Rayakottai Fort Hill Trek
Trip snapshot
Trip highlights
- Spend significant time exploring the offbeat Rayakottai Fort Hill trek.
- The temple, pond and climbing on the fort make for a lovely hike.
- Observe the town from the top.
- Enter a cave to access the temple.
Brief Itinerary
- 7.30 am: Breakfast enroute
- 09:30 am: Reach the base of the trek 90 km from Bangalore.
- 11 am - Reach the Rayakottai Fort peak.
- 12.30 pm: Start Descent
- 2 pm - Enjoy lunch in a restaurant
- 04:00 pm - Reach Bangalore by evening
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Detailed itinerary
We will begin from Bangalore early in the morning. After the brief introductory session, prepare to trek the offbeat routes of the Rayakottai Fort trek in Tamil Nadu. Midway, we will have breakfast at 7.30 am as there is no breakfast joint near the trekking location.
We will shortly begin the trek upon reaching the base at 9.30 am. The way to the top starts with a sweet warmup of the body. You will have to climb some 300 well-carved stairs. After about 20 minutes of ascending, you will come across Venkateshwara Swami temple on your left. We will stop here before entering another section of the trail, i.e., boulders.
From here, the rocky terrain begins. We will be climbing bouldering rocks. After some time, we are greeted by the fort’s entrance. Continuing the hike from here for about 20 minutes brings us to a natural pond on the left side. If you feel like it, you can spend some time here.
There are some chambers for storage inside the fort. Although the fort is dilapidated, these glimpses of the past give us a clue of history. We will then climb the fort. Here, you can rest and click pictures.
In the end, as we reach the peak, huge open area gives us a 360 degree view of Rayakottai town. Unlike other treks, there is no temple at the top. Instead, huge deepam is kept.
If you are going in the Spring season, you will find a lot of flowers and greenery.
We will reach the peak by 11 am. Depending on the group, we will spend some time here or start the descent. It will take a little time to reach the base. From here, we will get into the vehicle, play games midway and stop for lunch at around 2.30 pm.
Then, continuing the journey, we will reach Bangalore by 5 pm. After the incredible time you spend amidst nature and friendships, it would be difficult to part. We would love to see you again—Check out our other itineraries and ring us soon.
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All refund or cancellation requests must be submitted exclusively via email to [email protected]. Requests made by call or WhatsApp will not be accepted.
If you cancel your booking
In the event that YOU cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy:
Cancellation Fee
20% of the total invoice
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65% of the total invoice
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100% of the total invoice
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65% of the total invoice
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100% of the total invoice
Booking amount policy
The booking amount is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances in case of cancellation from your end.
Last-minute cancellations on the day of or the day before trek departure
Last-minute cancellations made on the day of trek departure or the day before are not eligible for a refund or rescheduling, regardless of the reason (such as work commitments, family emergencies, or health).
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Should you choose to postpone your booking to a future date, an additional fee of ₹1500 per person will be incurred. This postponement option is valid for a period of 3 months from your original trek departure date.
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Important Notes
To ensure everyone has a great time and knows what to expect, please read these important points:
No alcohol or smoking
For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please don’t consume alcohol, intoxicants, or smoke at any point during the journey or trek.
Dinner before boarding
Kindly complete your dinner before you board the bus.
Travel arrangements
We’ll arrange transportation based on our group size. If there are 12 or fewer of us, we’ll use a tempo traveler. For groups of 13 or more, it’ll be a mini-bus. Both options are non-AC and have push-back seats for your comfort. We appreciate your understanding regarding our travel logistics.
"Without Travel" option
If you prefer to arrange your own transportation to the destination (the homestay), be sure to book the “Without Travel” option when you sign up. Please note: If you select this, you’ll need a private car for your entire trip. Public transport won’t work, as our Day 2 activities begin directly from the homestay and require continuous private car access to ensure you can fully participate in all planned activities.
Embrace the outdoors
Our trips are about getting out into nature, often in remote locations. Please don’t expect luxury accommodations; we focus on providing comfortable basic facilities.
Food provided
We’ll provide basic, vegetarian meals. We do not serve non-vegetarian food.
Leave no trace policy
Please help us keep our beautiful outdoors clean by disposing of all litter properly.
Personal belongings
You are responsible for your personal belongings, valuables, and jewelry. Plan The Unplanned is not liable for any lost items.
Potential delays
While we strive to be on schedule, please be aware that traffic delays or vehicle breakdowns can sometimes occur, leading to slight delays in reaching our destination.
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