Treks Near Bangalore

The rocky hills and forested ranges around Bangalore offer treks for every level — from easy sunrise walks at Nandi Hills to the demanding Kumara Parvatha ridge trail. Most trailheads are a 1–4 hour drive from the city, making them ideal for single-day and overnight adventures.

32 treks found

Skandagiri (Kalavara Durga)

A historic hill fort famous for its spectacular sunrise views above a sea of clouds.

8 km (round trip)

1 Day / 1 Night

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Savandurga Hill

Moderate to Challenging

A massive granite monolith offering steep climbs and expansive views of the Arkavathi River.

5 km (round trip)

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Madhugiri Betta

A formidable monolithic hill featuring a multi-layered fort and near-vertical rock faces.

endurance trekkinghistorical explorationfort photography

Kumara Parvatha (Pushpagiri)

Very Challenging

The ultimate challenge of the Western Ghats, featuring dense forests, volcanic rocks, and shola grasslands.

22-28 km (round trip)

2 Days / 1 Night

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Tadiandamol Peak

Moderate to Challenging

The highest point in Coorg, offering sweeping views of the Western Ghats and rolling coffee plantations.

12-15 km (round trip)

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Anthargange

Easy to Moderate

A unique trek featuring volcanic rock cave exploration and a perennial mountain spring.

3-6 km (round trip)

1 Day / 1 Night

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Makalidurga

A scenic trek starting along a railway line and ascending to a ruined hilltop fort.

5-8 km (round trip)

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Ramanagara (Ramadevara Betta)

Easy to Moderate

Iconic granite hills famous for Sholay, featuring a vulture sanctuary and 400 steps to the top.

4-7 km (round trip)

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Kunti Betta

A popular night trek overlooking Thonnur Lake, named after the mother of the Pandavas.

3-5 km (round trip)

1 Day / 1 Night

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Uttari Betta (Hutridurga)

Easy to Moderate

A scenic fort hill trek passing through seven stone doorways to a summit with 360-degree views.

3-5 km (round trip)

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Channagiri Betta

A peaceful ridge trek offering excellent birdwatching and unique views of the Nandi Hill range.

3-5 km (round trip)

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Gudibande Fort

Easy to Moderate

A historic hill fort featuring seven levels of defense and a sophisticated 400-year-old water system.

3-5 km (round trip)

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SRS Hills (Revanna Siddeshwara Betta)

Easy to Moderate

A spiritually significant hill offering a manageable climb and some of the region's best rock climbing routes.

2-4 km (round trip)

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Mandaragiri (Basadi Betta)

A small hillock with 435 steps leading to ancient Jain temples and a peacock-feather shaped Guru Mandir.

1 km (round trip)

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Hulukadi Betta

Easy to Moderate

4.5/5(Low (hidden gem))

A serene, offbeat hill featuring stone steps, a peaceful pond, and a historic Veerabhadra temple at the summit.

3-4 km (round trip)

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Kaiwara Hills

Easy to Moderate

4.4/5(Moderate)

A popular day trek combined with spiritual visits, offering views of the diverse Chikkaballapur landscape.

4 km (round trip)

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Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta

Moderate to Challenging

A wilder trek through shrub forests where elephants roam, leading to a temple under a massive white rock.

12 km (round trip)

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Shivagange

Moderate to Challenging

3.5/5(Very High)

A rugged hill featuring hundreds of steep stone steps, numerous shrines, and the legendary Shanthala Drop.

3-5 km (round trip)

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Kabbaladurga

A monolith famous for its night trek, offering a steep climb to a summit temple and bonfire areas.

3-4 km (round trip)

1 Day / 1 Night

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Narayangiri

A hidden hillock near Jalamangala village, known for its ruined fort and the Lakshmi Narayana temple.

3-4 km (round trip)

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Siddara Betta

Easy to Moderate

A hill historically inhabited by meditating saints, featuring a cave temple and natural springs.

4 km (round trip)

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Kaurava Kunda

Twin peaks named after the Kauravas, offering a rugged trail and excellent sunrise views.

4-6 km (round trip)

1 Day / 1 Night

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Bheemana Kindi

4.0/5(Moderate)

A fascinating trek featuring a natural 'nose' like rock arch believed to be made by Bheema.

5-8 km (round trip)

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Horagina Betta

4.5/5(Moderate)

A pristine alternative to Nandi Hills, offering a scenic ridge trek and excellent sunrise views.

3-7 km (round trip)

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Turahalli Forest

A convenient city-forest offering short trails, rock climbing, and a quick break from urban life.

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Bheemeshwari

A lush forest trek in the Kaveri basin, offering riverside adventure and diverse wildlife sightings.

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Channarayana Durga

4.4/5(Moderate)

A significant hill fort from the 17th century, featuring stone structures, granaries, and ponds.

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Harihara Betta

4.3/5(Moderate)

A gentle hill trek near the airport, ideal for families and first-timers seeking great views with minimal effort.

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Nijagala Betta

Easy to Moderate

A historic hill featuring ruins and cave temples, easily accessible from the Tumkur highway.

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Handi Gundi Betta

Easy to Moderate

An offbeat trekking path in Ramanagara, offering a fresh vibe and raw, untouched forest trails.

4-5 km (round trip)

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Devarayanadurga

Easy to Moderate

4.3/5(Very High)

A lush hill station with two levels of Narasimha temples and excellent motorable roads near the peak.

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Brahmagiri Hills

A challenging trek through Coorg's shola grasslands and dense forests, teeming with wildlife.

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