Dibbagiri Betta Trek
Bengaluru Rural (Devanahalli taluk, on the Chikkaballapur border), Karnataka
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- Max altitude
- 1,170 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 3 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
A short half-day climb of about 3 km in all, mostly on a laid stone staircase and then an easy footpath; the rocky patches turn slippery only in the rains.
Photos
On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Temple arch, BSF Campus, Karahalli → Temple arch, BSF Campus, Karahalli (via Dibbagiri summit)
990 m → 1,170 m → 990 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Temple arch, BSF Campus, Karahalli
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High point · Sri Dibbagireshwara Swami temple, Dibbagiri summit
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Temple arch, BSF Campus, Karahalli (nearest town: Devanahalli)
- Nearest railway
- Nandi railway station, about 4.4 km from the trek start point
- Nearest airport
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- By road
- Bengaluru (about 60 km on NH 44 towards Devanahalli, then off the highway to Karahalli village and the BSF check-post); Devanahalli bus stand (BMTC 298-M from Majestic; then about 12 km by auto-rickshaw to the BSF check-post, and a 1 km walk inside the campus to the trailhead)
- Drive
- About 2 h from Bengaluru
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹200–1,500
With an operator
₹1,000–2,000
Per person, ex-Bengaluru, day trip. We found no operator selling a Dibbagiri package in October 2026, and Indiahikes says no guide is needed, so the guided range is only an estimate based on nearby Nandi-range day treks from Bengaluru. Self-guided is an estimate: BMTC bus to Devanahalli and an auto-rickshaw to the BSF check-post and back at the low end, or a shared car or cab at the high end. No entry fee was reported; carry a government photo ID for the BSF gate.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Jun–Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Not reported by our sources; the hill is close to Devanahalli and the Nandi Hills road, so some mobile coverage is likely. Check locally.
- Last ATM
- Devanahalli town, about 12 km from the BSF check-post
- Nearest hospital
- Devanahalli for first care; Bengaluru for serious cases
- Water
- None. There are no food stalls or drinking-water points on the trail; carry water and food. Seasonal pools near the temples are not drinking water.
Highlights
- A stone staircase from a temple arch, past a small Hanuman temple, to a Shiva temple beside a rock-overhang pool with old rock-cut carvings
- Sri Dibbagireshwara Swami temple of Bhagwan Shiva on the summit, with a stone Nandi in front
- Wide views over the Dibbagiri forest, Horagina Betta, farmland and the hills of the Nandi range
- One of the quietest of the five hills around Nandi Hills, and short enough for children and first-time trekkers
Risks
- The trailhead is inside a BSF (Border Security Force) campus: entry only between 6 am and 6 pm, with a government photo ID and your details logged at the check-post. Access is at the BSF's discretion, so check at the gate.
- A BSF firing range lies inside the campus; trekkers have heard gunfire while descending. Keep to the marked trail and take the left fork at the junction above the Shiva temple; the right fork leads to a restricted area.
- Rocky sections become slippery in the June-October monsoon; wear shoes with good grip.
- The trail is exposed; from March to May daytime heat can reach 35 °C or more, so start at sunrise.
- Context: on 11 May 2026 Karnataka's Chief Wildlife Warden suspended forest trekking paths in leopard, tiger, elephant and bear areas until each route is certified. Dibbagiri starts on BSF land, not on a Forest Department booking trail, but check for any new restriction before you go.
Know before you go
Questions
Do I need a permit for the Dibbagiri Betta trek?
Indiahikes says no forest permit or advance booking is needed. Because the trail starts inside a BSF campus, you must show a valid government photo ID and register at the check-post. Entry is allowed only from 6 am to 6 pm.
Is Dibbagiri Betta suitable for beginners and children?
Yes. It is about 3 km in all and takes under 3 hours: roughly 0.7 km of steps to the Shiva temple and 0.4 km of footpath to the summit. Indiahikes calls it one of the best beginner treks near Bengaluru and good for families.
How far is Dibbagiri from Bengaluru and how do I get there?
About 60 km, a 1.5-2 hour drive on NH 44 via Devanahalli to the BSF check-post near Karahalli. Cars can drive about 1 km inside to free parking at the temple arch. By bus, take BMTC 298-M from Majestic to Devanahalli, then an auto-rickshaw for the 12 km to the check-post; autos are not allowed inside, so walk the last 1 km.
When is the best time to trek Dibbagiri?
It can be trekked all year. November to February is the most comfortable; June to October is green but the rocks get slippery; March to May is hot, so start at sunrise. Indiahikes recommends June to February.
Is there water or food on the trail?
No. There are no food stalls or water points, so carry enough water and food. There are eateries on the Nandi Hills road and the highway.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: Bengaluru Rural (Devanahalli taluk, on the Chikkaballapur border)Karnataka
- Nearest hospital
- Devanahalli for first care; Bengaluru for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Devanahalli town, about 12 km from the BSF check-post
- Phone network
- Not reported by our sources; the hill is close to Devanahalli and the Nandi Hills road, so some mobile coverage is likely. Check locally.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- A Complete Guide to the Dibbagiri Betta Trek — Indiahikes
- The Dashing Dibbagiri and its ancient temple — Sarathy the Traveler
- Dibbagiri (Aanebetta) Trek Start Point - Hiking area - Karahalli - Karnataka — Yappe
Photos: Sanjanan0212, CC BY-SA 4.0; Harsha K R from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
