about:
Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga, is an ancient mountain fortress located approximately 70 km from Bangalore city, and 3 km from Chikballapur in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is off Bellary Road ( NH 7 Hyderabad-Bangalore Highway), and overlooks Nandi Hills, Muddenahalli, and Kanivenarayanapura . The peak is at an altitude of about 1350 meters. It is known as the "adventurer's paradise" and features a beautiful night trek, altitude camping, stunning sunrise, and serene and ocean like clouds.
Trekking:
on friday afternoon all of us(Karathik,Girish,Karan,Jithendra,Nandan) decided to conquer Skandagiri. As we decided we left bangalore early morning 3am and reached skandagiri hill base at around 430-445am.As soon as we reached a group of 3-4 village people approached us and told that official trekking timing is from 6am.before 6am police will not allow anybody to trek the hill.So they told that they will take us to the top from another way but it costs 900...!!!!.
Then we decided to give him 200rs.He agreed to leave us almost half a way.
The trek started at around 515am.torch is must for night trekking.As he told he left us half a way.then the real adventurous trekking started.
Difficult part of the trek.Which we saw while returning.We couldn't able to see this while climbin in the dark morning :) :D
We took rest about 10mins and started climbing again.after 30 mins of good trekking we reached a big boulder.
in search of the path.
from there we cant find any way uphill to the top.we decided to enjoy the sunrise there only.
Beautiful sun rise.
but jithendra invented new way that is most dangerous and hilarious to trek.somehow we managed to cross that boulder.Then we saw many people already there.then crossed again one stone fort.
then took as many snaps as possible.then again walked 5 mins to reach the ultimate destination,ie,top of skandagiri at around 630am.
hill top.
Its amazing to see the clouds inching to us.
on the top of the hills wind is very powerful that it can blow a lean person.there are couple of mantapas.we climbed it for good snaps.
Some of the other snaps....
After good rest and wonderful time we started coming to base of the hill.at around 930 am we reached base of the hills.there are many serious uphill tasks included.One can conquer it if he is a serious trekker.
things to carry:
torch is must.noo food is available on the top of the hill.so carry food and sufficient water.carry first aid kit for safety.if u r not sure about the route then hire a guide.
