Makalidurga

At a glance

Makalidurga Fort — Difficulty: moderate; Distance: 5 km; Duration: 3 hours; From: Bangalore; Travel distance: 60 km; Travel time: 1 hours; 30 minutes; Permit required: Yes

Gallery & location

Doddabellapur

Bangalore

Trek details

From Bangalore: 65 km · 1 hours 30 minutes

Easy · 5 km · 2 hours

Parking — Free / Ample
Entry — Permit Required / 6 AM to 10 AM only

Permit needs to be booked via AranyaVihar portal and is checked at the forest checkpost at entry
Entry is allowed only between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM
At the entry, you will be provided a return time, usually 3 hours which included 1 hour for ascent, 1 hour for descent and 1 hour to spend on top
After parking, Cross the Railway and just ahead is the entry
Facilities at base include only 20L water can
Well marked trail ( no gpx or navigation needed)
Mobile Network is available - Jio / Airtel