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The Trek
Makalidurga is a hill fort situated near the village of the same name. It is 60 kms north of Bangalore and 10 km after Doddaballapura on the way to Gauribidanur. The fort at the summit has an old temple of Shiva with Nandi. Makalidurga Fort stands at the top of a huge granite hillock, huddled up amidst the chains of hills.
To reach the base village for this trek, you walk along a railway line which is quite an experience. The view of Gundamagere Lake as you make your way to the summit is the highlight of this trek.
Trail info
The trek begins with a flat walk. Then it continues with a gradual ascend and the final stretch is over muddy and rocky terrain with a final patch of a moderate to steep ascent.
Overview of the hike
Total distance: 5 kms
Highest altitude: 4429 ft
Difficult grade: Easy to Moderate
Approximate total time: 6 hrs (from start to end at base camp)
Info & Images from Wikipedia
Leave from Bangalore approx at 05:30 am
Reach The Base by approx 07:00 am. Have breakfast at the base
Start the trek - approx 2 hours to reach the top. Explore the fort.
Start the descend. Reach the base approx by 12 pm
Have lunch at the base
Leave for Bangalore. Reach Bangalore approx by 3 pm
- Travel from Bangalore to base village and back (optional)
- Breakfast and lunch on the hike
- Snack on the trail
- Guide and expertise charges
- First aid kit
- 5% GST
- Meals or drinks purchased by participants during the travel or trek (example biscuits, fruits etc)
Yes, this trek is perfect for first timers and beginners.
Yes. An active child above the age of 5years, accompanied by his/her parent/guardian can do this trek.
This is an easy trek and suitable for beginners and first timers. However we expect participants to have a basic level of fitness and an active lifestyle. Participant be able to brisk walk 4 km and climb 10 floors in one go to achieve the fitness level required for this trek.
- 20 litre day pack : 1
- 2 litre water bottle: 1 (alternately you could carry two 1 litre bottles of water, hot water / thermos not required)
- Trek pants: dry fit
- T-shirt: dry fit (preferable full sleeves)
- A jacket (it may be cold in the morning when we start, and on reaching the top you may require one)
- Trekking shoes / Hiking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun cap
- Sunscreen lotion
- Napkin
- Trail Snacks (energy bars, biscuits, nuts, dry fruits etc.)
- Trekking pole (optional)
- An extra pair of clothes (optional)
A trek leader, an assistant trek leader, and a local guide will accompany you on this trek.
We will be carrying a First Aid Kit and we will ensure a safe and supportive outdoor experience.
In all the camps where the accommodation is in guest houses/ home stays, there will be proper toilets.
On the day of camping, we will have toilet tents (with a dry pit toilet), the most hygienic way of answering nature’s call.
A dry pit toilet is an eco-friendly sanitation solution featuring a pit dug into the ground, topped with a toilet seat and a wrought iron stand. Near the toilet, a pile of mud, sand, or limestone is provided for covering waste after use, facilitating rapid breakdown of fecal matter due to increased microbial activity. This method eliminates the need for water, thereby preventing contamination of nearby water sources, as water toilets are prohibited at campsites.
While toilet paper is available, please use it sparingly to avoid overloading the pit, which can take years to decompose. Please refrain from using wet wipes as they are not bio degradable or use bio-degradable wipes.
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