Field note
Leave before dawn. Be back in the city with dust on your shoes.
Essentials
- Best time — June to February. Cool mornings and greener trails after rain.
- Getting around — Car or hired cab. Most trailheads sit beyond reliable public transport.
- Start — Before sunrise. Begin early to avoid heat and weekend crowds.
- Carry — Water and sun protection. Facilities are limited at many trailheads.
Tread lightly
Check current access rules before leaving. Some hills require permits or guides, and wet granite can be dangerously slippery.
Area map
Chikkabellapur
Tumkur
Doddabellapur
Dobbaspet
Airport
Hebbal
Bangalore
Bannerghata national Park
Bidadi
Ramanagara
Hosur
Kanakapura
