One Day Trek
to Skandagiri - [18th October 2015]
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About
Skandagiri:
Kalwarbetta (Skandagiri), 68 Kms from Bangalore is one the
hill forts amongst the Nandi Hill ranges. The dilapidated walls of Tipu's
fort can be found today on steep Kalwarbetta (Skandagiri), near the village
of Kalwara. History says this was a small but strong hill fort. It
surrendered to British troops on 19 October 1791. It remained in British
hands until the peace treaty of 1792, which concluded of the third
Anglo-Mysore war.
This is a tedious trek as the hill is precipitous and high. The trek starts
from the Papagni Temple at the foothills of Kalwara village. The fortress of
Kalwarbetta is in full sight throughout the walk uphill. This steep and
fantastic trek through a maze of dense shrub is highly intriguing.
Kalwarbetta is a teaser. Just as you reach the fort wall contended that you
have topped the hill, you see another ring of fort. No sooner you reach
there; you will find another majestic fort wall waiting to be conquered.
There are six such series of stonewalls protecting an abandoned temple on
the hilltop.
There are 2 caves, one starts from the base and as per locals, leads to the
temple at peak and another one is somewhere midway which is about 30 feet
only. Both are yet unexplored, especially the first one. Local say that
there are pythons in the caves and had galloped their goats at times.
Supposedly, there are 6 Samadhi in that cave.
Distance: From Bangalore: 68 km
Route: Bangalore - Chikkaballapur - Mudenhalli - Kalwara Village - Papagni Mutt /Temple.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Tentative Schedule:Sunday 18th October 2015
06:30AM Pick up from BMC, Indiranagar
07:00AM Pickup from New Shanti Sagar Hotel, Domlur
07:15AM Pickup from Lifetyle, Magrath Road (Near Garuda Mall)
09:00AM Have breakfast on the way
10:00AM Reach Base camp
10:30AM Start Trekking
01:00PM Have lunch
04:00PM Start climbing down
05:00PM Reach base camp
05:30PM Start back for Bangalore
Note: Drop points will be the same as pick-up points.
Suggested
things to carry:
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Personal medication (if any)
- One strong backpack.
- Water bottles (enough to carry at least 2 liters of water)
- Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucose etc.)
- Small torch with new batteries.
- Camera (Optional)
- Rain Coat (Highly suggested)
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Important points to be noted before registering
Participation Fees: Rs.1,100.00
Above charges includes: Non-AC
Transport, Breakfast, Veg Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffe/Snacks, First aid,
Coordinator/Guide
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BMC Office Address:1st Stage, Indiranagar,