There's something magical about trading your cozy bed for an adventure under the stars — and that’s exactly what we did!
The moment the plans were happening..Literally there were 4 people who wanted to do the trek.. Slowly we had convince everyone and made sure we all do the trek. Main incentive was "Bettadamele Breakfast".
Most of the team was skeptic in the beginning, but finally everyone was onboard.
Our day began bright and early at 1:30 AM (yes, you read that right!) as we geared up for a sunrise trek. Everyone assembled at office by 2:30 AM. Boarded the bus from office and started. We were given a timeline to reach the foothills by 5 AM. We didn't know much of details till we reached the foothills.. We just knew it is a betta near Doddaballapura. Ofcourse we took an hour break almost, everyone needed tea/coffee to wake up... After the break the driver drove the bus like it is an auto.. Managed to get us to the base of Hulukudi Betta. With sleepy eyes but excited hearts, reached the base of the hill by 5:00 AM, just in time.
We all got down the bus to see the steps and starting point of trek visible. The SuYana team ensured we all did a quick warm up and start the climb soon. Some of us did help Suyana team to carry couple of containers and some bags to the top.
What followed was an energizing climb — 800 steps up through rocky trails and boulders that tested both our stamina and spirit. But with every step, the wish to eat dose grew stronger. Encouraging each other, laughing through the tough patches, and sharing stories, we made our way up together.
As we reached the summit, the bummer was it was cloudy morning. Though we couldn't see the sunrise, we saw nice clouds from the view point. All our minds started racing towards "MASALE DOSE" and so did a delightful surprise: piping hot masale dose!
We did good team building activities, clicked loads of pictures to capture the moments, candid conversations and team picture... Overall good engagement with whole team..
This trek wasn’t just about the destination; it was about rediscovering teamwork, resilience, and joy — one step at a time.
