Makalidurga Trek By Namma Trip

Makalidurga Trek – About This Trek

Makalidurga is a popular and beginner-friendly sunrise trek near Bangalore, located close to Doddaballapur. It is known for its scenic hilltop views, rocky trails, railway track views, and beautiful early morning sunrise experience.

The trek is easy to moderate, making it perfect for weekend travellers, families, and first-time trekkers. As you reach the summit, trekkers can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding hills, the beautiful lake beside the railway track, and explore the historic fort ruins at the top.

Note: (Transportation Package)

• Select Friday while booking for Saturday sunrise

• Select Saturday while booking for Sunday sunrise

Itinerary

• Day 0: Departure From Bangalore

11:30 PM Pick-up starts from Bangalore

• Day 1: Makalidurga Sunrise Trek Itinerary

05:40 AM Reach Makalidurga base

06:00 AM Start the trek through the terrain path.

07:30 AM Reach the summit and enjoy the view, relax

08:30 AM Descend towards the Makalidurga base

09:50 AM Head to the nearby restaurant, Freshen up & have breakfast

12:30 PM Reach Bangalore

• Makalidurga Trek – Quick Info

Location: Approximately 60–65 km north of Bengaluru, near Doddaballapur​

Trek Distance: Approximately 3-4 km round trip

Duration: 2-3 hours (ascent and descent)

Altitude: ~1,117 meters (~3,665 feet)

Difficulty: Moderate

Starting Point: Makalidurga Trek Base / Railway Track Entrance

Highlights: Night trek, stunning sunrise, fort ruins, lake views, rocky terrain.

• Pick up location - Makalidurga Trek from Bangalore

RR Nagar-Gopalan Arcade, Mysore road - 11:30 PM

Banashankari TTMC – Bus Stop - 12:00 AM

BTM Udupi Garden Signal - 12:20 AM

Silk Board Bus Stop - 12:40 AM

Bellandur Central Mall - 1:00 AM

Marathahalli : In front of Kalamandir - 1:15 AM

Tin Factory HP Petrol Bunk -1:35 AM

Hebbal Opposite Esteem Mall - 1:50 AM

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Trek Guide from NammaTrip

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