Famous for the ruins of an abandoned fort, the peak of Skandagiri is a popular trekking destination for thrill seekers. The trek takes you deep into the wilderness near Nandi Hills to reach a 4,700 feet tall summit of Skandagiri. En route, you'll visit the ancient Papagni Temple, accessed after navigating a tricky trail of boulders and shrubs over the mountain slope. A short trek of 3 hours, the trip takes you trekking over a moderately challenging route, perfect for fit beginners as well as experienced trekkers.
Destination
Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga, is a mountain fortress located off the NH-7 Bellary Road. The fortress overlooks the Nandi Hills and the Muddenahalli village. The summit of Skandagiri, located at an altitude of over 4,700 feet, often reaches higher than the clouds, providing exquisite birds-eye views of sun rising over the clouds. The peak is also home to the abandoned ruins of an old fort built by Tipu Sultan.
Destination highlights
Get away from the city life and trek to Skandagiri. | Catch stunning views of surrounding mountains. | Trek through the rough wilderness of countryside Karnataka. | Climb up to an altitude of over 4,700 feet to Skandagiri peak.
Day 1 of the Skandagiri trek: Bangalore to Skandagiri
Arrive at one of the multiple pick-up points located all across Bangalore. These pick-up points are: Gopalan Arcade at 23:00 hrs, Bhanashankari bus stop at 23:30 hrs, Udupi Garden bus stop at 23:40 hrs, Krishna Bhavan Restaurant at 00:00 hrs, Kalamandir at 00:30 hrs and Esteem Mall at 00:50 hrs. You'll board a private bus or similar vehicle and travel to the base of Skandagiri. You'll arrive at your destination by 03:00 hrs.
Overnight in transit.
Arrive at one of the multiple pick-up points located all around Bangalore at the scheduled time. Since no meals are included in today's meal package, you'll want to have dinner before reporting at the pick-up point.
Day 1 Milestone
Bangalore
Skandagiri
05:30 AM
Food
No meals are provided today.
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Day 2 of the Skandagiri trek: Trek to Skandagiri!
The trek begins early in the morning by 03:00 hrs. The trek begins on a gradually inclining route surrounded by barren farms and mountain slopes. Soon, you'll enter a dense forest with the route beginning to inch upward. You'll arrive at the peak by morning, just in time for a glorious sunrise over the horizon.
Soon, you'll begin the return trek and arrive at the base of the trek over the same route. You'll board the vehicle and begin travelling back to Bangalore. En route, you'll halt for breakfast. Depending on traffic conditions, you'll arrive at Bangalore by noon. Your trip ends here.
Your trip ends by noon.
Trek to Skandagiri and return to Bangalore. Today's meal package includes breakfast only.
For cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure of the Skandagiri trek: 90% refund.
For cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure of the Skandagiri trek: no refund.
In case of no show: no refund.
All refunds will be processed after deducting a transaction fee of INR 200 per person. This fee is charged by The Great Next.
Rules on trip
Travellers are required to follow the instructions of the trek leader during this trek to Skandagiri.
Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.
Consumption of alcohol, drugs, tobacco products and cigarettes is strictly prohibited during this trek to Skandagiri.
Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
The tour operator takes utmost care to ensure safety of the travellers and shall not be held responsible for any mishap or accident during this trek to Skandagiri.
Travellers will be required to bear any additional costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.
Pick-up and drop-off between Bangalore-Skandagiri base in private bus or similar vehicle
Any equipment required for trekking
Breakfast on day 2
Services of an experienced trek leader
All government permits and charges
All applicable taxes
Excludes
Travel arrangements between home city-Bangalore
Personal expenses such as additional meals or beverages etc.
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
What to Wear
What to Wear
Comfortable, quick-dry apparel
Trekking shoes
Windcheater or jacket
Shirt/t-shirt and track pants/shorts
Not to wear - Expensive gadgets or jewellery
Denim jeans
Flip-flops/slippers
What not to Wear
Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
Restrictive clothing
Flip-flops
Equipment / Gear
We Provide
Private bus or similar vehicle for transport between Bangalore-Skandagiri base
Any equipment required for trekking
You need to get
Rucksack
ID proof
Water bottle
Torch
Dry snacks (biscuits, energy bars etc.)
Insect repellent
Personal toiletries
Medical Kit
Specific or prescribed medicines and medical kit.
Directions towards the Pick up Point
There are multiple pick-up points located all around Bangalore. These are: Gopalan Arcade at 23:00 hrs, Bhanashankari bus stop at 23:30 hrs, Udupi Garden bus stop at 23:40 hrs, Krishna Bhavan Restaurant at 00:00 hrs, Kalamandir at 00:30 hrs and Esteem Mall at 00:50 hrs. Google Maps pin: https://goo.gl/maps/TYPFB8zdD6R2
Directions towards the Start Point
The tour operator will arrange your transport to the start point of the Skandagiri trek.