Maidenly Makalidurga!

Tripoto
8th Oct 2017

Panoramic view from the top!

Photo of Maidenly Makalidurga! by Swati Keshri
Day 1

The weekend comes with a bug... which keeps on biting if I don't go for a trek! So, I decided to go to Makalidurga... 2nd time. It's very near (70 km from my home) and hence convenient. Standing at a height of 4500 ft, it's a short and easy trek. As always, we started off early in the morning, having breakfast en route and then starting off for the trek. Near the start point is a hotel and we parked our vehicles there. The total trek length is ~8km i.e 4 on each side. The trail starts on the other side of the railway track near a temple. There was no entry fee when we went last year, however, forest officials have started charging ₹450/person now. Nevertheless, it's an easy trek for novices and one can easily complete the trek in 5-6 hours time. The route is marked throughout so one doesn't need to take a guide. This place is quite well known and one would find some co-trekkers throughout the route.

Our breakfast! :D

Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri
Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri
Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri
Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri

Spot the train!

Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri
Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri
Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri

The doggie who looked like a Leopard :D

Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri
Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri
Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri

The giant rock in the ruins at the top!

Photo of Makalidurga, Kelaginajuganahalli, Karnataka, India by Swati Keshri