Makalidurga Trek
Unlike any other day treks around Bangalore, Makalidurga is a special trek which has a Railway Station as its base. Although the temple devoted to Muthurayaswamy is the actual starting point, it is a thrilling walk from the Railwayt rack. Makalidurga is situated at about 15 km from Doddaballapur.
Makalidurga has got its name from two sources, according to legend. Firstly, Makalidurga is named after a woody climber called “Makali Beru” or Makali Root, the juice of which is used to prepare a health drink. Some medicines also include the juice because it purifies blood.
Secondly, the ‘Palegar’ or ruler named Makaliraya used the fort as his granary during the late 1800’s and that is how Makalidurga got its name.
Makalidurga is full of legend and history, because it is believed that Markandeya Rishi performed penance here.
Makalidurga has seen a lot of change of hands. In the beginning, rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire held the fort. But, as a result of their decline, the Nayakas ruled the fort. Later, Shahaji Bhosle, the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji, controlled the fort when he was ruling the Doddaballapur region during the 1600’s.
Makalidurga is about 60 kilometres from Bangalore, and just 15 kilometres from Doddaballapur and is easily accessible by road and railways. It is an all-season trek for beginners as well as experienced trekkers and for people looking for a quick weekend getaway. Hope you enjoy watching this vlog and it cheers you up a little :)
Previously I have done solo backpacking trip for a month around north of India. It was my first time visiting Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Bir, Dalhousie, Manali and around Himachal. I met so many new people, different personalities and went on so many hikes and witnessed beautiful landscapes. All i feel is GRATEFUL!
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