One could get forest department permission https://myecotrip.com/trailDetail/3/Skandagiri
There is enough parking space for cars and bikes and its safe to park your vehicle.
There is temple and one needs to walk on the right side ( your right side) and reach the point of check post. Show your print out and fees payment to forest department. which should be around Rs265 (all inclusive ) in the above website. If you don't get booking on that particular day you could pay the fees for a different date available and take the printout and the security guard allows you.
We reached the place at 4:30AM in the middle of the night.
We started to trek and took us about 1:30hours to reach there.
One requires to carry a good torch to trek in the dark early morning. There are designated walking path. However taking a guide is recommended.
On holidays you may not require a guide. You could follow people
The view is good on the top.
The view during rainy season would be good with floating clouds.
However night rains can make trekking difficult.
Carry double layered jacket during the trek as it can be cold early morning.
No food is available there. So carry food and water along with you.
Camera with good polarizer should give you good images.
