Turahalli Forest Cycling Trails, Trekking, Hiking, Bike Ride 2024

The most favourite activity of Karnataka’s Turahalli forest is cycling. The wildlife sanctuary has the best and easiest cycling trail in that region and a picturesque backdrop.

The trail goes through a narrow path that leads to a temple on the summit. The summit has an open space for parking, relaxing, and stretching. While cycling, you can have fresh air blowing from the trees, smell the soil, hear birds chirping, and enjoy the view from the top.

Turahalli Forest cycling trails, trekking, hiking, bike ride

Turahalli Forest Cycling Rent

Entry to Turahalli forest is free. There are no cycles available in the Turahalli forest currently. People bring their bicycles to ride in the park. If you don’t own a bike, you can take it for rent. ICycle offers a cycle for hire at INR 400 (approx). Pedals & Wheels charge INR 250 for non-geared and INR 800 for speed bikes (approx).

Copernicus T3 is the best electric bike to cycle to the summit of Turahalli forest. T3 travels quickly through marshy roads, rocky terrain, flat surfaces, and big rocks.

Turahalli Forest Bike Trail

The MTB trail length of the Turahalli forest is 3.7 km. It’s easy and offers many activities, from cycling to hiking. You see many wildflowers while biking along the trail. Turahalli trail begins after crossing a fence and diverges into left and right paths.

The left path leads towards the summit. It passes through a small temple, a banyan tree, and viewpoints. Bikers find the last 100 m of the trail to be challenging as they have to ride uphill, and they prefer to walk the last 100 m on the path.

Turahalli Forest Trekking and Hiking

Turahalli forest is an ideal destination for a short hike. The solitude of the Turahalli forest offers the most beautiful terrain for hiking. While hiking, you get to glimpse the forest’s beautiful flora, fauna, and birds. Hikers reach the hillocks and enjoy a 360-degree view of the town below.

The Turahalli forest trek is pretty affordable and convenient. Among others, trekking is the most popular activity in the Turahalli forest. Trekkers trek through tall trees, stiff cliffs, big rocks, and wild grass to reach the summit. A 360-degree view of the town is enjoyed from the top.

Turahalli Forest Nature Walking and Bird Watching

The wilderness of Turahalli helps people to escape the busy city life. Turahalli forest is the best place to take a walk amidst nature. While walking, you can glimpse various birds, flora, and fauna. There are many enormous boulders of rock to sit and relax after a long walk.

A variety of avian fauna is found in the Turahalli forest. It’s the most loved spot for birdwatchers, and people carry their binoculars to view pretty birds from various viewpoints. Avian fauna like common iora, black drongo, magpie robin, pond heron, and white-breasted kingfisher are found in the Turahalli forest.

Turahalli forest tree park and forest watchtower

Turahalli Forest Rock Climbing and Rappelling

Turahalli Forest is an off-beat destination for adventure and nature enthusiasts. Many enormous boulders of rock are in the Turahalli forest, making it a loved destination among rock climbers.

Climbers visit Turahalli to hone their climbing skills. Many international and national level climbers see Turahalli forest to indulge in rock climbing. This activity is also undertaken for recreational purposes.

Rappelling is becoming famous, too. The number of people who come for rappelling is increasing. INR 600 (approx) per person is the cost of Rappelling in the Turahalli forest.

Turahalli Forest Picnic

You might carry a food basket and enjoy a picnic with your family. The summit of Turahalli forest is an open space, and Trekkers go through the narrow path and wild bushes to reach the top. Enjoy the cool breeze and get mesmerized by the view of Turahalli Forest Tree Park.

Turahalli Forest Tree park Bangalore facilities — Turahalli Forest Tree Park Bangalore facilities

Recommendation for Turahalli Forest Trek

Turahalli forest has wild grass and thorns. It would help if you carried bandages and pain relief spray while trekking.
The elevation of the Turahalli forest is high. You should avoid packing unnecessary items.
Visitors must dress cosily. Jogging pants, loose T-shirts, and sports shoes are recommended.
The journey to the top takes a lot of time and strength. Always keep light snacks and water with you.
Don’t litter the beauty of the place with bottles, cans, and wrappers. Carry a trash bag to bring back the trash.
Carry items like tissue paper, wet wipes, and hand towels to avoid lousy hands because of sweating.

Childrens park at Turahalli Forest — Children’s Park at Turahalli Forest

Things to carry for the Turahalli Trek

Backpack
Personal medication
Water bottles
Sports shoes
Light snacks
Cap, sunglasses, and cotton clothes
Sunscreen
Tissue paper
Raincoat (during monsoon)
Camera

My Visit to Turahalli Forest Park

I visited the Turahalli forest with my friends. It’s the last surviving forest of Bengaluru. The government officially closed the forest a few years back to allow flora and fauna to regenerate. We decided to visit the Turahalli tree park (100 feet roadside). Turahalli Tree Park has a walkway, a gazebo, an insect hotel (bughouse), and a watchtower.

Turahalli Forest Bangalore new rules and regulations — Turahalli Forest Bangalore’s new rules and regulations

We drove through Kanakapura Road and turned right after the Vairahalli metro station. Then, we again took a right turn from pillar number 250. After that, we moved straight until the forest was to be seen.

We took a left turn from along the forest walls and went straight for 150 m. We saw many vehicles that were parked there. It’s the entrance to the Turahalli tree park. Entry to the tree park (30 acres) is free.

There were three routes in the tree park; we decided to take the middle route. We were headed towards the watchtower, an open space to enjoy the landscape. I saw many boards detailing the trees, birds, and forest animals. The park is well-maintained and has caretakers and washrooms.

It’s an excellent place for a picnic, bringing children, and walking. I saw a couple of snake holes on the way. So you must watch your step while walking.

view from Watch tower at Turahalli Forest — View from the Watchtower at Turahalli Forest

As I was heading towards the viewpoint, I saw an insect hotel (bughouse). From the watchtower, we saw the mesmerizing view of the outer ranges of Bangalore. We sat there and enjoyed the gentle breeze on our faces. Then, we hiked down towards the pavilion.

A play area surrounds it and lies near the road. I sat there and enjoyed the greenery of the place and the road that passed by. The pavilion is a play area for children, which is only open in the evening.

Overall, my experience of visiting the Turahalli Tree Park was pleasant, and it makes me think how pleasant it would have been if the forest were open.

Is the Turahalli forest open to the public nowadays?

The forest is closed by the main forest department temporarily to protect the animals, birds and insects. But you can enjoy the newly created Turahalli Forest Park.

Where is the entry gate to Turahalli Forest Park?

You can visit Turahalli Forest Tree Park from the south Bengaluru entry gate.

How much time will it take you to explore the Turahalli forest fully?

Two to three hours is enough to explore the park.

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