Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga, is an ancient mountain fortress located approximately 50km from Bangalore city.The peak is at an altitude of about 1350 meters. It is known as the "adventurer's paradise" and features a beautiful night trek, altitude camping, stunning sunrise, and serene and ocean like clouds.

Must carry water, first aid box, snacks or light foods. Local villagers camp on the peak and sell tasty omelettes, cool drinks, tea, and other refreshments. They even gather wood for you in case you want a campfire and can serve as guides over the terrain.

It is common to trek in the dark, and it's a lot fun on a beautiful full moon night. Trekkers used to start climbing at around 2:00 AM and aim to reach the top by around 5:30 AM to catch the sunrise. Sometimes the night trek is banned because of security reasons. One must ensure that the night trek is available prior to trekking.