Makalidurga Trek from Bangalore

Quick info:

• Activity Location: Makalidurga Hill, Doddaballapura
• Activity Timings: Day 1- 10:00 PM to Day 2 - 12:00 PM 
• Trek Distance: 7-8 kilometres
• Difficulty level: Moderate 
• Trail Type: Rocky terrain
• Trek Height: 1117 metres

Makalidurga Hill:

• Makalidurga, located 62 kilometres from Bengaluru, is a picturesque hill fort that many adventure seekers visit for trekking. It is 1117 metres high and nestled among a range of hills in a tranquil setting and very close to it lies a famous pilgrimage centre.
• There is a dilapidated fort at the top of the hill which surrounds a temple that holds idols of Lord Shiva and Nandi. This enhances the spiritual vibes of the unusual trek which connects people with nature through its muddy trails and huge rocks and boulders.

About Makalidurga Trek from Bangalore:

• Are you excited about an amazing Makalidurga Night trek? Then let’s be a part of this adventure that will bring us the gushing winds through the rocky green trails under the night sky.
• Be picked up from the below-mentioned Pick-up Points at the scheduled timings and hop onto your comfortable seats of the pick-up vehicle. 
• In the night around 2:30 A.M., we will reach the Makalidurga base where you will have a briefing session with an Experienced Instructor cum Guide. 
• Then set out on this unusual trek which is amazingly gratifying with coverage of a trek distance of 7-8 kilometres.
• After traversing through the rocky terrains and the tough trails by 4:00 A.M., you will spot yourself at the peak from where you can find a magnificent vista of the Gundamagere lake nearby. 
• Snap pics with the remnants of the old fort and the ancient temple. Take in the fresh cool breezes and wait for the rising Sun until 6:30 A.M. to view how it carves out its glory on the morning canvas. 
• At 7:00 A.M., prepare to descend down and treat yourselves to a delicious breakfast to recover your lost energy, concurrently celebrating the precious moments of your achievement that you made a few minutes ago.  
• At 9:30 A.M., pack your backpacks to set out on your returning journey to Bengaluru. 
• 12:00 P.M., you will be there in Bengaluru with the end of an exuberant expedition filling you with intense rejuvenation.

Pick-up Points/ Drop-off Locations:  

• RR Nagar  - Gopalan Arcade, Mysore road (10:00 PM) 
• Banashankari  - Bus Stop (10:30 PM) 
• BTM  - Udupi Garden Bus Stop, Near A2B (11:00 PM) 
• Silk Board  - Near Krishna Bhavan Restaurant (11:10 PM) 
• Marathahalli  - Opposite Kalamandir (11:40 PM) 
• Tin Factory  - Bus Stop (12:00 AM) 

Know Before You Go for Makalidurga Night Trek:

• Be indulged in cardiovascular therapies or exercises which include walking, jogging, running, squats, etc. at least 4 weeks before your participation in the trek so that you can trek the summit without any strain on your muscles.
• Carry a head torch, a water bottle, hiking shoes with a good grip, and a LED torch as it s a night trek.
• The minimum age limit for this trek is 12 years. 
• Prevent clothing that is uncomfortable (like saris, etc.). Don't rely on dresses that are either too tight or too loose.
• Carrying jewellery or other valuables isn't advisable.
• Smoking of cigarettes or consumption of liquor at the premises is not allowed.
• Try not to use plastic. And if you do, do not litter the surroundings; dispose of them at an appropriate place or carry them in your backpacks. 
• Plucking of flowers/fruits is strictly forbidden in-house or within the areas around.
• The guide or instructor reserves the right to reject any participant deemed unfit to engage in the experience.
• Participants are not permitted to carry any object that could be dangerous in any way like a razor, lighter, luggage case, alcohol, blade, etc.
• The Makalidurga trek may be delayed or postponed due to weather conditions. The new time slot will be informed in this scenario accordingly.