MAKALIDURGA SUNRISE TREK FROM BANGALORE

The Makalidurga trek is the nearest railway trek to Bangalore. It begins with a 2-km walk on the railway track from the station of Makalidurga. One can also ride bikes to the beginning of the trekking trail as well. A lot of refreshments is advised to be carried in case one wants to trek this hilloc

The hill is made of granite stone, sparking in its natural occurrence. The larger rocks have made Makalidurga popular among rock climbers.

On the top stands an old fort, now in ruins. It has quite a history to it.

The start of the climb is marked by a Krishna temple and you complete your darshan at the top with a temple of Shiva and Nandi.

 You can see the Gunjar Lake-in the shape of South America, outlined by many grasslands and manicured farms from the top. A web of railroads completes the rural landscape.

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 0

11:00PM Pick up starts from Bangalore

Day 1

02:30AM Reach Makkalidurga base and start the trek

03:00AM Reach peak, explore and take relax

06:30AM Watch Sunrise and descend

07:00AM Reach base and leave for a local restaurant in Doddaballapur to have breakfast

09:30AM Start back to Bangalore

12:00PM Reach Bangalore

What's Included:

Transportation (from/to Bangalore)

Sunrise - Night Trek

Breakfast

Trekking

Refreshment

What's Excluded:

Torch

Water Bottle

Snacks

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Things To Carry

Torch per person with extra batteries.

Sports shoes or trekking shoes in good condition

Backpack

2 litre water bottle per person

Energy bars, dry fruits, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks Glucon-D etc.

Warm jackets for the night

Track pants and cotton T-shirt

Sunscreen/cap

Camera (optional)