Skandagiri Sunrise / Night Trek - MYHIKES

Note: Group of 5 - 6 people booking allowed from Sunday to Thursday with transport.

Skandagiri, also historically known as Kalwarbetta or Kalavara Durga, is a mountain fortress located around 70 km from Bangalore. This tiring yet much rewarding trek takes you through a spectacular journey amidst the wilderness. Starting from Bangalore, reach the base point and hereby begins the sunrise trek.

 The serene and sublime atmosphere around Skandagiri will definitely boost up your adrenaline to a whole new level. This 8 km trek can easily be completed within 4 hours of ascending and descending. Tried and tested both by amateurs and professionals, this moderately difficult trek is a must for all thrill seekers.

 The climb gets a little trying as you reach the Papagni Temple, hereby offering treacherous terrains amongst the dense shrubs around. From this point, the steep climb may require tricky footwork till you reach the summit.

 The ruined remains of Tipu Sultan’s fortress and an abandoned fort remains at the top of the hill. Skandagiri is famous for walking above the clouds, literally!

Itinerary :

Day 1 :Take an overnight journey from Bangalore at 11.30 pm.

Day 2 :

--> Reach base camp at 3.00 am for the trek starting point & start trek by 4am

--> 5.30 am reach peak & enjoy beautiful sunrise from atop the peak.

--> Explore the thickets and the panoramic views from the top & start descending back by 7.30 am

--> 9.00 am have breakfast and start return journey back to Bangalore

--> 11.30 am reach Bangalore.

INCLUDED:

Transportation, Forest permission, Meal: 1 breakfast

Coordinator & forest guide, Basic First Aid only

NOT INCLUDED : Personal expenses anything not mentioned above

DEPARTURE : Everyday 11.00 pm

Timings (with transport) boarding time: 11.30PM

Cost includes: (Transportation, forest permission, trek lead, forest guide & breakfast)

Timings (without transport) reporting location Skandagiri parking: 3.30AM - 8 AM

Note : Booking at 11.30pm slots will be considered as next day morning 4.00am entry for without transport.

Cost includes: (Forest entry tickets & forest guide only)

Note : For with transportation group of 5-6 people on weekdays (Mon - Fri) Cost Includes : Transportation, forest permission & guide charges.

PICK UP POINTS:

11.30pm Banashankari BMTC terminal

11.45pm BTM bus stop

11.55pm Silk board bus stop

12.10am Sony junction koramangla landmark (KFC / CROMA)

12.15am Domlur / Indiranagar junction landmark (Big pitcher)  

12.30am Maratahalli landmark (Kalamandir)

1.00am Manyata tech park / Esteem mall Hebbal 

Things to Carry:

ID proof, Water bottle (1 ltrs)

Backpack ideal for a day trip

Sunscreen/cap

Track pants

Full sleeve cotton t-shirt

Torch (with extra batteries)

Personal Medication, Energy bars.

Necessary toiletries

Shoes with a good grip

Note in case of unavailability of permission or restrictions full amount will be refunded.