Uttari Betta Trek

• Leave Bangalore by 11:00 PM either Friday or Saturday from several pick-up points. Travel in a non-AC push-back seater.
• Arrival at the base point of Uttari Betta would be at around 4:30 am, followed by an interactive briefing session with a professional guide on important trek insights and safety instructions.
• Start early in the morning on a 6 km trail as the sun rises over the mountains, with the company of other trekkers in this calm environment.
• Trek through the historical hill fort of Uttari Durga with seven gateways marking the route to the base of the summit.
• In the early hours, reach SankarakumbhI at a height of 3708 feet to witness the spectacular sunrise.
• You head down to the base camp through these enchanting views and get breakfast at the base camp comfortably before returning to Bangalore, possibly dropped off at the various drop-off places, the same as the first pick-up point.

Uttari Betta, also known as the Huttari Betta, Huttari Gudda, or Huttari Durga is an astounding hill located in the southeast of the Kunigal taluk and because of the magnificent beauty it possesses, it is one of the most popular Trekking trails in Karnataka. The Uttari Betta Trek location from Bangalore is approximately 70 km and the trekking is full of natural beauty and amazement for everyone. It happens to be an apt location for the collection of some beautiful memories and experiences with your friends and family and the stunning view of this place just gets imprinted in the minds of the travellers as the unique scenic view of this place is similar to the view offered by the Western Ghats. It is one of the Navadurgas, the 9 hill forts of Bangalore namely, the Nandi Durga, Channarayana Durga, Savandurga, Huttari Durga, Kabbala Durga, Makali Durga, Huliyur Durga, Devarayana Durga and last but not the least, the Bhairavadurga.

This Hutridurga Trek distance is about 5 km and it is not just a journey to traverse across. Instead, it immerses the hikers in the spectacular lush green landscape and scenic views that thrill them with the historically significant fort walls and intricate stone steps. The trekkers tend to become one with the abundant wildlife and vegetation that the tracking path offers.The trek commences from a village at the foothill, where the hikers will pass through a fort wall of historical interest that sets the route for the adventure ahead. On traversing through the village and entering the fort, hikers will come across the 7 stone doors, each one of them leading to the heart of the Uttari Betta. A majestic sight of the Sankareswara temple awaits at the halfway point of the trek. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and according to the localities here, it was the resting spot of Kempe Gowda during the summer months and there is also a small pond here that was built by him.

Surpassing the temple, there lies a whole new world to be explored as the trek continues through a small jungle that adds an element of surprise in between the journey. As the cave concludes, hikers will find themselves at the grassland top of the hill, the Sankara Kumbhi, surrounded by huge boulders that look as though those huge boulders are guarding the summit. The summit of Sankara Kumbhi offers more than just breathtaking views. The scenic spot offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere wherein one can enjoy the panoramic 360-degree view of the breathtaking surroundings that include lush greenery, rolling hills and expansive valleys that evoke a profound sense of vastness of life.

In conclusion, the Uttari Betta Trek Bangalore is one of the most remarkable and easily accessible treks from Bangalore and welcomes, with an open hand, trekkers of all ages and fitness levels because of its moderate difficulty level.

So, lace up your boots, pack your bags, and begin your journey to Uttari Betta Trek with our Backpackers United team to experience an unforgettable journey that leaves an everlasting expression in your mind.