A Savandurga day trip from Bangalore takes you to a granite hill formed by two peaks, with temples at the foothills and fort ruins higher up. If you’re setting out from Bommasandra, Gardeenia Comfortes Suites is a hotel in the area.
- Hill height: 4,024 ft above mean sea level.
- Closest railway station: Bidadi, 30 km away.
- Trek planning: Check current registration requirements before you go.
Understanding the Savandurga hill visit
Savandurga combines a steep hill climb with temples at the foothills and historic ruins on the summit. Karnataka Tourism describes the hill as two granite peaks and gives its height as 4,024 ft above mean sea level.
The Veerabhadreshwara Swamy Temple and Narasimha Swamy Temple at the foothill are frequented by pilgrims. Higher up, you can see ruins of forts associated with Kempegowda, Tipu Sultan and other rulers. The climb is steep, so Karnataka Tourism advises extreme care and good fitness; it also notes that bears and leopards inhabit the surrounding area.
If you want to pair the outing with another destination, Manchanabele Dam and Magadi are 13 km away, the Big Banyan Tree is 23 km away, and Ramadevara Betta is 32 km away. For another day-trip idea in the region, a Ramanagara day trip from Bangalore is a separate option to plan.
How do you get from Bommasandra to Savandurga?
Private vehicle or taxi is the practical way to reach Savandurga, while Bidadi railway station is the closest station at 30 km away. Karnataka Tourism recommends travelling by private vehicle or taxi.
Savandurga is about 50 km from Bengaluru city and 90 km from Bengaluru airport, so the drive is an outing beyond the city centre rather than a quick local stop. For broader transport planning, getting around Bangalore from Bommasandra covers options for moving around the city.
Plan the drive and trek as one outing, leaving time for the hill and the return journey. The route details can depend on your starting point, so confirm directions before leaving rather than assuming a train will take you directly to the hill.
Trek access, permits and safety
Check the official trek registration process before travelling, and treat the climb as a strenuous outdoor activity. Karnataka Eco Tourism has a Savanadurga trek registration page, while Indiahikes identifies the Karnataka Forest Department’s Aranya Vihaara website under Ramanagara District Treks as the permit route.
Registration details and booking conditions can change. Check the official site before you go, using the Karnataka Forest Department’s current booking information to confirm the process. Indiahikes names Shri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthana as the trek starting point.
Karnataka Tourism advises carrying water, food, a first-aid kit and a survival kit. Take care on both the ascent and descent, move in a group and leave the hill before dark. The steep terrain and wildlife described around the hill make it important to follow safety guidance rather than treating the climb as a casual stroll.
Timing and what to bring
Start early enough to complete the climb and return before dark, and confirm the permitted trek timing through the current official booking information. Indiahikes gives trekking hours as 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and says night trekking is not allowed, but the official sources do not confirm those hours.
Pack water and food, along with a first-aid kit and a survival kit, as Karnataka Tourism recommends. Wear clothing and footwear suitable for a steep ascent and descent, and keep the group together. Build the day around the trek rather than adding several stops that could leave you rushing back down.
Manchanabele Adventure Resort is 12 km from Savandurga, and accommodation options are also available at Bidadi and Ramanagara, 25 to 30 km away.
FAQs
How high is Savandurga Hill?
Karnataka Tourism gives Savandurga’s elevation as 4,024 ft above mean sea level. It is a granite hill formed by two peaks.
Is the Savandurga trek difficult?
The climb is steep. Karnataka Tourism advises extreme care and good fitness, and recommends taking care on both the ascent and descent.
Do you need to register for the Savandurga trek?
A trek registration page is available through Karnataka Eco Tourism, and Indiahikes identifies the Karnataka Forest Department’s Aranya Vihaara website as the permit route. Confirm current requirements through the official booking information.
Can you trek at night?
Indiahikes says night trekking is not allowed, and Karnataka Tourism advises visitors not to remain on the hill after dark. Confirm permitted hours through current official booking information.