Bandalli Durga The Mysterious Hump Beckons

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andalli Durga is a hill fort situated at

an altitude of 4700ft above sea level

near a hamlet called Bandalli in

Kanakapura taluk – making it an ideal short

getaway from Bangalore. The mysterious

humped shape makes it an intriguing

object of interest. Not much is known

about the history of this fort. Today, the

fort is more or less in ruins. The fort is

protected by three levels of wall and it

seems impregnable. The top of the hill is

not visible from the base of the hill. After

a steep climb 3 hrs, one reaches the ruins

of the fort. There is also a perennial well

built by the Palegars (the locals). The trek

passes through Lantana bushes, bamboo

forest and green meadows. From the top of

the hill one can see a panoramic view of M

M Hills, B R Hills and other nearby hill

ranges. The place is haven for

birdwatchers. Birds like Hoope, Bushchat,

Woodpeckers, Coppersmith Barbet, Jungle

fowl, Green Barbets and Wagtail are found

in large numbers.

Bandalli Durga is an ideal short getaway for

history lovers, birdwatchers and the

Bangalore escapist!

Level: Easy-Moderate

Duration: Over the weekend

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Day 1 (Saturday): Depart Bangalore 6 AM Breakfast at Kanakapura

Reach Bandalli village by 10:30 AM Trek up Bandalli hill 5 hour trek Overnight

camp in the fort

Hill-fort

History

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Day 2(Sunday): Good morning @ 7 AM Breakfast Trek down Bandalli

hill Lunch at Bandalli village Reach Bangalore at 5 PM

Ramble among the ruins

Wander in the villages

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`1,800 per head

(Bangalore- Bangalore)

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Summiters Escape from the ordinary FAQ

Q: What does the price include?

A: The price includes:

Transportation

Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Forest Entry Permits

Guide charges

Equipment – Sleeping bags and

mats

Q: Who can do this trek?

A: Anyone who is physically capable of

walking long distances without getting

immensely tired can do it. Be prepared

for lots of sun and heat!

Q: What should I carry?

A: The following items are a must:

2 liter water bottle (with water)

A sun hat

Good shoes – Not your regular

Nike, Puma, Adidas, Reebok

rather a trekking shoe that can

take the wear and tear. You

don’t want to be trekking with

blisters on your feet. Ouch! Ask

us, we can help you pick a good

pair.

A toilet kit

Clothes - Bright colors scare

elephants. Use green, grey,

brown.

Snacks and munches…

Loads of enthusiasm

Q: What NOT to do?

A: Our treks are of course fun, but we

have fun responsibly. We are sensitive

to the environment – no littering. We

also enjoy the silence and therefore we

do not shout and scare away the birds

and animals. Remember, this is not

tourism – we are passionate trekkers

and we want to keep coming back.

Q: What food do you provide?

A: Simple vegetarian food. Nothing

extravagant, nor will you sleep with

empty stomachs. You will be hungry

and anything served will taste gourmet.

Q: Is it safe to sleep in the open?

A: We choose our campsite very

carefully – so there is no reason to

worry. But expect that ant bite when

you wake up in the morning.

Q: Can I see any UFOs?

A: Yes! They are UFOs at first - but the

challenge is to turn them into IFO –

identified flying objects. We call it

bird-watching.