Bengaluru, Karnataka · Bengaluru travel guide
Trek & temple

A hill with challenging trekking trails and sacred temples, popular among devotees and adventure seekers alike.
| Time to spend | About 4 h (3–5 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 6–9 AM — cool climb before the sun |
| Avoid | 11:30 AM–3 PM — hot exposed rock |
| Best months | Oct–Feb |
| Months to avoid | Apr–Jun |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Strenuous — ~2 km steep rocky climb to a 1,368 m peak |
| Good for | Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 on Google (1,386 reviews) |
Cool Oct-Feb is best; summer climbs are hot and monsoon makes the rock slippery.



Most visitors spend about 4 h; 3–5 h depending on pace.
6–9 AM, for cool climb before the sun. The best months are Oct–Feb.
Entry is free.
Modest dress at temples; remove footwear