Shivagange

Start your day early whether it's for the trek or to visit the temple and reach Shivagange by 9:00 - 10:00 AM. You'll come across a Gopuram (a large pyramidal tower entrance of a temple) and half a km from there you'll reach the foothill. You'll be greeted by a huge Shiva statue at the base which signifies the start of the climb. There are many temples, statues and structures along the way that provide resting points during the climb. The Hill has man-made steps connecting the temples and climbing is sufficiently smooth, and the railings on either side of the route make the climb safe. The distance to the top is about 2 km and takes roughly 2 hours.

Beware of the monkeys as they snatch food from people and even ransack their bags. It's best not to carry any food on the climb. There are food stalls at regular intervals that serve tea, biscuits and light snacks and you can take energy breaks here. The peak i.e. the statue of Nandi - the sacred bull carved out of a monolithic stone, is the risky part of the trek so tread carefully here. Once at the top, take in the scenic beauty that Shivagange has to offer. Start the descent by 2:00 - 2:30 PM and reach the foothill by 4:00 - 5:00 PM and take a bus or auto rickshaw to Dabbaspet or directly to Bangalore city.

The steep rocky terrain is very slippery during the monsoon season, hence making it a risky place to visit.

Shivagange is a perfect destination for those looking forward to having a spiritual as well as an adventurous vacation. Also ideal for a short weekend getaway from Bangalore. 

For Trekking: October- March; For Pilgrimages: All year round.
Winters and early summers are a good time for trekking; the rocks tend to get slippery during the rainy season. October to March makes for the best time to visit the place.
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There are food stalls along the way on the hill, that provide tea, biscuits and light snacks. You can carry your own food as well but it is advisable to not carry much food on the climb. The area is full of monkeys that are known to snatch food from people. There are two restaurants at the foot of the hill which serve basic south Indian food. The quality is passable and is a good food break from all the exertion
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Shivagange does not have any airport. The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore. The place is well connected by trains, and many trains ply on a regular basis from Bangalore to Tumkur. There are buses available till Dabbaspet.
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There are 1338 in Shivagange which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Shivagange are Mon Espacé rester, OYO 14430 Sunshine Grand, Roy farm bangalore, Kapoor Habitat, OYO 23055 Raintree Residences, Raghavi Palace-home with peace. You can see all the hotels in Shivagange here