Activity Type: Sunrise Trekking, Night Hiking, Heritage & Adventure Outing
Location: Madhugiri Fort, Tumakuru District, Karnataka, India
Departure Time: 10:00 PM (Day 0 / Late Night)
Return Time: 01:30 PM (Day 1 / Afternoon)
Distance from Bangalore: Approximately 100 km northwest via Tumakuru Road (Approx. 2 hours to the base)
Madhugiri Sunrise Trek from Bangalore :
Take on an epic high-altitude adventure with United Trips’ exclusive Madhugiri Sunrise Trek from Bangalore. Famous for housing Asia’s second-largest monolithic rock hill, Madhugiri is one of Karnataka’s most dramatic and challenging trekking landmarks. Rising steeply into the sky, it combines raw physical endurance with rich historical heritage.
Scale the massive rock face under the stars, navigating steep stone steps, ancient gateways of the historic Madhugiri Fort, and carved hand-holds along the slope. Reach the summit peak—topped by a historic fort structure—just as dawn breaks to witness an extraordinary, unobstructed panoramic sunrise over rolling hills and distant water bodies. Whether you are an experienced trekker or an adrenaline junkie looking for a thrilling weekend challenge near Bangalore, this trek delivers supreme value. Book your Madhugiri sunrise trek with United Trips today!
10:00 PM onwards – Pickups begin across multiple designated locations in Bangalore. Board your vehicle and head toward the Madhugiri base.
04:00 AM – Arrive at the Madhugiri trek base and meet your expert trek guides for safety briefings and gear checks.
04:30 AM – Begin your exciting night ascent across the monolithic rock slopes and stone fort steps.
06:00 AM – Reach the summit peak just in time for sunrise, explore the historic fort ruins, and capture breathtaking panoramic photographs.
08:00 AM – Begin your careful descent back down through the rocky trail.
09:40 AM – Stop at a local hotel or restaurant en route for a hearty breakfast (Self-sponsored).
01:30 PM – Arrive back in Bangalore and drop off at your respective pickup points.
📍Marathahalli (In front of Kalamandir): 11:30 PM
📍Bellandur (Opposite Central Mall / Kanti Sweets): 11:45 PM
📍Silk Board (Bus Stop, Opposite Pizza Hut): 12:10 AM
📍BTM Layout (Udupi Garden Bus Stop, Opposite A2B): 12:20 AM
📍Banashankari Bus Stop: 12:30 AM
📍Nayandahalli junction : Near Nayandahalli signal : 01:00 AM
Historic Fort Exploration: An engaging 3 to 4 km round-trip trek featuring 17th-century stone fort walls, bastions, and architectural marvels.
The package includes round-trip transport from Bangalore, an expert mountain guide, trail coordination, and highway tolls/parking fees.
The total trek distance is approximately 4 to 5 km (up and down combined). It is rated as moderate to challenging because of its steep rock inclines, making it best suited for trekkers with moderate physical fitness and good stamina.
We offer extensive late-night pickups across Bangalore including Tin Factory, Marathahalli, Bellandur, Silk Board, BTM Layout, Banashankari, RR Nagar, and Goraguntepalya starting from 10:00 PM.
No, meals (such as breakfast at a local hotel during the return journey) are self-sponsored so participants can choose and pay for food items according to their preference.
We recommend carrying a small backpack, a 1-liter water bottle, energy bars/snacks, a warm jacket or fleece for the chilly night air, a flashlight/torch with extra batteries, and sturdy trekking or sports shoes with high traction grip.
While prior experience is helpful, it is not mandatory. However, participants should be comfortable with heights and steep rocky inclines since Madhugiri involves scaling massive open rock faces.
