1D/0N
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night treksunriseday tripSkandagiri
Skandagiri Night Trek Above the Clouds
Midnight start, sunrise on a ruined fort at 1,450 m
Duration
1D/0N
Difficulty
moderate
Group size
Up to 25
Transport
tempo-traveller
- Midnight ascent by headlamp
- Sunrise above a sea of clouds
- The ruined Kalavara Durga fort at the summit
- Papagni Matha temple at the base
- Hot breakfast on the drive back
Pickup & drop points
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Bengaluru
Reporting point · Bangalore
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Bengaluru
Drop point on the return leg
Share your preferred point after booking - the organiser confirms it in the trip group.
Day-by-day itinerary
Timings are indicative and may shift with traffic or weather.
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Day 1Midnight climb, dawn descent
Board in the city at 11 pm and reach the base by 1 am. The climb is about 4 km of rocky trail, taking two to three hours by headlamp, with a wait at the summit for first light and the cloud inversion below. Descend after sunrise, breakfast on the highway, and back in Bengaluru by 10 am.
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Stay & food
hotel
tempo-travellerNight trekSunrise viewpoint
Meals included
Day 1breakfast
Vegetarian, Jain and eggless plates available - tell the organiser at checkout.
What's included
Stay
- Day trip — no overnight stay
Food
- Meals as listed in the day-wise plan
Transport
- AC tempo traveller / bus from the boarding hub
- All local transfers, tolls, parking and driver charges
Team
- SoloTrips-verified trip captain throughout
- First-aid kit and emergency support
Not included
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Entry fees and camera charges unless stated
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not in inclusions
- Travel insurance
Cancellation & date change
15+ days before departure90% refund
7+ days before departure50% refund
3+ days before departure0% refund
Refunds processed within 7 working days.
What to pack
Keep it to one backpack - vehicle space is shared.
Documents
Government photo ID (Aadhaar / DL / Passport)Essential
Clothing
Two changes of comfortable clothesEssential
Light jacket or fleece for the night
Warm layer for the summit waitEssential
Gear
Trekking or sports shoes with gripEssential
Reusable water bottle, 1L or moreEssential
Small daypack
Rain poncho or quick-dry layerEssential
Headlamp or torch with fresh batteriesEssential
Personal
Personal medication and basic first aidEssential
Sunscreen, cap and sunglasses
Power bank and charging cable
Electrolyte sachets
Organiser & safety
Organised by · since 2009
Bangalore Trekking Club
✫ 4.8 · 1600 trips completed
A community-run trekking club rather than a tour company — Bangalore Trekking Club has been organising weekend treks since 2009 on a not-for-profit basis, with volunteer leads, no-frills logistics and a strong leave-no-trace policy. Expect shared dorms, early starts and the hardest routes on this platform.
Verified organiser
Documents and track record are checked before a trip can be listed.
24×7 support helpline
Real humans on call for the whole departure.
Insured & first-aid on ground
Coverage and a trained kit travel with the group.
Live location sharing
Share your trip trail with family in a tap.
24×7 SOS & support
One tap from your booking once the trip is confirmed.
Traveller reviews
4.5
2 reviews
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organisation4.5
value4.5
safety5.0
experience4.5
Exactly what a solo trip should be✫ 5
Booked alone and knew nobody on the bus. By the second morning we were splitting breakfast and swapping camera rolls. Captain kept the timings tight without making it feel like a school trip.
Good value, slightly large group✫ 4
Twenty-eight people is a lot for a small hill station. Everything ran on time and the stay was comfortable, but I'd pick a smaller departure next time.
Good to know
Is this trip solo-friendly?
Yes — most people on our departures book solo. You'll be added to the group WhatsApp three days before departure, and the trip captain handles introductions on the bus.
What's the group size?
Departures are capped, and the exact number is on the booking page. Anything above 20 runs with two captains.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
Refunds follow the cancellation policy shown on the departure — 90% up to 15 days before, 50% up to 7 days, nothing inside 72 hours.
How fit do I need to be?
This is a moderate route. If you can walk 5 km without stopping you'll manage; start climbing stairs a few weeks before if you want to enjoy it rather than survive it.
Still have a question?
Talk to Bangalore Trekking Club directly before you book.