About The Event
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 3.30 am for the trek starting point & start trek by 5.00am
--> 6.30 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
Timings (with transport) boarding time: 11.30PM
Cost includes: (Transportation, forest permission, trek lead, forest guide & breakfast)
Timings (without transport) reporting location Skandagiri parking: 5.30AM - 6 AM
Note : Booking at 11.30pm slots will be considered as next day morning 5.30am entry for without transport.
Cost includes: (Forest entry tickets & forest guide only)
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.
