but with a story etched in resilience and quiet wonder. While speaking from her home in Nadapuram here, the 36-year-old IT professional from Kozhikode said on Monday that trekking is her p ...Read More >
Kozhikode: "I waited for three days beside a stream, hoping someone would come searching for me. I thought at least a drone might spot me. I stayed in an open space so I could be easily located. But no one came. Slowly, my hope began to fade," recalled Sharanya, the 36-year-old IT professional from Nadapuram, who was found safe on Sunday after going missing during a trek to Tadiandamol peaks in Coorg. Sharanya, a 36-year-old IT professional from Nadapuram, has lived through an ordeal that tested her endurance, patience, and presence of mind. Lost deep inside the dense forests, she spent three ...Read More >
G.S. Sharanya was located around 5 pm deep within the Pattighat Reserve Forest, near Tadiyandamol, the highest peak in the district. Rescuers spotted her near a rock by a stream, where she had taken shelter to stay visible and maintain access to water. The search had been concentrated around the reserve forest, a dense, trackless stretch of woodland on the far side of the Tadiyandamol peak, which borders Kerala. The terrain is a sharp contrast to the more frequented trekking routes on the other ...Read More >
MADIKERI : With the mystery behind the disappearance of a woman while trekking at Tadiandamol in Kodagu remaining unsolved, the authorities have roped in the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) to join the combing operation. The search team is combing the entire Tadiandamol trail, said the district superintendent of police. Sharanya GS (36), a software professional based in Kochi, went missing in the Tadiandamol hillock on April 2. Sources said the woman, who was staying at a homestay in Yavakapadi - the foothill settlement near the peak - telephoned the homestay owner around noon on April 2. She reported ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 5 (PTI) A 36-year-old woman who went missing while trekking in the Tadiandamol hills of Kodagu district four days ago has been found, the office of Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said on Sunday. Official sources said she is safe and is being brought back. G S Sharanya had travelled alone from Kerala for the trek and was staying at a private homestay in Kakkabe village. She had set out for the high mountain range of Tadiandamol hills on April 2 with a guide and 15 other trekkers, but went missing that afternoon. Earlier, the minister said additional personnel and dr ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Mystery shrouds the missing case of techie from Keralam identified as Sharanya (36) who went for a trekking at Tadiandamol, the highest peak in Kodagu district on Thursday and has not returned back since then. Searches by police, forest, locals and personnel attached to Anti Naxal Force too went futile on Saturday. The Tadiandamol peak is 1,748 meters surrounded by gentle slopes and grassy terrain. Trekking at Tadiandamol is 7-km one way and camping at the peak is not allowed. Trekkers have to return before sunset. A forest official told Deccan Chronicle on Saturday "The case look ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala), Apr 6 (PTI) She stayed four days alone in a rain-soaked forest, with no food, mobile phone going dry and only fireflies to keep her company. Kerala trekker G S Sharanya, who was successfully traced in the deep forests of Tadiandamol hills in Karnataka's Kodagu district on Sunday night after losing her way during trekking, says she wants to go into forest again. She emerged from the wild not with fear, but with a story etched in resilience and quiet wonder. While speaking from her home in Nadapuram here, the 36-year-old IT professional from Kozhikode said on Monday that t ...Read More >
Madikeri: A 36-year-old woman from Kerala has been reported missing after setting out on a trek to Tadiandamol Hill, with search operations entering the third day without any breakthrough. The missing woman, identified as Sharanya, had joined a group of trekkers who climbed the hill on Thursday. While the rest of the group returned safely, Sharanya did not make her way back, leading to immediate concern. Initial search efforts were launched the same night by forest department officials, staff, and local villagers, who combed the surrounding areas of the hill. Despite extensive efforts, no tr ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 4 (UNI) A 36-year-old woman techie has gone missing during a solo trekking trip in Karnataka's Kodagu district, triggering an intensive search operation, officials said on Saturday. The missing woman, identified as Sharanya GS, an IT professional from Kerala, had checked into a homestay in Yavakapadi village near Napoklu before setting out on April 2 to trek Tadiandamol, the highest peak in the district. According to police, she completed entry formalities at the forest department checkpost and was advised to join a group of trekkers due to reported wild elephant movement in t ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Rescue teams engaged in tracing a missing techie G.S. Sharanya (36) succeeded in tracing her on Sunday and the missing trekker from Calicut of Kerala was located at Padandamalai, about 6-km from base camp of Tadiandamol, highest peak of Kodagu district. She went to trek at Tadiandamol on Thursday and lost her way on return. Search for missing Sharanya went futile by rescue teams comprising local tribals, police and forest personnel. Sharanya made a phone call from her mobile phone to a homestay owner where she stayed overnight on Wednesday and alerted him about her missing the rout ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A woman trekker from Kerala, who is a techie has gone missing from Tadiandamol, the highest peak of Kodagu district since Thursday. The police, forest department officials and locals have launched a search operation in the dense forest with highest elephant movement to trace Sharanya (36), who started her trek with a group of people. On Thursday morning, a group of 10 trekkers started on the traditional trail in the morning, after receiving permission from the forest department. Sharanya from Kochi in Kerala, who had stayed at a nearby homestay on Wednesday night also arrived at t ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 5 (PTI) A 36-year-old woman, who went trekking at Tadiandamol hills in Kodagu district, has gone missing inside the forest. Additional personnel and drone cameras have been deployed to search for her, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said on Sunday. He said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressing concern about the young woman's disappearance, instructed that search operations be intensified. G S Sharanya had come alone from Kerala for the trek and stayed at a private homestay in Kakkabe village. She had gone to the high mountain range of Tadiandamol hills in Kodagu wi ...Read More >