Sunrise Trek To Skandagiri Hills

The Skandagiri Trek presents an ideal weekend getaway opportunity from Bangalore, located only a two-hour drive away from it! People looking for an adventure, apart from the hustle-bustle from their daily lives - the Skandagiri Trek caters to their needs like no other. The trek is different in its texture. It starts with the best of nature, taking you through dense foliage and indigenous flora and fauna, to roaring waterfalls, atop mountain peaks, and ends back at civilization with an exploration of ancient forts!

The Skandagiri peak, 70 km away from the city of Bangalore, presents to the trekkers an exciting opportunity to explore the best of nature. The total distance covered during the trek is 8-10 km. With the jungles of the peak teeming with alpine flora like the wild jasmine and indigenous fauna, the trekkers will have the experience of a lifetime, even along the way to their destination - the Skandagiri Peak. 

About the activity:

*Trekking Start Point: Skandagiri Base Camp, Jadalathimmanahalli, Karnataka

*Activity Timings (with transport): 11 PM - 12 PM

*Activity Timings (without transport): 3 AM - 8 AM

*Total Trekking Distance: 8 km

*Maximum Altitude: 1450 m

*Additional Must Know's for Skandagiri Trek:

*If opted for with transport, get picked between 11:00 PM to 1:15 AM as per chosen pick up point.

*The total trekking distance is 8 kms (to and fro) from the base of Skandagiri.

*By 6:00 AM, reach the peak to witness the infamous cloud formation.

*Breakfast awaits at 9:30 AM (for those opted for with transport)

*Reach back to Bangalore after a well deserved break by 12:00 PM.

How to Reach Skandagiri Trek:

enlightenedTip: For those opting for without transport

Closest Railway Station: Nandi Halt is 8.5 kms or 20 minutes by car.

Closest Bus Stand: Mylappanahalli Bus Stop is 1.8 km away or 6 minutes by car.

From Bangalore City: Bangalore City Center is 63.2 km or 1.5 hours by car.

Meet our representative at pickup points (If opted for with transport)

*RR Nagar (11:00 PM) - Gopalan Arcade, Mysore road

*Banashankari (11:30 PM) - Bus Stop

*BTM (11:50 PM) - Udupi Garden Bus Stop, Near A2B

*Silk Board (12:10 AM) - Silicon Valley Hotel (towards Marathalli road)

*Marathahalli (12:40 PM) - Opposite Kalamandir

*Tin Factory (01:00 AM) - Bus Stop

*Hebbal (1:15 AM) -Opposite to Esteem Mall

*3:00 AM Reach Skandagiri Base Camp

*3:30 AM Start your hike to Skandagiri Peak

*5:30 AM Reach to the Skandagiri Peak

*6:30 AM Enjoy sunrise while spending some time on the peak

*7:15 AM Descend towards the base camp

*9:30 AM Head to the nearby restaurant. Freshen up & have breakfast.

11:00 AM Head back to Bangalore

*1:00 PM Reach Bangalore

*We will be providing breakfast for your entire trek (only in with transport variant)

*All meals will be vegetarian, healthy and nutritious, consisting of Indian cuisine.

Skandagiri is a perfect weekend trek. If you are bored with your city’s hustle-bustle life and want to spend some quality time with yourself and with your friends away from your city, there is no better place to go other than Skandagiri. You can go there any time of the year. You can do it in snow or no snow, the rain or no-rain. The place is open all year. The path from base camp to the top of Skandagiri is well defined, safe and structured. Anyone, instead it is a first-time trekker, nor experienced trekker is allowed here. If you plan your trip to Skandagiri, it is perfect, but do not forget to keep things following things into your mind-

*Carry minimum weight. It helps in walking faster in the mountains

*Do not litter here and there. Keep your surroundings neat, clean and green. Instead of throwing the waste around, keep it in your bag and take it back with you.

*Alcohol and smoking are not allowed. You need to keep your body hydrated throughout the journey, so consumption of alcohol and any other kind of drinks and drugs is highly inadvisable.

*The decision of the trek leader will be final and binding.

*Delays may occur due to weather conditions

*Any person with health conditions like Asthma, etc. are advised not to go for this expedition. *However, if they so decide, it is at their own risk. Also, kindly consult your physician before you undertake this trek

*Do not wander off on your own. Follow the instructions of your team leaders

*Please take care of your baggage. Lock your backpack with a small lock, instead of accusing others of the stolen items.

*If you opt for a homestay, treat the hosts with respect and communicate with them comfortably!

*Wear full sleeves and pants for this particular expedition, as the insects and forest leeches can get extremely active this time around.

*Harm no animals and plants on the journey.

*Always carry a water bottle and handy snacks in your backpack.

*Always check the weather conditions before leaving for the trek.

*Eat healthily and do not skip meals during the trek.

*Always carry a personal medical kit with you as cuts & bruises are very common during the trek.

*Do not carry expensive gadgets and pieces of jewellery.