The drone sees it best: a green island floating on a sea of morning cloud. Sinkaram Gutta is the Eastern Ghats at their most remote.
On the border where Andhra meets Odisha, Sinkaram Gutta rises to about 1,620 m through true wilderness — high-altitude grasslands, silent ridgelines and villages that see few visitors. The standard route runs 9–16 km over two days and can be extended to 20 km. It's a gentler climb than its remoteness suggests, which makes it one of the finest first summit camps: sunrise above the clouds, earned softly.
The journey
Day 1Into the wilderness
Rushikonda · Madhurwada · MVP · Annavaram · Vepagunta
The last villages before the border wilderness
Through grassland and open ridgeline
Tents up as the light turns gold
Some of the clearest stars in Andhra
Day 2Above the clouds
The valley below becomes a sea of cloud
Long grassland walking, unhurried
*Timings are approximate and may vary with weather and trail conditions.
Moments from this trail
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
- 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
Is this a good first summit trek?
Yes — it's easy-to-moderate, and children from 6 years join with family. The reward-to-effort ratio is unmatched.
How remote is it, really?
Remote. The trail sits on the Andhra–Odisha border, far from towns — no network for most of the trek, few other people.
Where do we sleep?
In tents near the summit — tents, mattresses and sleeping bags are provided.
When is it most beautiful?
Winter dawns for the cloud sea; monsoon for green grasslands and dramatic skies.
Can the route be extended?
Yes — up to about 20 km for those who want a longer wilderness walk.
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.
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