Trekking in India is undoubtedly popular because of its unique geographical features. We all know that life in a metropolitan city is extremely busy hectic and the only mode of relaxation is a weekend trip to a nearby place. Night trekking is among the most adventurous activities undertaken by a number of enthusiasts who are bored of their monotonous lives and need a small break to rejuvenate themselves and then get back to work refreshed. The city of Bangalore which we know is located in the Deccan plateau region of India and has a number of hills which acts as amazing spots for trekking to enable people to create everlasting memories. Night trekking near Bangalore is not only adventurous but also helps individuals to explore the beauty of Western Ghats.

Places to visit near Bangalore for Night Trek.

• Savandurga Night Trek

The Savandurga Hills is considered to be one of the most popular and adventurous spots for trekking. It is located 60km to the west of the city of Bangalore, India. This hill is a part of Deccan plateau which rises to a height of 1200 meters above the sea level. The Savandurga hills have gentle slopes which allow easy trekking and can be covered by most trekkers within a time of 2 days. This is a perfect destination for a weekend trip and winter would be the best time of the year to visit this place.

• Ramanagara Night Trek

The Ramanagara night trek is located 55km away from the city of Bengaluru and offers a wide range of activities rappelling, jumaring, rock climbing, cave exploration, target shooting, mountain biking and many others which attracts a number of young adventurous people. The best season to undertake this journey would be winter and it is recommended that it undertaken by physically fit and strong-hearted individuals. This place is quite nearby to the city and acts as a perfect destination for a weekend getaway.

• Anthargange Trek

Anthargange means’ Inner Spring’ is named after a spring originated in the hill which flows through a bull statue at the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the hillock. This place is located 80 km away from Bangalore and offers trekking, cave exploration, hiking and camping. The best time to trek here is at the time when the monsoon drifts and winter starts to settle in (October-March).

• Kabbal Durga Trek

This place of night trekking adventure is all about speed, agility and patience. It is located 77km away from Bangalore and the best season to undertake this journey would be in winter between October to January. Kabbal Durga night trek can take anywhere between 40 minutes to one and a half hours depending on the hiking ability. It is necessary to carry a raincoat for this trip as this area is prone to rainfall.

• Narayan Giri Trek

Narayan giri trek is situated around 76km from Bangalore, in a small town of Jalamangala. The best time to undertake trekking here is between September to May. This hill is not often frequented for trekking which would make your trek even more unique and special. At the peak of this hill is the Lakshmi-Narayan temple made of glossy dark granite and the view from there is extremely beautiful. This place is a perfect destination from night trekking weekend trips and the slope of the Narayan giri hill is quite gentle so it can be covered in a short time span.

• Rangaswamy betta night trek

The Bilikal Betta or the white hill in Kanakpura is one of the highest hills in the area and is a perfect pick for short trekking. It is located at a distance of 60 km from the main Bangalore city and is at an elevation of 3780 meters. This trek isn’t rock climbing as it is jungle trekking. This spot for trekking should be avoided during heavy monsoons however this place looks beautiful during mild rainfall. The best time to visit this place would be between august and may.

• Kaurava Kunda Trek

It is located 75km from Bangalore and is a twin hill located in the little village of Hariharapura named Pandavas and Kauravas from the Hindu mythological texts. This night trek is quite a challenge because of its steep slopes which might get slippery and risky at nights. This place is quite adventurous and the best time to plan a trip to here would be between August and March. Apart from extreme summer and heavy monsoon this is a wonderful place for trekking during weekends.

• Madhugiri Night Trek

The Madhugiri or the ‘Honey Hill’ is at an elevation of 1000 meters and is the second largest monolith in Asia. It is at a distance of 100km from Bangalore and this route is surrounded by Timmalura forest where peahens and Indian bears can be seen. This is a beautiful hill and the best time to spend a weekend here would be between October to March.

• Manchinbele night trek

Manchibele is a small dam located at a distance of 50km from Bangalore located at the Manchibele lake. It is a beautiful place which offers a number of adventurous activities like kayaking, rappelling, swimming, rock climbing, night trekking camping and others. This place has excellent scenic natural beauty and weekend trips can be enjoyed in this place almost throughout the year expect during the monsoon season.

• Shivagange trek

The black granite hill of Shivagange is also known as the Kashi hill is a place where trekking and religion comes together as an instant weekend gataway. This hill has a unique feature which is that it looks like a bull from the east, Ganesha from the west, ShivaLinga from the south and cobra from the north. It has a beautiful view and is at a distance of 60km from the city of Bangalore. The best time to visit this place would be between August and May.

• Achhalu Night Trek

Named after the small village of acchalu, this night trekking destination is a great weekend off for those who are looking for something different and unexplored. Acchalu night trekking in Bangalore on 75km away from the city is an adventurous spot and provides opportunity to unravel a new place. It is not a very tough trek and can be undertaken by many. The best time to visit this place would be between august and may.