About Skandagiri
One of the most popular trekking destinations, Skandagiri hills (Kalwarbetta or Kalavara Durga) is located at a distance of about 70 km from Bangalore. It is a great way to enjoy the natural beauty around the region and adore the charm of the night. With a million stars twinkling above the sky, the Skandagiri night trek calls you for a memorable trip. From viewing the sky lit by stars to viewing an amazing sunrise, the trip has it all.
Overview
Overview
🧭 Trek distance: (8 km to and fro)
🧭 Trek difficulty: Moderate to Difficult (contains rocky terrain)
🧭 Age limit: Minimum of 8 years|
🧭 Altitude: 1450m
🧭 The main trekking experience is at night.
🧭 The terrain is rugged with stones, small muddy sections, our trek leaders will be there to guide you.
🧭 Group size: approx. 40 people, equal ratios of men and women.
Click on each section below to know more.
Why Escape Limits?
Our Trekkers Safety
We at Escape Limits consider you our family, and your safety is a
testament to our dedication and love for this family. Our specially
curated safety protocols are of paramount importance. Join us with our team of experienced trip guides, passionate social media team and 24/7 running call support.
Safety for Women
Skandagiri is comparatively safe for solo female travellers due to the fact that the businesses are given the most importance to maintain a certain degree of reliability. Our team at Escape Limits connects with such individuals to give you a secure and memorable experience.
Certificate of completeion
We at Escape Limits are passionate about celebrating the small victories
and imprinting memories for life. So when you join us on your Skandagiri trip, you head back home with a head full of memories and a certificate of completion to commemorate this.
Trek leads trained for first response
Escape Limit's trek leads are experienced and passionate about bringing to you the best Skandagiri experience you can possibly have. From knowing the ins and outs of Skandagiri to ensuring your safety by being trained in first response, our team is the best option to fall back on.
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We at Escape Limits consider you before all else and hence our trips are specially curated around your needs, because at the end of the day, you should head back home with a big smile and a head full of beautiful memories.
Team building activities
We at Escape Limits build you up as a team with our various fun and
energetic activities. Sign up for a Trek today to experience these
activities and join in with people from different walks of life. We see
our activities as the best icebreakers for your new friendships.
Skandagiri Night Trek Itineary
Skandagiri Night Trek ItinearyDay 1
◽Start from the pickup point according to the time given.
(remember to use the washroom en route)
◽Reach the base by 2:30 AM
(approx. depending on pickup point).
◽Relax for 30m.
◽Play games and do activities till 3:45 AM.
◽15m of stretches and walk towards the checking office.
◽Start your hike at4:00 AM to observe the sunrise.
Day 2
◽Descend, reach back to the base by 9:30AM
◽Have Breakfast en route. The estimated time for Breakfast is 10:30AM.
◽Depart and reach Bangalore by1:00PM
(approx. depending on drop-off point).
Pick up points
Note:- We are open to customized
pickup locations, but they should be on the nearest main road or a bus
stop. Any change in pickup point should be updated via email or WhatsApp
24h before the trek.
📍 RR Nagar - Gopalan Arcade, Mysore road
📍 Banashankari- Bus Stop
📍 BTM - Udupi Garden Bus Stop, Near A2B
📍 Silk Board - Silicon Valley Hotel (toward Marathalli road)
📍 Marathahalli - Opposite Kalamandir
📍 Tin Factory- Bus Stop
📍 Hebbal-Opposite to Esteem Mall
Things To Carry
To carry your essentials on the hike.
🛍️use a small but sturdy backpack.
😷Masks and hand sanitizer.
📝Identification (soft copy of Aadhar ID card, ID cards, etc)
🪲Insect repellent (mosquito repellent cream)
🔋Phone chargers
☔Raincoat (monsoon season)
🍼Water bottles (1 liter)
🔦Torches
🍌Energy snacks and drinks
🩹First aid box (make sure to include allergy medications)
🧥A warm layer of clothing (jacket)
💵Cash (always handy to keep as there are no nearby ATMs)
🌞Sunscreen
😎sunglasses
Important Things To Keep In MInd
It is ideal if you have a strategy for your journey to Skandagiri, so don't forget to keep the following points in mind:
💠Avoid wearing clothing not meant for trekking such as saris and carrying jewelry or other valuables.
💠Consumption of alcohol or smoking is not allowed.
💠Do not litter and ruin the beauty of nature.
💠Keep your waste in your backpacks and dispose of it after the trek is complete.
💠It is suggested against participating in this trip if you have any health issues like asthma, etc.
💠Please speak with your doctor before doing this hike as well.
💠For this specific expedition, wear full sleeves and pants because the insects and woodland leeches might become very active.
💠Do not skip meals, eat well and stay hydrated as this is quite a physically straining activity.
💠Finally, remember to have fun and enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience!