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Gangadikal Trek is open for booking right now. 28 of the next 30 dates still have places left.
Checked 21 Oct 2026, 12:52 AM IST
Why
The Forest Department has opened this trail on the Aranya Vihara portal and 28 of the next 30 dates still have places. Each date carries a fixed daily limit, so an open date can still close once it fills.
Booking this trek
Day by day, next 30 dates
| Date | Status | Daily limit | Places left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 (Thu) | Open | 300 | 268 |
| 23 Oct 2026 (Fri) | Open | 300 | 205 |
| 24 Oct 2026 (Sat) | Fully booked | 300 | 0 |
| 25 Oct 2026 (Sun) | Fully booked | 300 | 0 |
| 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) | Open | 300 | 283 |
| 27 Oct 2026 (Tue) | Open | 300 | 295 |
| 28 Oct 2026 (Wed) | Open | 300 | 296 |
| 29 Oct 2026 (Thu) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) | Open | 300 | 275 |
| 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) | Open | 300 | 134 |
| 01 Nov 2026 (Sun) | Open | 300 | 253 |
| 02 Nov 2026 (Mon) | Open | 300 | 290 |
| 03 Nov 2026 (Tue) | Open | 300 | 297 |
| 04 Nov 2026 (Wed) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 05 Nov 2026 (Thu) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 06 Nov 2026 (Fri) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 07 Nov 2026 (Sat) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 08 Nov 2026 (Sun) | Open | 300 | 279 |
| 09 Nov 2026 (Mon) | Open | 300 | 294 |
| 10 Nov 2026 (Tue) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 11 Nov 2026 (Wed) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 12 Nov 2026 (Thu) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 13 Nov 2026 (Fri) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 14 Nov 2026 (Sat) | Open | 300 | 275 |
| 15 Nov 2026 (Sun) | Open | 300 | 285 |
| 16 Nov 2026 (Mon) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 17 Nov 2026 (Tue) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 18 Nov 2026 (Wed) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 19 Nov 2026 (Thu) | Open | 300 | 300 |
| 20 Nov 2026 (Fri) | Open | 300 | 300 |
Trail facts
Questions people ask
Is Gangadikal Trek open for trekking right now?
Yes. As of 21 Oct 2026, 12:52 AM IST, 28 of the next 30 dates have places left on the Aranya Vihara portal. Individual dates can still fill or be withdrawn, so check the table above before you travel.
Do I need a permit, and can I buy one at the gate?
You need a permit and you cannot buy one at the gate. Permits for this trail are issued only through the Karnataka Forest Department’s Aranya Vihara portal, and each date has a fixed daily limit set by the division. Carry the same photo ID you booked with, because the check post matches it against the permit.
Why does a date show as “not opened”?
It means the division has not released that date, or has withdrawn it after release. That is usually weather, fire risk, wildlife movement or trail maintenance. It is not an error on the portal, and there is no way to book a date in that state.
How far ahead can I book?
Thirty days, no further. A new date opens at 12:00 AM exactly thirty days before the trek, and popular weekend dates are taken within minutes of opening. If you need a specific Saturday, be on the portal at midnight.
How hard is this trail?
The Forest Department grades it 2 of 3, which puts it in the moderate band. Expect 8 km, about 4 hours on the trail. Times vary with the weather and how much the monsoon has cut up the path.
Can Elneeru sort the permit out for me?
Yes. We run guided departures on this trail, and the permit is handled as part of the trek. You can read the route, the itinerary and the day plan on our Gangadikal Trek page. Tell us the dates you are after and we will tell you honestly whether they are realistic. Get in touch.
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Source: Karnataka Forest Department, Aranya Vihara trekking portal, read 21 Oct 2026, 12:52 AM IST. Elneeru is a trek operator, not a government body, and we do not issue permits.