All treks near Bangalore
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Makalidurga
Moderate4.5/560-70 km from Bangalore
A scenic trek starting along a railway line and ascending to a ruined hilltop fort.
1 Day
Distance from Bangalore
60-70 km
Drive Time
1.5-2 Hours
Trek Distance
5-8 km (round trip)
Elevation
1,117 m
Best Time to Visit
Oct-Mar
Ideal Trip Duration
1 Day
Best For
photographyrailway trekkingnight trekking
About the Trek
Hill Fort Trek
Trail begins alongside railway track. Hill overlooks Gundamagere Lake shaped like South America. Path through dense shrubs and granite boulders to Vijayanagara-era fort.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unique railway track start
- Lake view shaped like South America
- Historic Vijayanagara fort
Cons
- Very rocky terrain
- Limited shade
- Monkeys at the peak