Makalidurga Trek- Wanderophile

Makalidurga is a hill which is located near a village by the same name around 60 km from Bangalore. What makes a trek to this hill special is the fort perched atop the hill and the railway line at the base.

Standing tall at a height of 1,117 meters, Makalidurga is a hill that offers stunning panoramas and a glimpse of the local history to the people who go hiking. It is around 60 km away from Bangalore & is one of the best treks to do near Bangalore. Trekkers usually start the trek at the Makalidurga railway station and walk for around 2 km along the railway track and then take a left turn near a temple from where the actual hiking trail starts. It is an easy trek to do and doesn't take much time. At the peak of the hill are the ruins of a fort and an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Pull on your hiking shoes, stretch your leg muscles & take to the hills on this weekend trek to Makalidurga with Wanderophile. 

Itinerary-

Board the bus, get to know fellow travellers & leave Bengaluru by around 6.30 AM

Breakfast en route

Reach the base of the hill

Start the trek

Reach the peak 

Explore the surroundings

Have lunch and take a short nap (ahh finally)

Descend to the base, 

Start back to Bengaluru

Stop to sip some chai

Reach Bengaluru by evening.​ 

Essential Info-

Trek Difficulty- Easy ​​

Cost- Rs.1399/- per person (includes travel to & fro Bangalore, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, trek permission, trek guide, access to first aid kit)

​​​Note: This is a no-frills trip to a relatively remote place, therefore, food will be basic. 

Things to carry-

​Don't worry about packing too much or too little. Here's just everything that you need to carry- a water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, personal medicine, rainwear, socks, portable charger. And, a camera to capture the memories (optional)

​​Don't forget to bring loads of enthusiasm :)

Cancellation Policy:

• In case you are not able to join the trip you have booked, you can always choose to join any of our future trips within 1 year of the date of the trip without taking a refund. No cancellations charges will charged in this case.
  
• If cancellations are made within 7-15 days before the start date of the trip, 10% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  
• If cancellations are made within 3-6 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  
• If cancellations are made within 0-2 days before the start date of the trip, 45% of total trip cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  
• A minimum of 7 members required to confirm the event. In case of lesser than 7 members, full refund will be done or you can choose to join any of our future treks.
  
• In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such case we will try our best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.
  

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