- District
- Tumakuru
- Base
- Madhugiri Town
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Altitude
- 1200 m
- Permit
- Not verified
Madhugiri Fort Trek Overview
Madhugiri is home to the second-largest monolithic hill structure across the Asian continent. The massive rock is crowned by an architectural fort built by the Vijayanagara dynasty, featuring multiple tiers of stone walls and defensive gates.
The trek climbs directly up the bare stone face of the monolith. The initial stages provide stone stairs, transitioning into steep slopes where iron rods and cables are fixed into the rock for support. You pass beautiful old stone granaries to reach the ruined top citadel.
Highlights
- Asia's second largest massive monolith
- Intricate multi-layered fortification walls
- Steep iron-railed rock climbing experience
Things to Carry
- Water bottle (3L)
- High traction shoes
- Glucose or energy snacks
Permit Information
Permit: Not verified
Entry Fees and Timings
Adult fee: 0
Currency: INR
Reporting: 06:00 AM
Last entry: 03:00 PM
Guidelines
recommendation
Heat Awareness
The open rock gets very hot by noon; start early in the morning to beat the heat.
Safety Notes
high
Near Vertical Slopes
Certain sections are exceptionally steep; hold the provided iron cables firmly.
FAQs
Is there an entry fee?
No, the Madhugiri fort is an open monument managed by ASI with no entrance fee.
Sources
- Archaeological Survey of India Portal
Verified: status · Retrieved 2026-07-19
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