escape2explore presents Karnataka`s adventurous, "Makalidurga Sunrise Trek - 2025"

✦ Activity Location: Makalidurga Hill

✦ Start time: 11:00 PM

✦ End time: 01:30 PM

✦ Trek Distance: 7 km (Both way)

✦ Makalidurga Height: 4,430 ft.

✦ Trek Difficulty: Moderate

About Makalidurga Sunrise Trek:

Located 60 km from Bangalore, Makalidurga Trek is a popular getaway for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. This serene hill trek offers breathtaking views of the surrounding greenery, rocky terrains, and a picturesque lake shaped like South America at its base. The trek begins near the Makalidurga Railway Station, accessible to beginners and seasoned trekkers. Spanning approximately 6 km, the trail is moderately challenging, taking about 2–3 hours to reach the summit.

What's Included:

✦ Transportation (Non-AC)

✦ Sunrise Trek

✦ Forest Charges

✦ Guided Trek

✦ Breakfast (Veg)

✦ Water Activity - Swimming Pool

What's Excluded:

✦ Water Bottle

✦ Snacks

✦ Anything not mentioned in the inclusions. 

Itinerary:

Day 0 - Bengaluru to Makalidurga

➞ 11:00 PM Meet at the designated starting point in Bengaluru and travel to Makalidurga

Day 1 - Trek to Makalidurga Peak

➞ 03:30 AM Reach Makalidurga Trek base and start the trek

➞ Around 05:00 AM, You will reach the Makalidurga Hill Peak

➞ 07:00 AM Descend dawn

➞ 08:30 AM Head to Makalidurga Resort for Breakfast

➞ 09:30 AM Reach Makalidurga Resort and Have Breakfast

➞ 10:30 AM Enjoy swimming in the pool

➞ 11:30 AM Head back to Bangalore

➞ 01:30 AM Reach back to Bangalore

Pickup Points:

1. RR Nagar (11:00 PM) - Gopalan Arcade, Mysore road

2. Banashankari (11:30 PM) - Bus Stop

3. BTM (11:40 PM) - Udupi Garden Bus Stop, Near A2B

4. Silk Board (12:00 AM) - Near Krishna Bhavan Restaurant

5. Marathahalli (12:30 AM) - Opposite to Kalamandir

6. Tin Factory (12:50 AM) - Metro Station

Things to Carry 

✦ Torch per person with extra batteries

✦ Government id card

✦ Sports shoes or trekking shoes

✦ Backpack

✦ 2 litre water bottle per person

✦ Energy bars, and drinks

✦ Warm jackets for the night

✦ Track pants and cotton T-shirt

✦ Camera (optional)

NOTE: Select Friday Date for Saturday Morning Trek | Select Saturday Date for Sunday Morning Trek