Makalidurgaಮಾಕಳಿದುರ್ಗ
Forest department trek to a hill fort with a view of the lake and railway curve below.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereBengaluru Rural, Karnataka
Old Mysuru
Old Mysuru
Best time to visit1 November to 15 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height1350 m above sea level
Time needed5 hrs
Base and nearbyMakali, Doddaballapur
EntryTrek fee, book via Karnataka Eco Tourism
About Makalidurga
A rocky hill 60 km from Bengaluru with a small ruined fort and a Shiva shrine on top, reached by a 3 km trail that starts beside the Makalidurga railway station. From the summit the railway line curves past a large lake below, which is the picture everyone comes for. The trek is run by the forest department and must be booked in advance online. Carry water, there is none on the trail.
What to see and do
- Hill top fort walls
- Shiva shrine at the summit
- Lake and railway curve view
- Makalidurga railway halt
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