Kaurava Kunda Betta Sunrise Trek with Isha Foundation
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Overnight Journey from Bangalore
- 11:00 PM – Depart from Bangalore by private vehicle/tempo traveller.
Enjoy the overnight ride with fellow trekkers as you leave behind the city lights and head towards the Kaurava Kunda Betta Sunrise Trek with Isha Foundation.
11:00 PM → Depart from Bangalore
1:00 AM → Reach base, safety briefing & light yoga
1:30 AM → Start trek under the starlit sky
4:30 AM → Reach summit, practice guided meditation
6:00 AM → Witness breathtaking sunrise 🌄
7:30 AM → Descend, sharing reflections with the group
9:00 AM → Local breakfast
11:00 AM → Return to Bangalore
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Kaurava Kunda Betta Sunrise Trek with Isha Foundation
🏞️ Introduction
The Kaurava Kunda Betta Sunrise Trek is one of the most unique treks near Bangalore, combining spiritual guidance from Isha Foundation with the thrill of a night hike. Just 70 km from Bangalore in Chikkaballapur, the trek offers a perfect blend of adventure, mythology, and meditation.
🌅 Why Choose Kaurava Kunda Trek?
Unlike crowded Nandi Hills or Skandagiri, Kaurava Kunda Betta is peaceful, making it ideal for a sunrise trek. With Isha Foundation volunteers, the journey transforms into a mindful experience:
- Guided meditation at the summit
- Mythological stories from the Mahabharata (Kauravas & Pandavas)
- Panoramic views of Nandi Hills, Skandagiri, and surrounding valleys
- A beginner-friendly trail that’s safe yet adventurous
🧘 Trek with Isha Foundation
The highlight of this trek is the spiritual guidance from Isha Foundation volunteers. You’ll practice:
- Breathing exercises and yoga stretches before the trek
- Silent mindful walking during the night ascent
- Sunrise meditation at the peak for inner calm
This makes it more than just a trek – it’s a soulful retreat close to Bangalore.
📍 Trek Details
- Trek Distance: ~6 km (round trip)
- Duration: 4–5 hours (including breaks)
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Best Season: Post-monsoon to winter for clear skies
🗓️ Sample Itinerary
- 11:00 PM → Depart from Bangalore
- 1:00 AM → Reach base, safety briefing & light yoga
- 1:30 AM → Start trek under the starlit sky
- 4:30 AM → Reach summit, practice guided meditation
- 6:00 AM → Witness breathtaking sunrise 🌄
- 7:30 AM → Descend, sharing reflections with the group
- 9:00 AM → Local breakfast
- 11:00 AM → Return to Bangalore
✅ Things to Carry
- 2L Water bottle 💧
- Trekking shoes with good grip 👟
- Torch/headlamp 🔦
- Jacket/hoodie (chilly mornings) 🧥
- Healthy snacks or energy bars 🍫
- Personal ID 🪪
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Important Advisory
- Timings for meals will be specific which will be informed to you by the guide.
- Do not expect luxury as we will be traversing through pristine and untamed nature.
- A basic level of fitness is compulsory to undertake this trek.
- Do pay heed to the guidelines given by the instructor.
- Make sure you bring one Xerox copy your ID proof without fail.
- No smoking and consumption of alcohol before or during the activity.
- Carrying jewelers or other valuables is not advisable.
- Do not expect separate accommodation as it is a group trip.
- Drop points will be the pickup points
- Bring your own mask and sanitizer.
- Adventurous trek/trip does NOT come with luxury, so please have the mindset accordingly
- Strictly follow the Reporting time, Program schedule and Instructions given by the Organizers through the entire duration of the program.
- Please don’t throw the plastic and garbage in Forest
- No door drops/pickups.
- No hot water available.
- Sunday dinner will be self-sponsored.
- Event Schedule, route and Plans are subject to change in case of any inconvenience that occurred at the time of tour without any prior intimation. Travelers have to adjust to any such consequence.
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellations are made 4 days before the start date of the trip, no cancellation fees will be applicable.
- If Cancellations are made within 1-3 days before the start date of the trip, 60% of Total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fee.
- Same Day cancellations are non refundable.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such cases we will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
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Terms and Conditions:
No reserved seats, first-come, first-served. You can swap seats if needed, but avoid arguing with the coordinators.
If couples are seated separately, please be kind and adjust seats if possible.
Meal times will be announced by the guide. There will be no dinner stop on Friday night—eat before boarding or bring food with you.
Shared accommodation for boys and girls (beds or mats provided). Do not expect luxury.
A basic fitness level is required for the trek.
Follow all instructions given by the guide or instructor.
Common charging points will be available. We are not responsible if you miss the chance to charge your phone.
Bring a copy of your ID proof with you.
Smoking and alcohol are strictly not allowed before or during the trek.
Do not bring jewellery or other valuables.
Shared washrooms will be available. Attached washrooms are not provided.
Separate accommodation is not available since this is a group trip.
Drop-off points will be the same as the pick-up points.
Bring your own mask and sanitizer.
Not all bus seats recline, especially in the back. Please cooperate.
This is a basic adventure trip, not a luxury tour. Adjust your expectations accordingly.
Stick to the reporting times and follow the schedule.
Do not litter in the forest or throw plastic waste.
Pickup and drop-off will only be at designated points.
Sunday lunch and food during travel are your own responsibility.
We don’t have partnerships with lunch stop hotels. We are not responsible for delays in service.
The schedule, route, and plans may change without notice due to unexpected issues. Be prepared to adjust.
Bring your personal medications. We carry basic first-aid supplies.
Bring an umbrella and rain jacket as it is the monsoon season.
Goprayana reserves the right to modify or cancel the event due to unavoidable circumstances.
Zero tolerance for narcotics or illegal substances. If found, you will be handed over to the police.
