Agni Gudda

Agni Gudda, as the name suggests, is a mountain with all iconic volcanic activities around it. Also called a trekker’s delight, Agni Gudda is the best place in Bangalore for outdoor camping and trekking, especially for the youth generation. 

About the place

Agni Gudda is located in the Hassan district of Karnataka. It is situated in the Agani village in Sakleshpur. Agni Gudda is only 25 km away from Sakleshpur and 9 km away from Hanbal. Thus, Agni Gudda falls under Sakleshpur tourist places. Also famous by the name “Fiery Mountain” because of its volcanic activities, Agni Gudda is one of the best Sakleshpur places to visit. The mountain covers a broad view of the encircling rice terraces with a massive area for picnics and camping.

Agni Gudda is a budget-friendly spot for trekking and would quickly come under a mid-range Sakleshpur tour package. So famous is the place that it has been featured several times in South Indian Bollywood films. Another advantage of visiting this mountain is the trek route will lead you to one of the famous and ancient places to visit in Sakleshpur. It is the old Manjarabad fort that was made by Tipu Sultan as a defence spot.

By a 3 km trek, the beautiful peak can be reached starting from Agani village. The climb is not much exhausting. One can reach the top of the mountain within 1 hour by a fairly moderate climb. The climate there is cold. The mountain is a lush green and peaceful area with waterfalls adding to its beauty. There are no shops available in the area. Tourists need to carry their own food, snacks and water bottle. It is a great place for an overnight stay. The best time to visit Agni Gudda, one of the best Sakleshpur places to see from October to March. 

If you want to visit a less tiring and beautiful trekking spot for your holidays, Agni Gudda will be the best choice.

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