Bengaluru to Anthargange, one day, one cab
Anthargange sits in the Kolar district about 70 km east of Bengaluru, and what draws people is underground rather than up: a field of piled volcanic boulders that has formed a network of caves you scramble through. The Kashi Vishweshwara temple on the hill is reached by a fifteen minute walk from the parking area, and the trek proper begins beyond it.
Anthargange at a glance
- Bangalore to Anthargange distance
- ~70 km
- Drive time each way
- 2 hrs
- Opening hours
- Daytime trekking; the cave sections need a torch regardless of the hour
- Entry
- A Karnataka Eco Tourism permit is required, commonly published at ₹400 plus GST for adults and ₹200 plus GST for children, with parking around ₹50. Book through karnatakaecotourism.com
- Best time to go
- October to March
Worth knowing. The caves are formed by piled volcanic boulders rather than cut into rock, so the route involves squeezing through gaps and scrambling over blocks. It is not a walk, and it is not for anyone uneasy in enclosed spaces.
Hours and ticket details checked September 2026. Temples and parks change these without notice, confirm before you travel if your plan depends on it.
Why Anthargange?
- Boulder caves you scramble through rather than walk into
- Kashi Vishweshwara temple on the hill
- About 8 km of trek, 3 to 4 hours
- A perennial spring that gives the hill its name
A typical QuicReach day
Pickup from Bengaluru
Reach Kolar, permit check and the walk up to the temple
Cave section, torches on
Finish the loop, breakfast in Kolar
Drop back home in Bengaluru
Sample plan, timings are flexible and your exact fare is shown upfront in the app.
Anthargange trip questions
Do I need a permit for the Anthargange trek?
Yes. A Karnataka Eco Tourism permit is required, commonly published at ₹400 plus GST for adults and ₹200 plus GST for children, with parking around ₹50. It is booked through karnatakaecotourism.com.
What are the Anthargange caves actually like?
They are gaps between enormous piled boulders rather than carved chambers, so the route involves squeezing through openings and climbing over blocks in the dark. Bring a torch you can wear or hold while using both hands. Anyone uneasy in confined spaces should know this before the drive rather than at the entrance.
How long is the Anthargange trek?
About 8 km in total, taking 3 to 4 hours there and back. Rated moderate, though the cave sections make it feel harder than the distance suggests.
When is the best time to visit Anthargange?
October to March. The boulder field holds heat badly in summer and the caves are unpleasant in it, while the post-monsoon months give you the spring running and comfortable temperatures on the climb.