Overview
Weekends are the best days in the week. Makalidurga trek the only days that let us relax and take our minds away from the hectic daily schedule. Most people prefer staying home and spending their weekends relaxing at their houses. But adventure-loving people like to spend their weekends enjoying an adventurous journey along with their family or friends.
For such adventure-loving people, weekends are the best days to explore their surroundings.
Bangalore is the largest city in the state and also the capital of Karnataka state of India. Bangalore also known as the Silicon Valley of India is well known as an IT hub but, it also has amazing natural flora and fauna.
There are many places worth seeing in near the city. So, weekends are perfect to explore them.
So, let’s visit one of the ideal weekend trekking spots near Banglore.
You can also try Kasol Kheerganga trek from Delhi, which is the best thing to do with friends.
Makalidurga Trek
About the distance of the Makalidurga trek from Banglore and the time required for completion of the trek
Makalidurga Tek is an ideal trekking spot for a weekend. It’s just 60 km from Banglore and can be easily accessed by railways and roads. Makalidurga Trek is a short 30 minutes and 2.2 km-long trekking journey, making it a perfect weekend journey.
Makalidurga Trek starts from a railway track which gives a different kind of trekking experience because not all treks begin from railway tracks. Makalidurga Trek offers many mesmerizing views along with a steep rocky trail.
About the historical essence of the Makalidurga trek
Makalidurga Trek has a historical essence and is best for amateurs as it’s a short trek and can be explored throughout the year. Professional trekkers can also enjoy this trek as an easy weekend short trek.
As said, the Makalidurga trek has a historical essence because according to legends Markandeya Rishi had performed his penance here. Makalidurga Trek has seen many ups and downs in history and has been ruled by many rulers like the rulers of the Vijayanagara empire, the Nayakas, and also the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that is, Shahaji Bhosle, who also ruled Makalidurga Trek during his reign in the 1600s.
About the trekking journey of Makalidurga trek
The Makalidurga trek journey begins from the railway track leading to the summit of the trek. The trekking journey gets a bit muddy with the rocky terrain and gives an experience of climbing a very steep trek further. The rocks at the steep end are mostly granite. After experiencing the journey of railway track, muddy and rocky terrain with steep granite trail comes the summit of the Makalidurga trek.
The rocky trail offers a good rock climbing and rappelling experience which can be enjoyed by both beginners and professionals. The rocks of the Makalidurga trek are the point of attraction because they are the 2nd largest monolithic rocks after the monolithic rocks of Savanagiri. There is a beautiful lake that surrounds Makalidurga hill, called the Gundamagere lake. This lake adds to the beauty of the Makalidurga trek as it resembles the continent of South Africa which adds to the highlights of this trekking journey.
The summit has remains of the fort of Malkalidurga hill. Also, the temple of Makali Malleshwara at the peak is a great architectural sight worth seeing. Makalidurga trek offers a beautiful trekking experience with lush green vegetation and an adventurous trail along the day, but if you are planning to stay overnight, then the night sky view gives you a mesmerizing experience that is worth seeing. The night sky view of Makalidurga trek is most beautiful on the full moon night when you can experience the beauty of the Gundamagere lake in the full moonlight.
About the best time to visit Makalidurga trek
Makalidurga trek is an all-season trekking journey, but it is advised to avoid it during the summers due to heat and also during the rainy season, as the original steep and muddy trails become more difficult and slippery due to the rain. So, you can go trekking during the winters and after the monsoon.
Conclusion
Makalidurga trek comes under the Eco Trips which are managed by the department of the forest of the state government of Karnataka. Permission is thus required and one also needs to pay Rs. 250 for the ticket.
The trek is quite far from human settlements and hence it is a good idea to carry your food and water along with you. Because you won’t be able to get it anywhere on the top of hill.
Since it’s a trekking journey with lush greenery. Monkeys are a must to be avoided if you are carrying your food. Watch out for those notorious monkeys or they will snatch away your belongings making your trekking journey more difficult!
Makalidurga trek has abundant flora and hence you can enjoy the beautiful flowers growing alongside the hill.
Trek gives an amazing and refreshing experience of the surrounding beauty of Banglore city. It is a trekking journey worth experiencing if one is looking for a one-day trekking trip experience on the weekend.
