Is Skandagiri open for trekking?
Skandagiri is open for trekking throughout the year, so there is no specific time that you need to look through.
Can we go to Skandagiri without booking?
Please note that it’s mandatory to book tickets to Skandagiri and the rules have been pretty strict off late. They won’t allow you to trek otherwise. Since it’s the most popular trek around Bangalore, it’s usually fully booked months in advance. So make sure you have booked tickets before venturing to Skandagiri.
Do we need permission for Skandagiri Trek?
The Skandagiri Hills Trek is only permitted with the permission of the Forest Department of Karnataka. You must pre-book your trek dates through their official website. Only 150 passes are allowed per day and the Skandagiri entry fee is Rs. 250 per head.
Can we go Skandagiri without booking?
Is Skandagiri Trek easy?
(Using public transport is suitable only if you are planning for a day & not the sunrise trek, if you are going for a sunrise trek, it is suggested that you use private vehicle or join an organised trek to Skandagiri from Bangalore ) IS SKANDAGIRI TREK EASY? We grade Skandagiri trek as a moderate to difficult trek.
What is the entry fee for Skandagiri Trek in Karnataka?
There is an entry fee of Rs.250 per person to be paid while you are booking Skandagiri trek online on the website of Karnataka ecotourism. If you want to skip the hassle of planning the trek you can register for the trek with us & we’ll take care of the booking, permission, transport & all other logistics.
Where is Skandagiri located in Maharashtra?
Of the “Panchagiris” (Nandi Giri, Chandragiri, Skandagiri, Brahmagiri and Hema Giri), or five hills of Chikballapur district, trek to Skandagiri is one of the prominent ones. Skandagiri is located in a village called Kalavara Halli, and hence it is also known as Kalavara Durga.
How long does it take to reach the peak of Skandagiri?
Reaching the peak of Skandagiri from the base takes 2 hours approximately. We take our first steps of the Skandagiri hills trek while it is still dark from Papagni temple in the fringes of Kalavara village which is the base point of this trek.