Makalidurga Trek – About This Trek
Makalidurga is a popular and beginner-friendly sunrise trek near Bangalore, located close to Doddaballapur. It is known for its scenic hilltop views, rocky trails, railway track views, and beautiful early morning sunrise experience.
The trek is easy to moderate, making it perfect for weekend travellers, families, and first-time trekkers. As you reach the summit, trekkers can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding hills, the beautiful lake beside the railway track, and explore the historic fort ruins at the top.
Note: (Transportation Package)
• Select Friday while booking for Saturday sunrise
• Select Saturday while booking for Sunday sunrise
Itinerary
• Day 0: Departure From Bangalore
11:30 PM Pick-up starts from Bangalore
• Day 1: Makalidurga Sunrise Trek Itinerary
05:40 AM Reach Makalidurga base
06:00 AM Start the trek through the terrain path.
07:30 AM Reach the summit and enjoy the view, relax
08:30 AM Descend towards the Makalidurga base
09:50 AM Head to the nearby restaurant, Freshen up & have breakfast
12:30 PM Reach Bangalore
• Makalidurga Trek – Quick Info
Location: Approximately 60–65 km north of Bengaluru, near Doddaballapur
Trek Distance: Approximately 3-4 km round trip
Duration: 2-3 hours (ascent and descent)
Altitude: ~1,117 meters (~3,665 feet)
Difficulty: Moderate
Starting Point: Makalidurga Trek Base / Railway Track Entrance
Highlights: Night trek, stunning sunrise, fort ruins, lake views, rocky terrain.
• Pick up location - Makalidurga Trek from Bangalore
RR Nagar-Gopalan Arcade, Mysore road - 11:30 PM
Banashankari TTMC – Bus Stop - 12:00 AM
BTM Udupi Garden Signal - 12:20 AM
Silk Board Bus Stop - 12:40 AM
Bellandur Central Mall - 1:00 AM
Marathahalli : In front of Kalamandir - 1:15 AM
Tin Factory HP Petrol Bunk -1:35 AM
Hebbal Opposite Esteem Mall - 1:50 AM
•With Transport Inclusions
Transportation Non-AC
Trek Leads from Namma Trip
•With Transport Exclusions
Forest Premits
Breakfast
Any Personal expenses like snacks, water, etc.
Any kind of Insurance
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
•Without Transport Inclusion:
Trek Guide from NammaTrip
•Without Transport Exclusion:
Forest Premits
Transportation
Any Meals
Any Personal expenses like snacks, water, etc.
Any kind of Insurance
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Event Venue
Meeting Point Kalamandir: Bengaluru, Ward No. 85, No. 1/24, K. R. Puram Hobli, Near, Marathahalli, Sarjapur Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560037, India, Bangalore
INR 739
