TOP 5 WEEKEND TREKS NEAR BANGALORE

1- Skandagiri Sunrise Trek:-

It is located approximately 70 km away from Bangalore. If you want to know more about Skandagiri Hills, get an assistance of a guide. You will witness a beautiful sunset and sunrise here. It has an altitude of 1450 m above sea level. It will take around 11-12 hours to complete this trek. It has a total trekking distance of 8 km. It is a relatively shorter trek but its difficulty level is of moderate level. So, even if you are a beginner you can go for this trek. Skandagiri trek is about 60 km away from Bangalore. Trekking here is allowed only with the permission of the Forest Department of Karnataka. 

You can enjoy dudhsagar trek from Bangalore, it is in Goa, but the people start their journey from Bangalore.

2- Channagiri Trek:-

 It is located approximately 60 km away from Bangalore. It is one of the favorite treks of tourists visiting Bangalore as this trek takes you to Nandi Hills. It is an adventurous trek with diverse beautiful terrains. It is a challenging trek and you should avoid this trek if you are a beginner or have some health issues. It is recommended to go on this trek early in the morning. So that you can enjoy the beauty of this trek at a lesser temperature. The total duration of the Channagiri trek is 12 hours. The starting time of this trek is 6:30 a.m. and the ending time is 6:30 p.m. The total distance of the Channagiri trek is 3 km.

3- Uttari Betta Trek:- 

You will get to see caves and jungles here. You will also find a very delicious breakfast here. Very easy trek and anybody can do this trek. Surrounded by a green landscape. It is full of natural beauty like jungles, and caves. The starting time is 11:30 p.m. and the end time is 12 p.m.(the next day). It is about 90 km away from Bangalore. The total distance of this trek is 5 km. This trek is full of natural beauty. So, if you are a nature lover, you should definitely visit this trek you will not regret it.

4- Tadiandamol Trek:-

located in Tadiandamol, Coorg. It is an adventurous trek and if you love thrilling and adventurous places, you should definitely visit this trek. It is surrounded by greenery and coffee plantations. You will get to see rare mountain birds and butterflies here. This is a moderately difficult trek. It is one of the favorite tourist places in Bangalore. It has an altitude of about 1748 m. The total distance of the Tadiandamol trek is 15 km.

5- Kudremukh Trek:- 

Kudremukh trek is located in the Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka. “Kudremukh” in Karnataka means “horse’s face”. It is visible after an hour of trekking. Kudremukh mountain peak looks like a horse’s face from the aside. After seeing it, you will feel like it is closer but it will take you 3-4 hours more to reach that point. It is one of the most beautiful and amazing treks in India. It is a slightly challenging trek. There are almost dozens of streams. If you are a nature lover, this place would be best for you. It is the third highest peak in Karnataka. It is filled with forests, grasslands, and many small streams.

The total distance of this trek is 20-22 km. It has an altitude of 6207 ft. Camping is not allowed here. You will need permission to do this trek as it is a part of Kudremukh National Park. It has a fee of about Rs 600 per person. It is advised not to go for this trek in summer as you have to trek in the open sky. The best time to go on this trek is as early as possible in the morning. 

If you are planning to go on a trek in Bangalore, You must visit any of these treks. And if you have some more time, you can visit 2-3 treks. These are some of the best treks in Bangalore. 

Bangalore is one 0f the best place to do the trek, as you will find a lot of trees and the weather is always. Present and you can trek till the top of the mountains and still feel the same plans day as you felt on the ground.

the best time to trek is anytime