Structure at the top |
To get there: From Bangalore towards Hyderabad past the airport
Distance: Apprx 60km.
Trail type: Easy hard mud, Rocky with some boulders.
Facilities: Toilets, Forest guards
Map: Skandagiri Peak Start point
Date: Sep 19th, 2022
We planned this trek as preparation for our Sandakphu trek in the Himalayas. It fitted the requirement as it was moderate, close by, and required some climbing and effort testing our fitness levels. The trek can be done only by booking with the Karnataka Eco Tourism who will give permission to take the trail as well as provide a guide to the top.
On the trail |
Our group of 12 across 4 families, met at the parking place, Papagni Mutt where there is ample organized parking place. However, it was quite full on the day we went, so better to get there early. From there, it's about 200 or so meters to the trek starting point where there are toilets and the guide will meet you.
Bouldering for fun! |
Descent was quick and we all enoyed a well deserved and rejuvenating tender coconut at the bottom.
As always when on this trail, leave only your footmarks and take only photographs,
Some images that were taken on the trek (and the ones inserted into this blog (c) Prasanna)