Bengaluru to DD Hills & Mandaragiri Hills — one day, one cab
The DD Hills and Mandaragiri combo is Bengaluru’s favourite pre-dawn double bill — a sunrise trek up Devarayanadurga’s forested hill near Tumakuru, followed by the short monolith climb at Mandaragiri with its striking peacock-feather shaped Jain basadi. A 3:30 AM group departure gets you to the top before first light.
Per-person shared departure — includes transport, breakfast, tolls, and a trip coordinator. Entry tickets and lunch are extra; exact fare shown in the app.
Why DD Hills & Mandaragiri Hills?
- Sunrise trek at Devarayanadurga (DD) Hills
- Yoganarasimha temple at the hilltop
- Mandaragiri monolith and its peacock-feather shaped Jain basadi
- Two hills, one pre-dawn adventure near Tumakuru
A typical QuicReach day
Pickup from Bengaluru
Begin the DD Hills sunrise trek
Sunrise from the summit; Yoganarasimha temple
Breakfast on the way to Mandaragiri
Climb Mandaragiri monolith and visit the basadi
Back in Bengaluru with the evening free
Sample plan — timings are flexible and your exact fare is shown upfront in the app.
DD Hills & Mandaragiri Hills trip questions
How difficult is the DD Hills sunrise trek?
It is a beginner-friendly trek — a mix of steps and rocky trail taking roughly 45–60 minutes to the top at an easy pace. Average fitness is enough; carry water, wear grippy shoes, and bring a torch or use your phone light for the pre-dawn stretch.
What is special about Mandaragiri Hill?
Mandaragiri (Basadi Betta) is a single granite monolith near Tumakuru topped by Jain basadis, including the modern Guru Mandir shaped like a peacock-feather bunch (pinchi). The climb is short — around 400+ rock-cut steps — with wide views of the surrounding lakes and fields.
Why does the trip start at 3:30 AM?
To reach Devarayanadurga in time to trek up before sunrise — the whole point of the trip. The early start also means you are back in Bengaluru by mid-afternoon with the rest of your day free. From ₹1,299 per person including transport, breakfast, and a trip coordinator.