Ettina Bhuja is a peak that’s about 1300m tall, situated about 40kms away from Dharmasthala, which is the nearest major town. To begin the trek, you need to get down at a place called Kukkada which is about 20kms before you reach Dharmasthala. Hire a cab or a bus or any means of transportation you can get hold of to reach Shishila, which is a small village at the base of the hills.