Explore Sunrise, Night and Weekend Treks Near Bengaluru
Trekking near Bengaluru covers two kinds of trips, both bookable on BookMyShow. Short sunrise and night treks in the Deccan plateau — Skandagiri, Nandi Hills, Uttari Betta and Horagina Betta — sit within about 80 km of the city. Longer Western Ghats weekend treks such as Kudremukh, Netravathi and Kodachadri lie 300 km or more away in the Chikmagalur belt and run as overnight trips. Most city treks depart from pickup points in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Indiranagar, Marathahalli or Majestic.
Why trek near Bengaluru?
Bengaluru's mild weather makes trekking a year-round weekend habit. October to March is best for city day treks, with clear skies for sunrise and cool afternoons. Western Ghats treks are greenest from the monsoon through winter. Beginners should pick a short, well-marked trek and start early to beat the heat and weekend crowds.
Day and sunrise treks near Bengaluru
Skandagiri Trek
- Where: Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
- Peak elevation: about 1,450 m (4,760 ft)
- From Bengaluru: about 65 km
- Trail: roughly 7 to 8 km round trip
- Grade: Moderate
- Best window: October to March
- BMS pickup: Rajarajeshwari Nagar metro station
- Great for: night trekking, sunrise above the clouds, fort ruins
Skandagiri is the city's best-known night and sunrise trek, climbing past the Papagni temple at Kalavara village to fort ruins near the summit. Groups usually start before dawn to reach the top for a cloud-filled sunrise. Book on BookMyShow: Skandagiri, Skandagiri, Skandagiri Trek.
Nandi Hills Sunrise Trek
- Where: Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
- Peak elevation: about 1,478 m (4,849 ft)
- From Bengaluru: about 60 km
- Trail: about 3 km one way on a stepped path
- Grade: Easy
- Best window: year-round, best at sunrise
- BMS pickup: Rajarajeshwari Nagar metro station
- Great for: beginners, families, sunrise views
Nandi Hills is an easy, family-friendly sunrise trek with a Tipu Sultan-era fort, the nearby Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple and mist-covered valley views. Its easy access makes it a common first trek. Book on BookMyShow: Nandi Hills Sunrise Trek By Namma Trip.
Uttari Betta Sunrise Trek
- Where: near Koratagere, north of Bengaluru
- Peak elevation: about 1,130 m
- From Bengaluru: about 75 km
- Trail: about 4 to 5 km round trip
- Grade: Easy to moderate
- Best window: October to March
- BMS pickup: Marathahalli
- Great for: sunrise, beginners, rappelling add-ons
Uttari Betta is a short hill trek popular as an overnight-departure sunrise climb, with a rocky top and wide plateau views. Trips usually leave the city late at night to reach the summit by dawn. Book on BookMyShow: Uttari Betta Sunrise Trek by Tripbae.
Horagina Betta Sunrise Trek
- Where: Nandi Hills range, Chikkaballapur
- Peak elevation: about 1,440 m (4,724 ft)
- From Bengaluru: about 65 km
- Trail: about 4 km round trip
- Grade: Easy to moderate
- Best window: October to March
- BMS pickup: Gopalan Mall, Rajarajeshwari Nagar
- Great for: quiet sunrise hike, fewer crowds
Horagina Betta is a scenic day hike within the Nandi Hills range, quieter than Nandi Hills itself, with green post-monsoon slopes and sunrise views over the surrounding valleys. Book on BookMyShow: Horagina Betta Sunrise Trek By Namma Trip.
Kanva day outing
- Where: Kanva reservoir, Kannamangala
- From Bengaluru: about 70 km
- Grade: Easy
- Best window: October to March
- BMS pickup: Triquetra (Aqua Escape), Kannamangala
- Great for: day outing, water activities, families
A relaxed lakeside day outing combining light trekking with water activities near the Kanva reservoir, suited to families and first-timers. Book on BookMyShow: Kanva Dam Day Outing by e2e.
Western Ghats weekend treks from Bengaluru
Netravathi Peak Trek
- Where: Kudremukh range, Chikmagalur
- Peak elevation: about 1,520 m
- From Bengaluru: about 335 km
- Trail: about 12 km round trip
- Grade: Moderate
- Best window: monsoon to winter (June to February)
- BMS pickup: Indiranagar (overnight weekend trip)
- Great for: shola forest, grassland ridges, Western Ghats views
Netravathi is a Western Ghats peak trek through shola forest and rolling grassland, run as an overnight weekend trip from Bengaluru. It is one of the most-listed treks on BookMyShow Bengaluru. Book on BookMyShow: Netravathi Trek, Netravati, Netravathi Trek, Netravati Trek.
Kudremukh Trek
- Where: Kudremukh National Park, Chikmagalur
- Peak elevation: about 1,894 m (Karnataka's third-highest peak)
- From Bengaluru: about 330 km
- Trail: about 18 to 22 km round trip
- Grade: Moderate to challenging
- Best window: monsoon to winter
- BMS pickup: Bengaluru (overnight; forest permit required)
- Great for: bucket-list Ghats peak, grassland trail
Kodachadri Trek
- Where: near Mookambika reserve forest, Shivamogga
- Peak elevation: about 1,343 m
- From Bengaluru: about 400 km
- Trail: hike with a jeep leg to the top
- Grade: Moderate
- Best window: monsoon to winter
- BMS pickup: Indiranagar (overnight weekend trip)
- Great for: sunset ridgelines, Sarvajna Peetha shrine
Kodachadri is a Western Ghats peak near the Mookambika reserve, known for sunset ridgelines and the Sarvajna Peetha shrine at the top, run as an overnight weekend trip. Book on BookMyShow: Kodachadri Trek By Namma Trip.
More live waterfall and weekend treks
One-day, night and sunrise treks near Bengaluru
Most city treks are one-day formats that leave before dawn and return by afternoon, ideal for a weekend without leave. Night and sunrise treks such as Skandagiri and Uttari Betta are popular for stargazing and first-light views. Western Ghats treks such as Kudremukh, Netravathi and Kodachadri are overnight weekend trips. Beginners should pick a short, well-marked trek and carry water, a cap and grip shoes.
| Trek | Type | Difficulty | Approx. distance from Mumbai | Common start point | Best Season |
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| Skandagiri | Peak, night + sunrise | Moderate | about 65 km | Chikkaballapur | Oct to Mar |
| Nandi Hills | Hill fort, sunrise | Easy to Moderate | about 60 km | Chikkaballapur | Year-round (best at sunrise) |
| Savandurga | Monolith (1,226 m) | Moderate to Hard | about 60 km | Magadi | Oct to Feb (dry) |
| Anthargange | Caves and rocky hill | Easy to Moderate | about 70 km | Kolar | Oct to Mar |
| Makalidurga | Hill fort | Easy to Moderate | about 60 km | Doddaballapur | Oct to Feb |
| Uttari Betta | Hill, sunrise | Easy to Moderate | about 55 km | near Bengaluru | Oct to Mar |
| Kunti Betta | Hill, night trek | Easy to Moderate | about 125 km | Pandavapura, Mandya | Oct to Mar |
| Ramanagara (Ramadevarabetta) | Granite hills | Easy to Moderate | about 50 km | Ramanagara | Oct to Mar |
| Netravathi | Western Ghats peak | Easy to Moderate | about 300 km | Chikmagalur | Jun to Feb |
| Kudremukh | Peak (1,894 m, 3rd-highest in Karnataka) | Moderate to Hard | about 330 km | Chikmagalur | Jun to Feb |
| Kodachadri | Western Ghats peak | Moderate to Hard | about 380 km | Shivamogga | Jun to Feb |
| Kudlu Theertha | Waterfall | Moderate | about 330 km | Udupi / Chikmagalur | Monsoon to post-monsoon |