Kalavarahalli Betta

Harshith Kumar 16 months ago

Skandagiri Hills is a beautiful hiking spot where you can catch a breathtaking sunrise view. It's important to note that tickets must be booked in advance on the website, as only prior bookings are allowed. The trek itself is moderate in difficulty, but it does require a minimum level of fitness. To ensure that you can catch the sunrise, it's best to start the trek around between 3 to 4am in the morning. Don't forget to bring a torch, as you'll be starting the trek in darkness. The trek is about 5 to 6km and should take around 4 hours to complete. It's a good idea to start early in the morning to get the best views of the clouds, cold breeze, and the beautiful cityscape from the top of the hill.
There are ample parking facilities available, but the restrooms are not clean and not well-maintained. It's also important to listen to the weather reports before visiting in the winter, as it can sometimes get too foggy to drive. Overall, Skandagiri Hills is a spectacular place to visit and is highly recommended.

Himanshu Chhabra 12 months ago

Must know things if you are planning to visit : it is a government operated trek so you need to book tickets from karnataka eco tourism website. At a time only 300 person are allowed. Genrally weekend tickets are booked by trekking groups long back. So, either book through a trekking group or book it around 15-20 days before visiting.

About the trek: it's a 4km long trek which will take around 1.5 to 3 hours depending on your fitness. It's not that easy as it is all the way ascending plus there are parts of trek which are quite slippery ( might get extremely slippery in rainy season).
If you start your trek at night do carry a torch and some water plus some snacks. There is just one small shop near the entrance of the trek so it's better to carry your own stuff.

View from the top: The view is worth the climb. You say a beautiful view with a lake, if you are lucky enough to witness the sunrise then it will be amazing ( we didn't get to see it). There are around 5-10 good spots for taking some really nice picture. Have fun!

Jimmy Chacko 12 months ago

This is where the Skandhagiri night Trek happens. Wonderful place to have a night Trek. It is advised that you come in a group to avoid taking any local guides which if if you ask me is really not required. More details on the Skandhagiri Trek Starting point review