Chincholi Forest Trek: Guided Trek in South India's First Dryland Sanctuary

• Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary, set up in 2011

• Dry forest, river cascades and dam views

• Peak at 2,800 ft, trek of about 10 to 12 km

• Chandrampalli Dam and Bakkaprabhu Swamy Temple on day 2

• Guided trek with transport from Bangalore, 597 km away

Activity location: Chincholi, Karnataka

Starting day: Friday

End day: Sunday

Chincholi Forest Peak Height: 2,800 ft

Chincholi Forest Trek Distance: 10 km approx.

Trek Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult 

Distance from Bangalore: 597 Km

About Chincholi Forest Trek:

The Chincholi forest trek is a walk through the Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary, near Chandrampalli village in Kalaburagi district, on the eastern edge of Karnataka. The sanctuary was set up in 2011 and is described as the first dryland wildlife sanctuary in South India. The trek is about 10 to 12 km, rated moderate to difficult, and the peak is listed at 2,800 ft. The route runs through dry forest, past river cascades and with views of the dam. Chincholi is 597 km from Bangalore, so it is a long journey for a weekend. The package includes transportation, and the page lists the departure dates. You leave Bangalore on Friday night with a trek leader and a group. On Day 1 you arrive at the basecamp in Chandrampalli, freshen up and have breakfast, then collect a packed lunch and start the trek. You walk through the sanctuary to the peak, eat lunch with the views, and then start the descent back to the base. You return to the basecamp in the evening and rest. On Day 2 you wake up, have breakfast and start the sightseeing. You visit Chandrampalli Dam and its scenic reservoir, and then head to the Bakkaprabhu Swamy Temple. After lunch on the way, at your own cost, you start the long journey back to Bangalore. This trek is a good