Located at a distance of approximately 70 KM from Bangalore, Skandagiri is the perfect weekend getaway for all those adventurous and wanderlust souls who are looking forward to doing something exciting!
Historically known as Kalwarbetta or Kalavara Durga, the mountain fortress of Skandagiri holds immense importance – it is said that this fortress was built by Tipu Sultan which has been left deserted since 1791 after he lost the Anglo-Mysore War. Since then, the fortress has been weathered away and now, it’s nothing but just the ruins that remain. However, the beauty of Skandagiri has increased over time, and in today’s date, it is one of the most popular weekend getaways from Bangalore! It’s one of the few trekking routes around Bangalore where a night trek is possible.
TREK LEVEL: Easy-Moderate
DISTANCE: 5-6 kms (Approx)
DAY PLAN
-Start from Bangalore at 10 PM
-Reach the basecamp by 2 AM
-Start the trek at 4 AM and reach the peak
-Descend, reach back to the base by 9 AM
-Have breakfast on the way back
-Depart and reach Bangalore by 2:00 PM (approx)
INCLUSIONS
-Transportation to and fro from Bangalore
-The experience that you gain
-Permits
EXCLUSIONS
-Any kind of insurance
-Personal Expense (snacks, mineral water etc)
-Anything that's not included in the inclusions above.
TRANSPORT
- Non-A/C Tempo Traveller or Mini-bus with push back seats depending on group size
- Bangalore to Bangalore
PICK-UP POINTS
- Following are the pick-up points:
- Fabindia – House No. 54, Beside Home Stop, Koramangala 2nd Block, Bengaluru | Reporting Time 11:30 PM
- New Shanti Sagar Hotel – Old Airport Road, Domlur, Bengaluru | Reporting Time 12:00 AM
- KTM Mekhri Circle – Mekhri Circle Junction, Raj Mahal Vilas Extension, Bengaluru | Reporting Time 12:30 AM
- Please select your preferred pickup point from the drop-down list while booking
- Any change in Pick up locations/ timings would be updated via mail 24 hours before the start of the trip
- Drop-off points shall be same as the pick-up points
TREK DATES
13th Jan 2019 | 20th Jan 2019 | 27th Jan 2019 | 3rd Feb 2019 | 17th Feb 2019
