Kalawarabetta Top Point - Scenic spot in Suddahalli - Chikkaballapura, India

Strongly recommend to start climbing by 4 a.m. so that you get the wonderful view of sunrise. It takes 1 hour for a fit person to climb 2.75km. Once you summit the feeling you get is priceless. Carry torches so that it will be easy to climb in the dark. Best hike for beginners. Total distance is around 5.5 to 6 km.

It's the best sunrise near Bangalore. Do not underestimate it because it is indeed challenging but it is worth the effort. If lucky, can view the clouds above at the peak. Try to book 4:00 AM tracking slot.

Skandagiri! Also known as Kalavara betta. This is a moderate to difficult trek. The trek distance is 3km moving upwards and takes minimum 2 hours. The descend can take anywhere between 1hr to 1h30m. The cloudbed view at the top is not everyday occurence. This is one of the treks that you can start from 4am in night. The entry permit costs 250rs per person and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Partial refunds from a group booking is not possible and you have to cancel entire booking. The refund is then decided based on new booking e.g. if intial group booking was for 5ppl and 1person drops out then you have to cancel entire 5 permits followed by booking a new 4ppl permit. When this is confirmed the refund for 5th person is given. This refund is ONLY after the trek date.

It's a 4km up & 4 km down trek! Medium trek ! Carry waterbottle , shops present only at base !

I Visited (20/12/22) Whattay place it's Hard To trek in the morning but it doesn't Disappoint you at all in this season go for 4 am trek(Book prior Tickets in ECOTOURISM KARNATAKA website) visit before January end u will see clouds under you. Important a Booking is important, trekking shoes, any snacks,water,torches.

It is a beautiful hiking spot where you can catch a breathtaking sunrise view. Before going ahead, do book the tickets on the website as only prior booking is entertained. The trek on itself is not that easy even though it's said to be moderate. It requires a minimal fitness. Start the trek by 4 am early morning so that you can reach the peak by 5/6 am, on time to catch the sunrise. Don't forget to carry a torch as you'll be starting the trek in darkness.

Skandagiri Hills is a beautiful hiking spot where you can catch a breathtaking sunrise view. It's important to note that tickets must be booked in advance on the website, as only prior bookings are allowed. The trek itself is moderate in difficulty, but it does require a minimum level of fitness. To ensure that you can catch the sunrise, it's best to start the trek around between 3 to 4am in the morning. Don't forget to bring a torch, as you'll be starting the trek in darkness. The trek is about 5 to 6km and should take around 4 hours to complete. It's a good idea to start early in the morning to get the best views of the clouds, cold breeze, and the beautiful cityscape from the top of the hill. There are ample parking facilities available, but the restrooms are not clean and not well-maintained. It's also important to listen to the weather reports before visiting in the winter, as it can sometimes get too foggy to drive. Overall, Skandagiri Hills is a spectacular place to visit and is highly recommended.

The trek is a memorable one. We started from Bangalore at around 0130hrs and reached the trek start point at around 0345hrs. I would suggest people to book their tickets online via Myecotrip website, because by doing so, you will save a lot of time at the starting point. The 4km trek is so very much tiring, so i would suggest you to have a good amount of water and energy supplements to get you going. You'll need to have a good pair of shoes with adequate grip so that you don't slip and hurt yourself or others. It took about 2.45hrs for us to reach the top view point. It depends upon how fit you are or how much you can push your body to reach the peak at the right time. We reached the top at around 0620hrs. It was a spectacular view. So rejuvenating, so peaceful, there is no words you could have to explain the experience you have at the top. The clouds, the sunrise, oh my my... beautiful it was. We took rest for another 1hr at the top and began our descent at around 0830hrs, and reached the base at around 1015hrs. Plan accordingly and go for this trek, you will never regret.