Shivagange Trek

About The place: 

Shivagange is located at just ~60 KM from Bangalore and ~20 KM from Tumkur. With altitude of 2640.3 feet, the summit is having the Lord Shiva temple. It is also called as Dakshina Kashi (A Kashi of South). The hill is having many temples naming from Shiva Temple, A Nandi Statue, Honnamadevi Temple and also Olkal theerthi.  The few temples are located inside the cave whereas few are on hill top. 

The Shivagange is located at 4559 Feet above the sea level, its outline appears from the east as a bull, from the west as a Ganesha, from the north as a serpent, and from the south as a linga. The number of steps leading to the top is said to equal the number of yojanas to Benares (Varanasi).Hence this is called Dakshina Kashi. An ascent to the top is considered as a pilgrimage to the holy city. It is also belived that during the reign of Hoysala kings, the queen Shanthala, wife of Vishnuvardhana, who committed suicide from this hill as she did not give birth to a son.

The area is a popular site for rock climbing in the Karnataka state. The entire trail to the peak is well marked and the presence of human-made steps (often carved into the rocky landscape, but sometimes made from rocks) makes the trail suitable for beginners. There are frequent rest opportunities with stalls serving food and drinks. The trekking path to reach summit from foothills is of 6 km (3.7 mi) in a pre-defined path. The trail becomes steep and narrow near the summit of the mountain - safety rails are provided in such areas.[5] Monkeys are the main fauna inhabiting the hill.

• Trek Duration 2 Days
• Time Taken: ~6+ Hiking Up and ~4+ Descending Down 
• Trek Distance: ~10 KM
• Altitude: 1,748m (5734.9) feet
• Locality: Coorg  
• Difficult level: Moderate 
• Minimum Age: 12+ (Kids shall be accompanied by Parents or guardian)

1. Pick Up from at Bangalore (Last Pick up point) at sharp 05:00 am
2. Introduction to weincredibles team and fellow trekkers
3. Start to Destination Shivagange at 05:15 am
4. Reach base Camp at ~07:00 am
5. Start to trek from base
6. Reach to top hill at 10:00 am to 11:00 am
7. Take rest, enjoy hilltop have lots of fun, Group Photo session
8. Start Back to Base Camp and reach at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm (Have Packed tasty lunch) 
9. Head back and Bangalore and drop by reach at ~04:00 pm (First Pick Up point)

• Drinking Water (2 Lit) 
• Personal medication (If any) 
• Small backpack to carry your essentials during the trek (Preferably water proof)
• Hiking shoes
• Sun cap & Sunscreen
• Energy Bars & Snacks
• Power bank, Camera (Optional), Rain Coat (Highly Recommended) 
• Wearing the Full Sleeve hiking pants and Hiking T-Shirts would be preferable (Not mandatory ) 
• Sunglasses, Sunscreen.

Required to know basic skills of Trekking

1. To and fro transport from Bangalore ( Non A/c Tempo Traveler/Mini bus )
2. Breakfast
3. Trekking Permits
4. Parking fee
5. Outdoor Leader from weincredibles

1. Lunch
2. Any kind of personal expense
3. Any kind of insurance
4. Any expenses arising out of unforeseen contingencies

1. Event Starts at 05:30 am and Ends at 05:00 pm
2. Photographers, Organizers are welcome