This ghat section has 12 Hairpin curves and receives very heavy rainfall of over 7000 mm during the monsoon. Some of the prominent peaks in this region include Jenukallu Gudda, Baalekallu Gudda and Kodekallu Gudda. In Kannada and Tulu, kode means 'umbrella', kallu means 'rock' and gudda means 'hill'.
This mountainous section has 12 Hairpin curves and is subjected to extremely heavy rainfall of over 7000 mm during the monsoon. Some notable peaks in this area include Jenukallu Gudda, Baalekallu Gudda, and Kodekallu Gudda. In Kannada and Tulu, kode means 'umbrella', kallu means 'rock', and gudda means 'hill'.