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Kyathanamakki Sunrise Trek
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Kyathanamakki Sunrise Trek

Jeep up through the estates in the dark, watch the ghats light up at dawn.

Duration
2D / 1N
Difficulty
Moderate
Best time
September – February
Pickup
Majestic, Bengaluru — Fri 9:30 PM

Trip highlights

  • Sunrise from Kyathanamakki's 360° grassy hilltop
  • Off-road jeep ride through coffee estates
  • Rani Jhari viewpoint over the valleys
  • Horanadu Annapoorneshwari temple visit

Itinerary

  1. Day 0 — Friday night

    • 9:30 PM pickup from Majestic, Bengaluru
    • Overnight journey to Kalasa

  2. Day 1 — Hills & temples

    • Check in at the homestay, breakfast
    • Horanadu Annapoorneshwari temple darshana
    • Rani Jhari viewpoint and lunch
    • Evening at the homestay, campfire and dinner

  3. Day 2 — Sunrise & return

    • 4:30 AM jeep ride through the estates
    • Short hike to the summit for sunrise
    • Breakfast back at the homestay, checkout
    • Reach Bengaluru by 9:00 PM

What's included

  • Non-AC minibus travel from Bengaluru
  • Homestay stay (shared rooms)
  • 4 meals
  • Jeep charges to Kyathanamakki
  • Vee Payana trip captain

Not included

  • Special darshana tickets
  • Personal expenses

What to carry

  • Comfortable shoes with good grip
  • 2 litres of water
  • Cap, sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Warm jacket — the summit is cold before sunrise
  • Torch or headlamp
  • Modest wear for the temple visit
  • Valid government ID

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