Bengaluru, Karnataka · Bengaluru travel guide
Largest monolith

One of the largest monolith hills in Asia, ideal for trekking, rock climbing, and scenic exploration.
| Time to spend | About 4 h (3–6 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 6–9 AM — start early to climb before the heat on bare granite |
| Avoid | 11 AM–3 PM — scorching exposed rock slope |
| Best months | Oct–Feb |
| Months to avoid | Apr–May, Jul–Aug |
| Entry fee | Paid entry |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Strenuous — Steep granite slope, summit about 1,226 m |
| Good for | Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 on Google (4,697 reviews) |
Wet granite is slippery in monsoon; summer midday climbs are very hot.



Most visitors spend about 4 h; 3–6 h depending on pace.
6–9 AM, for start early to climb before the heat on bare granite. The best months are Oct–Feb.
Entry is paid; check the current price at the gate or on the official site.