Sunrise Trek to Skandagiri - [21st May 2022] - Registration is ON

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:

Saturday - 21st May 2022
11:00 PM - Pickup from BMC, Indiranagar
11:15 PM - Pickup from  New Shanti sagar Hotel, Domlur
11:30 PM - Pick up from Lifestyle, Victoria Road 
11:55 PM - Pick up from Esteem Mall, Hebbal    

Sunday - 22nd May 2022
01:30 AM - Reach the base & rest for a while
04:00 AM - Start Trekking
06:00 AM - Reach the peak, & explore. 
07:00 AM - Trek down to base and Depart to Bangalore                     
08:00 AM - Have breakfast on the way 
10:00 AM - Reach back to Bangalore         

Note: Drop points will be the same as pick-up points.

Suggested things to carry: 
- 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)

Read our Cancellation Policy, just in case you have to cancel participation
Read our Refund Policy, in case we are forced to cancel this event

Important points to be noted before registering

Participation Fees: Rs.1,249

 

Above charges includes: 

* Non-AC Transport

* Breakfast

* Basic first aid support

* Coordinator/Guide

* Permission from forest department

Above charges includes: 

* GST

* Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions.

For any clarification email us at [email protected] or call on 9611102222

BMC Office Address:

#778, 9th 'A' Main Road, 
1st Stage, Indiranagar
Bangalore, Karnataka 
Pin-560038

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