Makalidurga Trek

Trek Dates: 29th February, 2020

Makalidurga is a hill which is located near a village by the same name around 60 km from Bangalore. What makes a trek to this hill special is the fort perched atop the hill and the railway line at the base.

Standing tall at a height of 1,117 meters, Makalidurga is a hill that offers stunning panoramas and a glimpse of the local history to the people who go hiking. It is around 60 km away from Bangalore & is one of the best treks to do near Bangalore. Trekkers usually start the trek at the Makalidurga railway station and walk for around 2 km along the railway track and then take a left turn near a temple from where the actual hiking trail starts. It is an easy trek to do and doesn’t take much time. At the peak of the hill are the ruins of a fort and an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Pull on your hiking shoes, stretch your leg muscles & take to the hills on this weekend trek to Makalidurga with Wanderophile.

Things to carry

Don’t worry about packing too much or too little. Here’s just everything that you need to carry- a rucksack, a water bottle, personal medicine, portable charger, socks, hiking shoes. And, a camera to capture the memories(optional).Don’t forget to bring loads of enthusiasm 🙂

Trek Distance

7 Kms  approximately(to & fro).

Trip Highlights

• View of the lake
• Ruins of the fort
• Shiva temple and Nandi statue at the peak

Pick up & drop points

• Silkboard Junction
• Opp. Majestic Metro Station
• Mekhri circle