Overview:
Skandagiri also known as kalavara durga at a height of 4758ft is a hill fortress located about 62km from Bangalore of Bellari road and nation highway 7. It is right next to Nandi hills and overlooks the village Muddnahalli. The treks starts from a Papagni matt near Kalavara village,
The overall trek is about 8km to and fro and can be completed with 4hrs, start your journey late night from Bangalore at various pickups given below and reach the forest entry gate from the where treks start at 4.00AM.
One can find the ruins of fortress build by Tippu Sultan, This short trek is renowned for walking on top of the clouds and the breath-taking views one can experience while on the summit of the mountain.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Bangalore
DEPARTURE TIME: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the pickup time.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Travel from Bengaluru to Skandagiri
- First pickup is in RR nagar near Gopalan Arcade at 11.30PM.
- Second pickup is in Banashankari metro station at 12.00AM.
- Third pickup is in BTM layout near Udipi Garden at 12.30AM.
- Fourth pickup is in Silk Board bus stop at 1.00AM.
- Fifth pickup is in Marathahalli opposite to Kalamandir at 1:30AM.
- Sixth pickup is in Hebball opposite to Esteem Mall at 2.00AM.
- Reach base check post around 3.30 AM and confirm permission for the trek.
- Start the trek at 4.00 AM.
- Reach Skandagiri peak before 6.00 AM enjoy beautiful sun rise view.
- Decend back to base point and start your journey to Bangalore.
- On the way have breakfast and reach Bangalore around 12.00 PM.
INCLUDED:
- 1 Breakfast.
- Transportation Non-AC push back seater.
- Forest Permits.
- Services of an expert guide.
EXCLUDES:
- Optional activities.
- Additional charges for Forest Permit may be applicable for Foreign Nationals as per Forest Department.
- Personal expenses, tips, laundry, telephone calls, personal medicines.
- Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- Any meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Evacuation charges, damage of any nature, entrance fees at sites.
- Any items/services not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
Things to Carry: -
- Strong backpack for trekking.
- Water bottles at least 2 litres.
- Sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Cap/hat
- Toiletries: - toothpaste, tissue paper etc.
- Juice packs, Glucon-D etc.
- Personal medication if any.
- A torch with new batteries
- Energy boosters like Chocolate bars, flavoured milk etc,.
- Camera (optional).
- Good trekking shoes.
What to Expect
