Madhugiri Betta Trek
Overview
Madhugiri Fort is Asia’s second-largest monolithic rock and is about 110 km away from Bangalore towards Tumkur district. It is famous for its Madhugiri Fort which is quite popular among trekkers. The ruins of Madhugiri Fort lies atop the steep hill of height 3950 ft, approximately and is quite an adventurous trek. It takes about 2 hours from Bangalore to reach Madhugiri and can be reached by car or by bus. The nearest railway station is Tumkur which is 40 km away from Bangalore. It would be ideal to start early and reach early to the base of the fort to avoid harsh sun unless it is raining. But then the trek is not recommended during the rainy season for its extra slippery hill and it can be dangerous.Itinerary
- Kick start your weekend with a early morning journey from Bengaluru to Madhugiri. Set off in comfortable , private Non-A/c transportation at 5:30 AM with convenient pick-up points across the city.
- On the way to Madhugiri head to the nearby restaurant and have breakfast
- Arrive at the base camp at around 9:30AM. And receive a briefing on the trek.
- Start the hike to peak Madhugiri
- Rest and spend some time at half the way
- Reach peak and explore the place
- Descend and reach base camp by 2PM
- Head to the nearby restaurant. Freshen up & have lunch
- Start our journey back to Bengaluru
What's Included
- Transportation: To and fro travel from Bengaluru to Shivagange in a TT
- Breakfast
- Forste Permit
- Trek Lead
- Basic first aid Support
- TrekNomads Goodies
What's Excluded
- Any other expenses incurred apart from inclusions.
- Personal expenses.
- Any additional expenses due to emergencies.
Departure Details
- Banashankari-TTMC Bus Stop - Departure at 5:30 AM.
- BTM Layout,-Bharath Petrol Bunk - Pick-up at approximately 5:45 AM.
- Silkboard-Shri Krishna Bhavan - Pick-up around 6:00 AM.
- Marathahalli-Opposite to Kalamandir - Pick-up by 6:30 AM.
- Hebbal-Opposite to Esteem Mall - Pick-up by 7:00 AM.
Know Before You Go
* We believe in leaving the mountains in a better condition, which is why we follow a no-litter policy on our treks. Each trekker will have to bring back the waste that is created during the trek.* Trekking is best enjoyed when you’ve worn comfortable clothes. Try and avoid wearing Jeans, bright colours and heavy apparels as much as possible.
* A lighter backpack always helps you have a better trek, try and carry just as much as needed.
* Always be in sight of your trek lead, if you feel the need to stop for any reason at all, please keep the trek lead informed.
* If you do come across any reptiles, animals or even insects during the trek, please keep your calm and let it patiently pass by. Any kind of noise and panic will scare them as well.
* Do not venture out into the forest/waterfalls on your own as it may be dangerous.
* Trekking is a good adventure, having said that, it is our primary responsibility to take good care of ourselves and be compassionate towards fellow trekkers
* If, at any point, during the trek, you feel uneasy or unwell, please inform the trek lead immediately
* Tune in to the sounds of nature while on a trek and avoid carrying speakers or playing music during the course of the trek
* To help you enjoy the trek to the fullest, we avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol, and other intoxicants during the course of the trek
* Decision of the trek leader will be final and all trekkers must adhere to that.</li>
FAQ's
NACancellation Policy
- 14 days prior to the trek
- 100%* Refund which will be adjusted against other treks with TrekNomads
- 13 days to 10 days prior to the trek
- 75%* Refund which will be adjusted against other treks with TrekNomads
- 9 days to 7 days prior to the trek
- 50%* Refund which will be adjusted against other treks with TrekNomads
- 6 days prior to the trek / No Show
- No Refund. However, you can transfer* your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend
- *TrekNomads will deduct 5% as a cancellation charge from the total amount before processing the refund or transferring the trek