Note: Group of 5 - 6 people booking allowed from Sunday to Thursday with transport.

Skandagiri, also historically known as Kalwarbetta or Kalavara Durga, is a mountain fortress located around 70 km from chennai . This tiring yet much rewarding trek takes you through a spectacular journey amidst the wilderness. Starting from chennai , reach the base point and hereby begins the sunrise trek.

The serene and sublime atmosphere around Skandagiri will definitely boost up your adrenaline to a whole new level. This 8 km trek can easily be completed within 4 hours of ascending and descending. Tried and tested both by amateurs and professionals, this moderately difficult trek is a must for all thrill seekers.

The climb gets a little trying as you reach the Papagni Temple, hereby offering treacherous terrains amongst the dense shrubs around. From this point, the steep climb may require tricky footwork till you reach the summit.

The ruined remains of Tipu Sultan’s fortress and an abandoned fort remains at the top of the hill. Skandagiri is famous for walking above the clouds, literally!

INCLUDED:

Transportation Chennai to chennai, Forest permission, Meal: 1 breakfast, trek lead & forest guide charges

Coordinator & forest guide, Basic First Aid only

NOT INCLUDED : Personal expenses anything not mentioned above

DEPARTURE : Everyday 3 .00 pm

Timings (with transport) boarding time: 11.30PM

Cost includes: (Transportation, forest permission, forest guide & breakfast)

Timings (without transport) reporting location Skandagiri parking: 3.30AM - 8 AM

Note : Booking at 11.30pm slots will be considered as next day morning 4.00am entry for without transport.

Cost includes: (Forest entry tickets & guide)

Note : For with transportation group of 5-6 people on weekdays (Mon - Fri) Cost Includes : Transportation, forest permission & guide charges.

PICK UP POINTS:

3.00pm Koyambedu bus stand 

or 

3.00pm MGR railways station chennai

ROUTE DIRECTION

CHENNAI - BLORE -Skandagiri

Things to Carry:

ID proof, Water bottle (1 ltrs)

Backpack ideal for a day trip

Sunscreen/cap, Track pants

Full sleeve cotton t-shirt

Torch (with extra batteries)

Personal Medication, Energy bars.

Necessary toiletries, Shoes with a good grip