Hills & Trekking · Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
Skandagiri Hill
A hilltop near Chikkaballapur, reached by a trek that is mostly done before dawn for the sunrise. The trail starts at Papagni Mutt in Kalavara village and ends at the top of the hill.
About Skandagiri Hill
Skandagiri Hill is a hills & trekking spot in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka, about 65 km from Bengaluru.
The best season to visit is October to March. Avoid June to September (monsoon; trail closures possible).
It is open daily from 3:30 am to 9 am. Entry is ₹250 per person. You need to book ahead: Online permit is mandatory; no walk-ins. About 150 permits a day, so book 5 to 7 days ahead for weekends.
The trek is moderate difficulty, 8 km, about 2.5 hours up.
Group trips to Skandagiri Hill are listed on Urban Break. Join one that is already going, or start your own and find people to go with.
Forest permit needed
Book online before you go, one permit per person in your own name. Bring the same ID; there are no spot bookings. Online permit is mandatory; no walk-ins. About 150 permits a day, so book 5 to 7 days ahead for weekends.
Book a permit- Distance
- About 65 km from Bengaluru
- Open
- daily: 3:30 am–9 am
- Entry
- ₹250 per person
- Best season
- October to March
- Avoid
- June to September (monsoon; trail closures possible)
- Trek
- Moderate, 8 km
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