Tumkur Day Trip
Sunrise on a hilltop temple, a monolith fort to climb, blackbuck in open grassland — all inside 100 km of Bangalore. Back before dinner.
- Devarayanadurga sunrise and Namada Chilume spring
- Madhugiri Fort — Asia's second-largest monolith
- Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve
- Under two hours from the city
Quote in writing before you pay anything. Dates, hotels and stops can all be changed.
Day by day
- Early morning
Devarayanadurga
- Pre-dawn pickup from your address
- Yoga Narasimha and Bhoga Narasimha temples at sunrise
- Namada Chilume forest spring
- Late morning
Madhugiri
- Madhugiri Fort climb
- Siddara Betta caves and temple
- Afternoon
Grassland and sunset
- Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation Reserve
- Markonahalli Dam at sunset
- Return to Bengaluru
What the price covers
- Private AC vehicle with driver for the full day
- Pickup and drop at your address
- Fuel and driver allowance for the planned route
What it does not
- Entry and forest permit fees
- Meals
- Toll gates and parking
We quote these on top instead of folding them into the headline number. You get the full figure in writing before you book.
Straight answers
How difficult is the Madhugiri Fort climb?
It is a steep climb up bare rock with steps cut into the face and railings on the exposed sections. Most reasonably fit people manage it in about an hour. Go early — the rock gets hot, and the climb closes in the afternoon on some days.
Is this price per person or for the whole trip?
The price shown is a starting price and it covers two travellers — the vehicle, the driver and the rooms listed. If there are more than two of you it costs more, because that means more room nights and sometimes a larger vehicle. Tell us how many are travelling and we will confirm the room split and the exact figure in writing before you pay anything.
What is not included in the price?
Entry tickets, boating and safari charges, lunch and dinner, and tolls, parking and permits on the route. We quote those on top instead of burying them in the headline number, so the figure you agree is the figure you pay.
Can I change the itinerary?
Yes. The Tumkur day trip plan below is what most people book, not a fixed rail. Drop a stop, add a night, start a day later — send us what you want on WhatsApp and we will rewrite it and re-quote.
Do you pick up from my house?
Yes. Pickup and drop are at your address in Bengaluru, at the time you choose. There is no meeting point and no shared vehicle — the cab is yours for the whole trip.
How do I confirm the booking?
Send your dates on WhatsApp. We send back the full quote in writing, you pay an advance to lock the dates and hotel, and the balance is settled at the start of the trip.
A day out that feels much further from the city than it is.
Tell us your dates. We will send the full quote, in writing, before you pay a rupee.
