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!

INCLUDED:

Transportation Forest permission Meal: 1 breakfast trek lead & forest guide charges

Coordinator & forest guide Basic First Aid only

NOT INCLUDED : Personal expenses anything not mentioned above

DEPARTURE : Everyday 11.30 pm

Timings (with transport) boarding time: 11.30PM

Cost includes: (Transportation forest permission 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 & guide)

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

PICK UP POINTS:

Koramangla (Sony junction): 11.00 pm

Domlur junction / EGL park: 11.15 pm

Vivekananda Metro Station: 11.30 pm

Hebbal/Manyatha Tech Park: 12.00 am

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

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