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Sholay spot: Ramanagara (Ramadevara betta)

Itinerary for Ramanagar trek :

· If you are going adventure (:P) by taking public transport reach Majestic or Sattelite Bus stop early morning. Try to catch first bus.

· Take a ticket to Ramanagar.

· Once you reach Ramanagar, take an auto to reach foot of ramadevara betta.

· If you are going on a road trip J, then also leave Bangalore by 4.30 or max 5am.

· Once you see the board to ramadevara betta on your left (there is a sharp bend towards right around 2km to ramanagar), you can see the Kamaan to the hill on your right hand side.

· If you are ready to skip your breakfast, then you can take that entrance and reach the foot of ramadevara betta. Or else you can have an awesome tatte idli in Bidadi (on the way) or delicious south Indian dishes in Kamath Lokaruchi (which is 8km ahead) and then reach the betta.

· Either you can park your vehicle near the gate(which is 1km before the entrance) and start walking from there itself or you can take your vehicle till the entrance, park there and start climbing steps.

· Be prepared to climb around 400 steps. There is not much trouble makers (monkeys) in this place compared to Shivagange.

· Once you reach the temple, don’t forget to take the diversion on left side of temple which leads to the summit of betta.

· It’s better to reach the top early morning. As the weather will be cool and you can enjoy the breeze.

· Once you reach the top, please spend time sitting alone for sometime quietly.

· You can have tender coconut while going back which you will see along the road

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Yes, the place where the famous gabbar scenes from Sholey movie are shot!! As it happens to be just around 50km from Bangalore, it’s a well suited for a weekend getaway. And also this is the perfect place for a person who is a beginner in trekking. Thanks to my friend Neeta’s sis for suggesting this place. On the night of Saturday while coming back from Commercial Street, suddenly she said lets go to Ramanagara tomorrow!! We all said yes in union and it was decided.

Next day we woke up around 4 am and we were ready by 5!! No tension of transportation, as we had car :P We started from home by 5.30. It’s an awesome combination of early morning long ride in a car with cool breeze kissing your face and a sound track playing in the background!! :D I had a smile on my face throughout the ride.

Once we crossed Bidadi, we were looking for sign boards which can direct us to Ramanagar. Since local call it as “Ramadevara Betta”, all direction board had this name instead of “Ramanagara Betta”. Now, as our stomach were making noise, we decided to finish our breakfast and then climb the hill. While driving in Mysore road highway one must stop @ Kamath Lokaruchi to have a delicious south Indian dishes. Immediately after Gousia Engineering College we saw a sign board on our left hand side saying 13km to hill. There was an arch to our right side which led to hill. We didn’t want to listen shouting from our stomach. So we drove extra 8km to stop the noise of hunger. But we were not sure whether they will have breakfast ready so early. With complete trust on Google, which said breakfast starts at 6am in here, we went there around 6.30. By the look on their face, we understood that we are the first one to do batting. :P Thankfully they had 2 to 3 items. We had our all-time favorite idli with hot coffee. After an awesome batting between hand and mouth, we took u turn around 7 towards Ramanagar.

We passed the arch and the road to hill was manageable. 1km before the foot of “Ramadevara Betta” temple, there is an entrance gate, which is supposed to open @8. But we reached there by 7.30 only. The gate is helpful if you are planning to take your car till the entrance of temple. We parked our car near the gate, not because gate was closed, but because we wanted to walk. While walking we captured the moments in “DSLR” :P Once we reached the entrance we saw a writing that said 400 (may be 300 :P, little confused) steps to reach the GOD. Half of the trek is climbing stairs only.

We took short breaks in between to pose for a camera, but the actual reason is of course to take rest :P. The view from wherever we stopped was great. Every view at the stops we made, was like view from different floors of a building. Finally we reached the temple. We took almost 45min to reach till there. Temple was still closed. There was a huge rock to our left hand side. We didn’t know the exact place where Sholay was shot. But whichever rock we saw we said may be there!!

My expectation was like will have an awesome view once we reach near temple same as shivagange. View from there was good. Not that amazing. There was a huge rock behind the temple. But we were not sure whether we can reach there or not. Then we saw 3 guys taking selfies at the edge of that rock. Thanks to them! Otherwise we would have returned from there thinking that , that is the last stop.

Then we found a way next to temple which was not visible from far. While following the path we found a point to our left side from where we were able to see another side of Ramanagar. The view was nice. It was almost bird eye view point. Obvious that we had some photography session. Since the sun was raising, we thought of continuing our photo session while coming back. Then we reached the place where those guys were taking selfie. We also took selfies. At that moment we saw them again. But now little above. Oooo there is still more to climb!!! Then we hurried to that place.

We saw few foreigners coming. They had 2 big dogs!! It’s still a wonder to me how foreigners treat traveling. I feel for them traveling is not a run away from the day to day huddles. It’s their part of life. Anyway we said hi to them and resumed our climb. Next part was little difficult compared to the climb we did till now. It’s a slant climb, where they made steps on the rocks. Thanks to the one who put the iron bar to hold on to. Otherwise its little difficult to climb as the gap between steps is more. After 5 to 10 min we reached the top of ramadevara betta. Finally!!!

Our guides (three guys :P) were going back. As there were no other people, we were the only left ones. It was very peaceful. The view from up there was awesome. Sky was clear. This was a real bird eye view point. There was not much breeze. It was just kissing us instead of pushing us down :P It was really a best option for a weekend getaway from Bangalore for one day(actually you can say half day :P). We explored the summit. We found a small lake there, which was perfect spot for photography :P We spent an hour up on the hill. Obvious that half of the time went for giving pose to the camera :P As Sun was coming over our head, we started to climb down.

I left one part of me there only, so that it can take me to different spots of ramadevara betta whenever I think of it. After half an hour to 45 min we were back to our car. We drove back with a satisfied smile on our face. It was a short and sweet, fun filled trip with lots of photography.

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Ramanagara was called Closepet during pre-independence times, named so after Sir Barry Close who built the old bridge here. Ramanagara district was carved out of the erstwhile Bengaluru Rural district in 2007. The district is surrounded by Bangalore Urban and Tumakuru in the north, Mandya in the west, Chamarajanagar in the south and Tamil Nadu state in the west. Cauvery, Arkavathi & Kanva are the three rivers flowing in the District.

Ramanagara is known for its Channapatna toys and sericulture. It houses one of the biggest silk markets in India and the silk produced in this region forms the main raw material for the famous Mysore silk sarees. Ramanagara is the largest market for silk cocoons in Asia. Therefore, it is also known as “Silk City’’.

Being a short drive away makes Ramanagara a popular weekend getaway for the Bengalureans and is also a perfect stopover enroute to Mysuru/Kodagu from Bengaluru. Ramanagara is a popular base for many adventure sports/ team building activities. It is famed for rock climbing and is also called the Mecca of Rock Climbers. The rocks and boulders were the perfect setting for the Hindi blockbuster movie Sholay which was shot on these picturesque rocks. Trekking at Savanadurga and Mekadaatu is also quite popular. It also has a film city located in Bidadi which is also famous as an industrial hub. And while in Bidadi, try the lip-smacking Bidadi Thatte Idli which is a larger and flatter variant of the traditional south Indian Idli but equally delicious.

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Tourist Attractions

• Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary : Forests around Ramadevara betta are declared a vulture sanctuary. Birds, particularly giant vultures are spotted here.
• Mekedatu & Sangama : Located in Kanakapura Taluk, it is an ideal spot for one-day outings. Sangama is the confluence of Cauvery and Akravati rivers. Nearby is a Shiva Temple locally called as Sangameshwara Temple. From here, trek 5 km to Mekedatu, amidst dense green forest and majestic hills, while you listen to the thunderous roar of the Cauvery River, as well as the sweet chirping of birds. Here the Cauvery River passes through a narrow crevice where it is believed that even goats could leap across; hence the name Mekedatu (Goat’s leap) . Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Limited (KSTDC) runs the Hotel Mayura Sangama Mekedatu here.
• Janapada Loka : Sri. HL Nage Gowda, is the creator and conceptual architect of this cultural centre. It is dedicated to promoting, preserving, publishing and propagating the native folk culture of Karnataka. Since its inception in 1979, it has been a platform for rural artisans, musicians and craftspeople to showcase as well as market their works of art. The main attraction of Janapada Loka is the folk arts museum which contains a spectacular collection of around 5000 artefacts that represents the essence of Karnataka's folk culture. Spanning over 15 acres, the complex houses museums, an open-air theatre, a studio and other structures.
• Revanasiddeshwara Hills : Revanasiddeshwara betta (hill) is a lofty conical granite hill south of Ramanagara. Revanasiddeshwara Hill is 3300 ft above mean sea level and has motorable road till the top. Bhimeshwara temple is said to be the oldest temple in the hill. Has an inner sanctum with brick and mortar shikhara in Vijayanagara style. Revanasiddeshwara shrine on top of a huge boulder is the main place of worship on the hill. View from top is mesmerizing.
• Veerabhadraswamy Hills : Adjacent to Revanasiddheshwara hills five more hills named after Veerabhadraswamy are also popular. These can be accessed via villages near them such as Kotahalli, Nelehalli and Achchalu.
• Kanva Reservoir : Kanva Reservoir is 10 kms from Ramanagara city and is an ideal picnic spot
• Tippagondanahalli : Large reservoir near Magadi town, currently closed to tourists for maintenance.
• Savanadurga : Savandurga lures you with its gigantic hills, lush vegetation and spectacular landscapes. This is a tall granite hill formed by the union of two high peaks (4024 ft above MSL). Two prominent temples frequented by pilgrims are the Veerabhadreshwara Swamy and Narasimha Swamy temples situated at the foothill. Tourists can go on a trekking, rock climbing or on a biking-hiking trail and indulge their adventurous spirit! Since the region is covered by thick vegetation, and inhabited by bears and leopards, ensure not to stay at the top after dark. Do carry essentials like water, food, a first aid kit and a survival kit in your backpack. Be careful while ascending or descending, and always move in groups.
• Manchanabele Dam : Situated around 45km from Bengaluru, the Manchanabele Dam is a small water dam built across the Arkavati River. The dam is one of the best spots for bird watching in these areas.

Adventure/Activities

• Ramanagara Rock Climbing: Ramanagara district is known for its giant rocks. Ramadevara betta in Ramanagara attracts adventure seekers and rock climbers. Rock climbing and rappelling activities give a sense of adventure and test one’s endurance and fitness levels. Several travel companies operate guided tours and rock climbing expeditions to Ramanagara. One can sign up for such activities as rock climbing cannot be done alone or in small groups without expert help and supervision. Check here for more information
• Longest Zip Lining: Shilhaandara Resort in Ramanagara offers South India’s longest Zip line adventure and other activities such as ATV Ride and team building activities.
• Eagleton - The Golf Village: Eagleton is an award winning 18-hole international standard golf course which is surrounded by a resort and golf academy with an expansive residential enclave with all modern amenities and facilities. Eagleton has been awarded as one of the Best Course in India by Asian Golf Monthly. It is the only course in South India to be listed in the Rolex Top 1000 Golf Courses of the World. In a first of its kind in India, Eagleton has also introduced night golf with the Par 3, 9 holes Executive Night Golf Course.
• Wonderla Theme Park : Wonder La is one of India’s largest amusement and water theme parks. Located on the outskirts of Bengaluru in Ramanagara district, Wonderla is spread across 82 acres, and has over 60 thrill packed rides offering entertainment and fun for all age groups. It also has a resort inside the amusement park - making it the first amusement park in India to have a resort built right inside it.
• Coracle Ride at Mekedatu: Visitors need to take a coracle ride in Sangama to reach Mekedatu, a scenic spot where Kaveri River is so narrow, even a goat can jump across.
• Adventure Sports and Games : Private operators such as Eagles Unbound organize ATV Rides, Zip lining, team building activities, obstacles course etc. Check here for more information
• Fever Pitch : An outdoor adventure sports location near Magadi, 38 kms from Bengaluru. Offers ATV rides, Kayaking, watersports, camping experiences, team building activities etc  Check here for more information

Religious Places

• Kabbalamma Temple, Kabbal: Located 14 km from Kanakapura, Kabbal has a big steep hill which resembles a Shivalinga. At the foothills, is a highly venerated shrine called locally as Kabbalamma. The deity here is also referred to as “Kalikadevi”. The jatra of this temple is held annually during Shivarathri which is visited by thousands of devotees.
• Ramadevara Betta Temple : Most popular spot in Ramanagara, located inside the Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary, requires climbing 400+ steps. Houses shrines of Lord Rameshwara and Parvathi. After visiting the temple and pond, hiking around the rocks gives captivating views of the surrounding.
• Magadi : The historic town of Magadi is located around 40 km away from Bengaluru city. In 1638, Kempe Gowda (who founded Bengaluru) was forced to leave Bengaluru and then made Magadi his headquarters. He built a fort and the Rameshwara Temple. Outside the town, is the complex of Someshwara Temple which was built in 1712. To the left of the temple is a mantapa that is believed to be Kempegowda’s Hajara.
• Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Magadi: Ranganatha Swamy Temple is located in Magadi and built in an elevated place called Swarnadri Parvata. It has a striking rajagopura which is visible from a long distance. The area in which this temple is situated is called “Tirumale” . There is vast prakara with a gateway. The garbhagriha has a Dravida shikara also having Vijayanagara workmanship. The main deity is a standing image of Lord Narayana.
• Hanumanthaayya Temple, Kengal: Located on the Bangalore- Mysore highway (3 km from Channapatna), is the temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman - Hanumanthaayya Temple. The Temple was renovated during the period of Sri. Kengal Hanumanthaiah, a former Chief Minister of Karnataka who is also credited with the conception and construction of the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. The image of Lord Hanuman is sculpted in red granite (called as kengal locally) here; hence the place came to be known as Kengal. This image is believed to be consecrated by Saint Vyasa and the images of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana are also enshrined in it.
• Dodda Mallur: A village in Channapattana Taluk, popular for temples of Aravindavalli, Sri Ramaprameya Swamy, and Ambegalu Navaneeta Krishna. Dodda Mallur village is located on the banks of Kanva River, 3 kms from Channapattana.
• Devara Hosahalli: Home to Vijayanagara era Prasanna Anjaneya temple
• Brahmanipura: Home to Vijayanagara era Anjaneya temple, 5 kms from Chennapattana.
• Harohalli: Home to Arunachaleshwara, Krishaswami, Basaveshwara, Bhimeshwara and Anjaneya temples.
• Honganur: Home to Nagaswamy, Kodi Bhairava, Anjaneya, Lakshmi, Koladamma, Gopalakrishna, Maramma and Ishwara temples.
• Jalamangala: Home to Lakshmi Narayana temple built in later Vijayanagara style and another Narayanaswamy temple said to be from Kempegowda era.
• Kallahalli: Popular for Vijayanagara style Srinivasa temple.
• Kengal: Birthplace of Kengal Hanumanthayya, late chief minister of Mysuru was born in Kengal, a town 3 kms from Chennapattana. Kengal is home to Anjaneya temple, Venkataramana and Shani temple.
• Kudlur: Home to Mangaleshwara temple and Sri Rama temple. Kudlur was a popular town during the Chola era.
• Sugganahalli: Home to Narasimha temple of Vijayanagara era.

Nature & Wildlife

• Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary: In 2012, around 346.41 hectares was earmarked as a protected area for the vultures which have been roosting in these areas for many decades - which is the Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary. It is India’s only vulture sanctuary, and perhaps the only place in Karnataka where the critically endangered and endemic Indian white-backed vulture and long-billed vultures are found.
• Galibore Nature Camp : Take a break from the chaos of city life, unwind, and rest in the lap of nature. A property of Jungle Lodges & Resorts, the Galibore Nature Camp offers a fascinating wildlife experience. Get cozy with spotted deers, grizzled giant squirrel, marsh crocodiles, turtles and snakes, etc and get acquainted with over 230 species of birds. For more information, Visit the Official Website

• Channapatna Lacquerware: 60 km from Bengaluru is the small town of Channapatna or locally called as gombegala ooru (the town of toys). Every day, over 3000 local craftsmen produce colourful lacquerware including wooden toys, games/ puzzles, jewellery, coasters, napkin rings, powder boxes etc. This vegetable-dyed lacquerware is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the World Trade Organization. The toys, which are lightweight yet tough, were originally made exclusively from ivory wood and coated with lacquer made from vegetable dyes. Traditionally, the colours used are a mix of vegetable dyes and food-grade pigments. The natural dyes include turmeric for yellow, indigo powder for blue, vermillion or kumkum powder for orange and red, and katha (acacia tree extract) for brown. The colours used for these toys specially for infants/ children is non-toxic and thus safe. Visitors are encouraged to visit toy shops or manufacturing units and encourage local craft by purchasing toys or dolls that appeal to them. In the 2015 Republic Day parade, the Karnataka tableau featured Channapatna handicrafts and won the third prize.
• Innovative Film City: Located at Bidadi in the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, this entertainment zone contains a global film production centre, museums, India’s first comprehensive film school, an amphitheater, a 100,000 sq ft food court, water rides, go karting and much more.
• Pyramid Valley International: Located in Kanakapura Road, Pyramid Valley International is administered and run by Pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement. The Trust, a not-for-profit organization, was founded by Brahmarshi Patriji in the year 2003, to setup an international Meditational University near Bengaluru. It is considered to be the world’s largest meditation Pyramid and is constructed in a scientific way. The centre conducts regular classes and seminars on Meditation/ New Age Spirituality and its benefits. The place also has a library with a good collection of Spiritual books. A must visit place for mental relaxation.
• Bevooru: Ancient Jain center and popular for pottery and toys. Thimmappana Betta near Bevoor has a 16th century Venkataramana temple. Bevoor is also home to Usalamma Chowdeshwari, Sri Rama, Maramma and Kempamma temples.
• Bidadi: Toyota Kirloskar Motors, makers of Toyota cars and SUVs have their plant in Bidadi. Bidadi is also home to several other industries

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About Ramanagaram: RAMANAGARAM (48 km from Bangalore) situated in a valley surrounded by  rocky hillocks was a sub-divisional headquarters from 1884. It became a taluk headquarters in 1928, and the place was named Ramanagaram in 1949 . It is the biggest cocoon marketing centre now. It is spread on either banks of the Arkavati and the old bridge connecting the town was built by Sir Barry Close, the Resident at the Royal Court of Mysore. Hence, the place was named as Closept, as mentioned in Persian as well as Kannada record, erected by Diwan Purnaiah in 1800. The township was also founded around the same time for greater security of the high road, which then passed through a wild forest route.       The present name, of Ramanagaram finds its origin from the once existed village Ramagiri at the foothills of the Ramadevarabetta. The present town has an Agrahara on the left bank of the Arkavati with a temple of Arkeshwara built in later Vijayanagara style. The temple is said to have been renovated by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III, facing west and has a Garbhagriha, a spacious Navaranga and has an inner Prakara. The Linga was reinstalled about four years ago. The annual Jatra is held on Phalguna Shuddha Poornima, when more than 2,000 people assemble. Beside this temple, to the left, is the Prasannambadevi shrine and to the right is another small shrine of Venugopalaswamy.

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• Non A/C Transport from Bangalore to Bangalore
• 1 Breakfast
• Basic First- aid support

What is NOT included in the tour

• Anything not mentioned above.

Things To Carry:

• Personal medication (if any)
•  Day backpack
•  Water bottles (enough to carry at least 2 litres of water)
•  Energy Food (Chocolate bars, flavoured milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc).
•  Rain gear, Sunglasses, Sunscreen.
•  Camera (optional)

Tentative Schedule:

06:30 AM - Pickup from BMC, Indiranagar 06:45 AM - Pickup from  New Shanti sagar Hotel, Domlur 07:00 AM - Pick up from Sapphire Toys, Richmond Road (Near Sacred Heart Church) 09:00 AM - Reach Campsite, Have breakfast 10:00 AM - Start Trekking, Reach peak, explore. Have packed lunch  11:45 AM - Reach the peak & have packed lunch        12:30 PM - Start trekking down             02:00 PM - Reach campsite have snacks                         02:30 PM - Start back to Bangalore                          04:30 PM - Arrival at Bangalore

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Ramadevara betta hills night trek from Bangalore, Ramanagara

Ramadevara Betta or Ramadevara hills is a trek famous for Rama temple situated at the top of the hill in the Ramanagar district of Karnataka. buy Bactroban generic buy Bactroban no prescription over the counter This place is famous for the short bike trips, religious tours from Bangalore. Below are the more details about the Ramadevara betta. buy bupropion generic buy bupropion no prescription over the counter

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Ramadevara Betta distance

Distance from Bangalore: 60 Kms Distance from Ramanagara: 3 Kms Drive on Bangalore-Mysore highway; Take the right deviation on Mysore highway after Ghousia college, Ramanagara and follow the road for 2 Kms.

Once you reach at the base, climb the stairs almost 300 in numbers and then you reach the temple. You can further climb from there. There is a trail to reach to the top or you can ask the locals or priests.

How to Reach Ramadevara Betta from Bangalore?

While going:.

• Take “Tirupati-Chamarajanagar Fast Passenger – 56214” leaves Bangalore City Station (SBC) @ 07.30 am and reaches Ramanagara by 8:25am.
• Take an auto from Ramanagara railway station; ask for Ramadevara hills and within 15 min you reach there.

Returning to Bangalore from Ramadevara Hills:

• Hubli Express @ 16:20 pm and another @18:00 hr

Ramadevara hills Significance:

Lord Rama is said to have visited this place during his 14 years exile. There is a temple of lord Rama at the top of the hill. The super hit movie ‘Sholay’ was shot here.

Rama Tirtha pond

A natural pond between two adjacent hills at the top where rainwater gets harvested. Thousand years old temple: There is a temple of lord Rama, as claimed by the priest, the temple is more than 1000 years old with statues of Rama and Sita.

An awesome viewpoint from top of the hill. One side is the Mysore highway and another side is a far and long series of hills; Birds, Photography, Vultures (rare and sometimes), Peace, Flora and fauna, Kannada culture, countryside

Ramadevara Betta Night trek 

We went but in the morning, were caught by the local people and settled sown the matter for Rs. 150 each. You can give it a try. Also, the  Best time to visit will be  Early morning or evening (Avoid rainy seasons, stairs become decisive)

Places of interest near Ramadevara Betta hills:

• Ramanagara Boating point (Rangarayara doddi lake run by RCUDA)
• Distance from Ramadevara Betta: 10 Kms
• Boating charges: 25/hour

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8 replies to “ramadevara betta hills night trek from bangalore, ramanagara”.

Thanks for the info Admin….just wanted to know wht will be the avg time of trekking… Going up n coming back?

Depends on your fitness but it should not take more than 2 hours in total.

Is the night trekking allowed here. Plz help. If yes. What would be the ideal time to start the trekking

Night trekking is allowed but sometimes local people give you a trouble. The ideal time to start the trek will be around 10 o clock but be careful during the monsoons. It might not be fun at all to trek in the rain and spend time at the peak seeing no beauty

Thank you trekkerp , it is a very nice and informative blog

Thank you Akshay

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Ramnagar or Ramnagara, also popular as the "Ramnagara of Sholey", after a popular mid-70's Bollywood movie. Ramnagara is a great option for a single-day getaway from Bangalore.

• Short trek to Ramanagar monolith with the guide.
• Experience the panoramic views of the region from the top of  Ramdevarabatta hill.
• Enjoy the adventurous activities like rappelling, zip line and kayaking at the water reservoir. 

Detailed Overview

Ramanagara is approximately 50 km southwest of Bangalore. It has an average elevation of 747 metres (2450 feet). Ramanagara is famous for the huge rocky outcroppings.  This region has several tall granitic hills which are famous for many short rock climbs, typically 1 to 2 pitches in length. Grades vary from 5.8 American to 5.11 American. It is home to some of the world's oldest granite outcrops.  Ramdevarabetta showing the cave entrances made for the film Passage to India Another well-known hill is Ramadevarabetta.

• The guests are required to report at the pick up location (please refer meet up information)
• After the pick-up, we'll head towards Ramnagar.
• Expected time to reach the base in Ramnagar is 8:00 am.
• You will be served breakfast here and after that, we proceed to trek on the  Ramdevarabatta hill.
• Trek will be an easy hike for the most part of the stretch to the top. Last past to the top will be a steeper climb. 
• Once on top, explore the views of other hillocks around and spend the time to enjoy the views.
• We will descend back to the base.
• After reaching the base by 12 noon, we will proceed with other activities like rappelling & zipline.
• Lunch would be served, after which we proceed to experience kayaking.
• By 5 pm, we will start our journey back to Bangalore, expected time to arrival will be 7:30 pm.
• The drop points for the guests will be the same as the pick-up points.

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• Transportation in a shared vehicle.
• Breakfast and lunch.
• Service of a knowledgeable guide.
• Adventure activity charges.
• Anything not specified in the inclusions above.

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Landscapes, temples, and hills make this town quite popular among tourists. Ramadevara Betta which stands at a height of 747 meters is the most popular rock climbing hillock in this region. The 600-year-old Historical temple Malleshwara attracts tourists and pilgrims alike. This place also houses famous temples like the Banni Mahakali, Chamundeshwari, Kengal Anjaneya Swamy and Arkeshwara. Well known for its wooden toys, Channapattana is a favorite spot for lovers of arts and craft. Janapada Loka –folk museum, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Mekedaatu – the meeting point of rivers Kaveri and Arkavati, Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary and Kanva Reservoir are also some of the places to see around in Ramanagara. The ideal time to visit this place is between October and March. Read more about Ramanagara

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11 Best One-Day Trekking Destinations near Bangalore

Trekking has become the most favorite weekend activity for Bangaloreans. Fortunately, there are many places to visit near Bangalore for trekking enthusiasts. With substantial young population from technology industry, Bangalore trekking sites are often crowded with large number of adventure enthusiasts trying to catch a sunrise view, particularly on the weekends. While the long, overnight trekking destinations of Karnataka like Kumara Parvatha, Kudremukh, Brahmagiri Peak are little far away, Trawell.in tries to list the top trekking sites within 120 km from Bangalore that can be visited in one day from Bangalore City.

1. Savandurga Hill

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The Savandurga hill is considered to be among the largest monolith hills in Asia. This is one of the popular trekking destinations around Bangalore . Savandurga consists of two hills, the Billigudda and the Karigudda. They serve as the base for pilgrims who come to visit the Savandi Veerabhadreshwara Swamy temple and Narasimha Swamy temple, situated at the base of the hills.

Trekking in Savandurga is an extremely popular activity. There are actually two main trekking trails that run up towards Savanadurga. One is the Karigudda and the other is the Billigudda trail. The climb along Biligudda goes through the ruined fort built by Kempe Gowda. The climb up to the fort tower can be a challenging trek. For adventure seekers, Karigudda can be a satisfying trek. Night trekking and watching sunrise is the most popular activity in Savandurga.

Distance (From Bangalore City) : 48 Kms

Trek Difficulty Level : Easy to Moderate

Average Elevation : 4022 feet

Popular for : Night Trek, Sunrise View

More Details : Savandurga Hill Trek

2. Ramanagara

Ramanagara is a town in Karnataka. It is base for few good short trekking trails in Karnataka Tourism . Ramanagara is famous for its silk market, giving it the other name of Silk town. The Ramanagara district is surrounded by seven majestic hills Shivaramagiri, Yatirajagiri, Somagiri, Krishnagiri, Revana Siddeshwara hill, Jala Siddeshwara hill and Sidilakallu hill. Ramanagara is one of the most popular trekking spots around Bangalore. Another Famous hill at Ramanagara is Ramagiri hill, the shooting location of the famous film Sholay, which is about 4 km from Ramanagara. The top of the hill has an ancient Pattabhi Rama temple. The Revana Siddeshwara Betta and the Ramadevara hills are the most popular destinations for trekking in Ramanagara.

Adventure enthusiasts can also engage in the challenging and rewarding sport of Rock Climbing in Ramanagara. Over here, two types of rock climbing can be enjoyed: Pitch Climbing and Bouldering. Janapada Loka and Kanva reservoir are the nearby attraction of Ramanagara. It is an ideal spot for camping with good fishing spots and bird watching outposts.

Distance (From Bangalore City) : 55 Kms

Trek Difficulty Level : Moderate to Difficult

Average Elevation : 3000 feet

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3. Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills or Nandidurga is a popular tourist destination from Bangalore. With an altitude of about 1,478 meter, it is an ideal place for trekking and hiking. This is one of the top trekking destination near to visit as part of your Bangalore trip . It gets its name from the ancient Nandi or bull which is meant to be the mount of Lord Shiva. It was one of the Tipu’s summer retreats. There are about 1,200 steps laid from foot of the hill to reach the top. Bhoga Nandishwara Temple situated in Nandi village at the foot of the hills is a must visit place which houses a 1000 year old sculpture of Nandi.

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and Tipu’s Drop, a 600 ft cliff from where Tipu Sultan used to throw his prisoners, offers a spectacular view of the valley. Amrita Sarovar Lake, ruins of Tipu Sultan’s fort are other places to visit. There are also three temples dedicated to Sri Ugra Narasimha, Sri Yoga Narasimha and Sri Bhoga Narasimha. There are few accommodation options available on the peak for those who want to experience early morning sunrise, though trekking the peak early in the morning is the best option. Self camping on the peak is not safe. Nandi Hills is also one of the top weekend getaways from Bangalore .

Distance (From Bangalore City) : 60 Kms

Average Elevation : 4850 feet

Popular for : Sunrise View, Early Morning Trek

More Details :   Nandi Hills Trek

4. Skandagiri

Skandagiri is an ancient mountain fortress lies at an altitude of about 1350 m. This is an ideal destination for a night trek around Bangalore, camping, and bird watching. Skandagiri is also known as Kalavara Durga. It has an ancient dilapidated fort that belonged to a local king and was later concurred and used by Tipu Sultan. After Tipu’s downfall, the fort was ignored and laid in ruins. The Skandagiri trek is a moderately difficult trek. There are two routes to reach the base of the hill. One is from Chikballapur town and the other as a detour from the road that leads to Nandi Hills. The trek starts from the Papagni Temple at the foot of the hill.

More famous for night trekking, Skandagiri is one of the top places to visit in Karnataka , for trekking enthusiasts. Hundreds of people gather there on Saturday and Sunday mornings to watch the sunrise. It is best climbed very early in the morning or in a full moon night. Sunrise seen from the top is breathtaking. On the uphill trek you will encounter two caves. One is at the base of the hill and the other is on the midway – approximately thirty feet from the top. The best time to visit Skandagiri is from May to December.

Distance (From Bangalore City) : 61 Kms

Trek Difficulty Level : Moderate

Average Elevation : 4430 feet

Popular for : Night Trek, Camping, Sunrise View

More Details : Skandagiri Night Trek

5. Makalidurga

Makalidurga is a hill fort situated near the village of Makali in Karnataka. It used to be granary storage of the late 1800’s palegar ‘Makaliraya’. At the foothill there is a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. From the hill top it is very beautiful to see the lakes on either side, curvy roads and the railway track below this hill. The glimpse of the train from here is very exciting. Makalidurga Trek is a moderately difficult trek. The trekking trail here is not as popular as Savandurga but the experience is still wonderful. The Fort situated atop the massive granite hill is the main attraction in Makalidurga. The fort at the summit has an old temple of Shiva with Nandi and in legend Markandeya Rishi performed penance here.

According to the history of Makalidurga, Vijayanagara Empire where they used to conduct army exercises in this place. The place was later captured by Shahaji (father of Shivaji) after Vijayanagara Empire and then was ruled by Kempe Gowda after he captured it from Shahaji. The night trekking in Makalidurga is an excellent experience. The months of September to February are the best time to trek in Makalidurga.

Popular for : Night Trek, Views

More Details : Trek to Makalidurga

6. Devarayanadurga

Devarayanadurga is a rocky hill situated in the midst of picturesque locality at an altitude of 3940 ft. The main attraction of Devarayanadurga is the temples of Yoga Narasimha & Bhoga Narasimha. The Bhoga Narasimha temple is located at the foothills while the Yoga Narasimha shrine is located at the top of the hill. This is one of the popular tourist places and a good trekking destination near Bangalore. Many people trek the hill from the Bhoga Narasimha Temple at foothill. One can driver further from Yoga Narasimha temple to the peak of the hill to capture a nice view of the valley and surrounding places.

Devarayanadurga is famous for the natural water spring called Namada Chilume which is considered as the source of Jayamangali River. There are two other springs known as Ramatirtha and Dhanushtirtha. There is a large cave nearby with figures of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana. The car festival of Sri Bhoga Narasimha Swamy is held during the month of March/April here. Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Jayanthi, an annual celebration of Narasimha avathara day takes place here during the month of Chaitra (around May).

Distance (From Bangalore City) : 72 Kms

Average Elevation : 3940 feet

Popular for : Water Springs, Views

More Details : Devarayanadurga Travel Info

7. Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta

Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta is a popular hill situated near Kanakapura town. It is one of the highest hills in the area, and among the top places to visit near Mysore , and also a good destination for short trekking near Bangalore. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Rangaswamy at the peak of Bilikal Betta. Every year, pilgrims from the surrounding area climb this hill to celebrate a festival at the Rangaswamy temple at the top.

Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta belongs to the Eastern Ghats and is filled with shrub forest. The view from the top is very picturesque as one can see the hillocks from the surrounding Kanakapura range, mainly BM betta, Kabbala durga and Savanadurga too. Best time to visit Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta is during the post monsoon season of August to January. The trek starts from Konala Doddi, which about 6 kms from Bilikal Betta. Apart from the Trek route from Konala Doddi, there is jeep track till the peak from Kanakapura, which can also be trekked but a little long route.

Distance (From Bangalore City) : 75 Kms

Average Elevation : 3780 feet

Popular for : Nature

More Details : Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta Trek Guide

8. Anthargange

Anthargange is a wonderful tourist place with religious significance as well as a nature & trekking destination. The place is famous for Anthargange Caves and Temple. This is one of the popular pilgrimage sites to visit and also a wonderful site for night trekking around Bangalore. Anthargange literally means Inner Spring, named after a spring originated in the hill and water flows through a bull statue at the temple in middle of the Anthargange hill. The temple is situated amidst thick vegetation and a wonderful spot to experience natural beauty of the area. Motorable road is available close to the temple but vehicles need to be parked at the entrance of the hill and need to walk up hill for about 15 minutes to reach the temple.

The temple is very ancient and considered sacred. There is a water pool formed by the water sourced from the spring. The Anthargange Caves are located on the peak which is about an hour trek from the temple. There are several caves on the hill top that can be explored by foot. Some of the caves are quite big and good for camping. Several visitors trek up the hill to camp overnight on the hill.

Distance (From Bangalore City) : 80 Kms

Average Elevation : 4050 feet

Popular for : Caves, Night Trek, Camping

More Details : Anthargange Trek

9. Channarayana Durga

Channarayana Durga is a hilltop fort near Madhugiri in Tumkur district of Karnataka. There are few temples and old structures inside the fort. This is one of the ideal trekking destinations around Bangalore. Channarayana Durga was strategic fortress during medieval times and many battles were fought for its possession. The fort was originally built by Channapa Gouda in the 17th century, a feudal lord from Madhugiri. Later the fort fell into the hands of the Marathas. But in subsequent year’s control of the fort changed several times between Marathas and Mysore Wodeyars. The British took over the fort during third Mysore war and then abandoned it.

Channarayana Durga trek can be classified as moderate. During the monsoons, this initial trek would be difficult as the smooth rock would become slippery. The trek to Channarayana Durga is quite interesting and there are no signboards with very few tourists visiting. It takes about half day to trek to the top and explore the fort. The best time to visit Channarayana Durga is from September to December.

Distance (From Bangalore City) : 100 Kms

Average Elevation : 3730 feet

Popular for : Fort

More Details : Channarayana Durga Trip

10. Madhugiri

Madhugiri is a town in Tumkur district of Karnataka. Madhugiri is famous for a hill which is the second largest monolithic rock hill in Asia after Savandurga. It lies at an altitude of 3,930 feet and is becoming a famous trekking destination from Bangalore. There is a fort on the slopes of the hill which derives its name Madhugiri from the Honey bee colonies that were abundant during those days. Antaralada Bagilu, Diddibagilu, and Mysore Gate are the three gateways of the fort. There is a temple of Gopalakrishna at the top of the hill.

The construction of original mud fort was started around 1678 during the reign of Raja Heera Gowda and was finally completed around 1740 AD. Further fortification was carried out by Hyder Ali, who added huge arches, watch towers and large circular granaries. It was under the control of the British for a short duration. The trek to Madhugiri is of moderate to difficult level and takes about 1.5 hours one way. The trek starts at the bottom of the fort. October to March is the best time to visit Madhugiri. Visitors need to carry plenty of water and some snacks.

Distance (From Bangalore City) : 106 Kms

Average Elevation : 3930 feet

Popular for : Fort, Views

More Details : Madhugiri Trek

11. Kunti Betta

Kunti Betta is a picturesque hill situated in Pandavapura Taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka. This place Pandavapura was named after the Pandavas who had been here during their exile days. Kunti Betta is marked by the two rocky hills at an altitude of 2,880 feet. These rocky hills are surrounded by sugarcane, paddy fields & coconut trees. There is a temple with a pond at the foot of the hill which serves as a popular destination for pilgrims. The Kunti Betta trek starts from the right side of the pond. It takes 2 hours to reach the top of hill from the temple at the base. Kunti Betta is one of the best sites for trekking near Bangalore for one day trip and also one of the popular places to visit in Mysore .

In addition to the abundant beauty of the vicinity, the trekkers can also get indulged in a night trek in Kunti Betta and experience the best of night treks around Bangalore. The overnight journey is very exciting to make it to the perfect destination for trekking on the hills of Kunti Betta. Kunti Betta is a perfect place for rock climbing and rappelling. Thonnur Lake, which is 4 km away from the Kunti Betta Peak, is a source of water for many villages in the surrounding area. It can be visited along with Kunti Betta. The best time to visit Kunti Betta is from October to May.

Distance (From Bangalore City) : 122 Kms

Average Elevation : 2880 feet

Popular for : Night Trek, Nature, Lake

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Kunagalu Betta Ramanagara | A Lovely Trek Near Bangalore

Kunagalu Betta, Ramanagara – Hey, where we are going this weekend? not the touristy places in Bangalore for sure, so where? why not do something offbeat and try out the trekking around Bangalore? this Kunnagalu betta looks good, near to Bangalore and also its rainy season around, let’s go!

Kunagalu Betta Overview

if you are bored of the same Bangalore touristy places, then heads towards Bangalore-Mysore road and reach the famous Ramanagara, Kunagalu Betta is quite easy to reach from Bangalore. At Ramanagara cross the level crossing next to the railway station, and keep driving till you see this hill to your left.

or you can follow Google maps and reach the base of the village, It’s a small nice village and you will immediately start feeling the freshness in the air.

However, being the rural part of Karnataka, expect a language barrier if you do not know the local language, I will recommend having your awesome Kandigan friends standby in case you need to communicate in the village.

Betta in Kanada means “small hill” and true to its meaning it’s a small hill, if you do the full trek from the base of the village, you need to cover approx 2.5Km to reach the top or if you drive your 2 wheeler or 4 wheeler to the uphill, you can cover almost 40% of the trek, the choice is yours!

Kunagalu Betta Trek is it worth?

it depends on you, yes it is in all sense, however, I will say the place, trek, and experience come alive around Monsoon, due to greenery all around, during summer or dry season, it may look like a dried up trek. I went in the month of August and hence, I found it refreshing, fun to do, and definitely recommend to you or even for a family trek near Bangalore.

You will get a nice early morning road trip from Bangalore to Ramangara on the infamous Bangalore-Mysore highway. I think and I am optimistic in 2 years from now the load on the existing highway will reduce and it will be more fun to drive due to the new expressway coming up.

Give Me More Tips

For the best and enjoyable experience, please either trek in the early time or in the evening time, I will definitely say, avoid the late morning, afternoon and late afternoon, it will be super hot and possibly dry.

Carry snacks, water, and sunglasses with a cap, because for obvious reasons. You can have a light breakfast on Bangalore-Mysore highway like A2B, Vatika, etc. The most important point is that please do not litter the place, carry your trash with yourself and dump it at a safer location.

The last tip is that while you return, you may visit the main Ramanagara town and search on google for the hotel name “Janardhan” it is a lot famous for the authentic local sweet of Mysore Pak, I bet you will experience the best Mysore Pak from here. However, expect a crowd and slow service.

Another Offbeat Place Near Kunagalu Betta?

Yes, if you are done with one trek, I am sure you won’t be doing another else there is Ramanagara Ramdevara Betta on the opposite side of Bangalore- Mysore highway, which is more organized, maintained, and easy to hike, it is the exact spot where the movie Sholey was shot.

However, if you are looking for more relaxed and closer to Bangalore then this lovely Manchanbele Dam is the one to go and enjoy the beauty

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• 15 Best Trekking Places Near Bangalore In 2024 For Thrill Seekers To Visit

23 Mar 2023

Are you planning a weekend dedicated to trekking near Bangalore ? If so, our list of the best trekking places near Bangalore will come in handy when you begin your research. Let’s start the journey to the lesser known yet incredibly captivating trekking destinations near Bangalore that’ll give your weekend a new purpose.

It’s time to break free from the nerve-wracking hubbub of the city, pack your bag, and say goodbye to the chaos for a while.

15 Best Trekking Places Near Bangalore In 2024

Scroll down to find some of the best treks near Bangalore that should definitely indulge in for an unmatched adventure. Make a note of all the best ones you find.

1. Ramanagara – Trekking In The ‘Silk Town’

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Ramanagara—the shooting venue for the legendary Hindi movie ‘Sholay’, is one of the best trekking places near Bangalore . Famed for the silk market and a scenic trek, Ramnagara is popular amongst both amateur trekkers and professionals. It is also known for rock climbing, bird watching, and the ancient Pattabhi Rama temple , some of the many things that make it a perfect spot for weekend treks near Bangalore .

Distance Between Ramanagara And Bangalore: 50 km Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult Highlights: Pitch climbing and fishing in Kanva and Janapada Loka reservoir Things to do:  Camping, bird watching, trekking, shop for souveniers 

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2. Nandi Hills – Trek In Tipu Sultan’s Summer Retreat

Located at an altitude of 1478 m, Nandi hills or Nandidurg is one of the most popular places for trekking near Bangalore . One can climb up 1,200 steps to reach the summer palace of Tipu Sultan located on the top. It is a mesmeric location and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and Amrita Sarovar . One can practice rock climbing and rappel from Tipu’s Drop – a famous rock outcrop of Nandi Hills.

Distance From Bangalore: 60 km Difficulty level: Easy to moderate Highlights: Most photogenic sunrise from Tipu’s drop (a rocky outcrop) Things to do:  Paragliding, cycling, shopping,

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3. Skandagiri – Every Trekking Pro’s Favourite

In Skandagiri, the trek starts from Papagani Temple that can be easily accessed from Bangalore, Nandi Hills, or Chikballapur town. One can find two caves in the entire stretch. This is a fairly tough trek and mostly taken by experts. Also known as Kalavara Durga , this is one of the most beautiful trekking places in Bangalore , especially for night trekking around Bangalore . Explorers planning road trips from Bangalore will love this little piece of beauty.

Distance From Bangalore: 61 km Difficulty level: Moderate Highlights: Camping and bird watching Things to do:  Fishing, bumper boat ride, jet skiing

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4. Anthargange – A Unique Little Place In Karnataka

Volcanic rocks, boulders, caves, and small hillocks have made Anthargange one of the most frequently visited trekking places around Bangalore. This trail is a combination of trekking and cave exploration. This is a 3-km long journey that takes you through tough, tricky trails and some of the most gorgeous vistas. Considered to be one of the best places for solo trekking near Bangalore, the trek is of any easy level and absolutely scenic, which makes it one of the best treks near Bangalore .

Distance From Bangalore: 70 km Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate Highlights: Overnight camping in the caves Things to do:  Caving, trekking, visit Someshwara temple

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5. Savandurga Hill – One Of The Largest Monoliths In Asia

One of the most picturesque trekking places around Bangalore, Savandurga is perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure lovers. There are two popular trails in Savandurga: Karigudda and Billigudda . This is a more popular and challenging trek through the age-old fort of Kempe Gowda .

Distance From Bangalore: 70 km Difficulty level: Easy to moderate Highlights: One of the best places to trek near Bangalore during the night Things to do:  Night trek, visit Manchanabele Dam, visit Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple

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6. Devarayanadurga – Amid Lush Green Forests And Caves

With two temples, Bhoga Narsimha at the base and Yoga Narsimha at the top, the trekking of Devarayanadurga offer a mesmeric view of the surrounding. The region is dotted with numerous natural springs and Namada Chilume is one of them. One will also find a huge cave with idols of Rama, Laxmana and Sita, en-route, which makes it one of the most charming trekking places near Bangalore for pilgrims and adventure seekers alike.

Distance From Bangalore: 72 km Difficulty Level: Moderate Highlights: Cave festival of Sri Bhoga Narasimha Swamy from March to April Things to do: Visit Nijagal fort, visit Yoga Narsimha Temple, trekking

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7. Makalidurga – Massive Granite Hillock To Climb On

This is a moderately difficult trek through granite hillocks, wild shrubs, and other vegetation. Makalidurga boasts of its serenity and the sight of the ruined fort at the top delights every trekker. A one day trek near Bangalore, Makalidurga is trekked by adventure enthusiasts, especially from September to February. Since it’s only located 75 km away from Bangalore, it is one of the closest trekking places near Bangalore .

Distance From Bangalore: 75 km Difficulty Level: Moderate Highlights: Photography of the surrounding forests, curvy roads, and temple of Lord Krishna at the foothill Things to do: Visit Sri Vani Science Park, visit Ghati Subramanya Temple, Kinvah Vineyards

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8. Madhugiri – One Of The Least Explored Trekking Spots

Madhugiri is the second-largest monolithic rock after Savanagiri and amongst the most beautiful offbeat places near Bangalore. On the way, one can see Madhugiri Fort built by Hyder Ali , which was infested with honey bee colonies soon after it was built. Though it’s among the best trekking places near Bangalore , the one and a half hours long trekking duration can be quite challenging at some stretches.

Distance From Bangalore: 100 km Difficulty Level: Moderate Highlights: Architectural ruins of Gopalakrishna Temple on the peak Things to do:  Visit Madhugiri fort, visit Sri Chennakeshava Temple, visit Pavagada Fort

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9. Channarayana Durga – Swear By The Beauty Of The Surroundings

To enjoy the rustic beauty of the hills and the age-old fort, trek to Channarayana Durga. It is a moderate one day trek near Bangalore and takes about half a day to ascend and explore the Maratha fort , located atop. There are no proper signboards, so trekkers sometimes get confused with the direction. With so much to offer, it’s one of the best trekking places near Bangalore .

Distance From Bangalore: 100 km Difficulty Level: Moderate Highlights: The area grows shrubs and herbs with medicinal value Things to do: Witness the sunrise, trekking, sightseeing

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10. Kunti Betta – For Some Excitement And Thrill

With a cocktail of the topography of rocky boulders, grasslands, and granite outcrops, Kunti Betta is one of the best trekking places near Bangalore known for night trekking. Overnight trekking near Bangalore in Kunti Betta is thrilling and worth the pain you take to trek it. People ascend at night and enjoy the most photogenic sunrise and stunning views of the surrounding paddy fields, forests and a sparkling lake.

Distance From Bangalore: 122 km Difficulty Level: Moderate Highlights: Stunning view of Thonnur Lake Things to do:  Visit Kunti Kund, visit Kunti Temple, visit Parikrama Point

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11. Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta – See The White Rocks

Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta in the Eastern Ghats is one of the most popular trekking places in Bangalore situated near the famed Kanakapura town. It is also one of the highest hill towns in the area, thus making your trek all the more thrilling. It is also known as Bilikal Betta sometimes which means white rocks. It’s an excellent destination for short treks around Bangalore if you’re more into easy level trekking. Once you’re at the top, you can bask in the awesome views and visit the temple dedicated to Lord Rangaswamy. You can also visit at the time of the Rangaswamy temple festival at the top that locals celebrate there.

Distance From Bangalore: 75 km Difficulty Level: Moderate Highlights: Temple on top, breathtaking views Things to do: Visit Chunchi Falls, visit Janapada Loka, visit Lord Ranga Swamy Temple

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12. Bheemeshwari – For Fishing Enthusiasts

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This is a small town which is situated in the Mandya district and popular amongst fishing enthusiasts. Bheemeshwari is also home to the Mahseer fishes which are known as the best game fish in the world. Amidst the tranquil beauty of nature, this place is truly paradise which is located just a few hours away from Bangalore. Alongside the flora and fauna, this place is also famous for other adventure activities like boating, trekking and camping. This place is also home to a wide range of birds and other wildlife creatures like leopards, crocodiles and wild boars. It is amongst the famous trekking spots near Bangalore.

Distance Between Bheemeshwari And Bangalore: 9.9 Kms Difficulty Level: Moderate Highlights: Fishing Things to do: Bheemeshwari Wildlife Sanctuary, boating, fishing

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13. Kumara Parvatha – The 6th Highest Peak In Karnataka

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Famously called Pushpagiri, Kumara Parvatha is known to be the highest peak in Pushpagiri wildlife sanctuary. This also holds a record of being the 6th highest peak of Karnataka. The Kumara Parvatha trek is one of the toughest and challenging treks of the South which takes around 2 days to complete. The total distance of the trek is 13 km and it is located at a height of 4000 feet. Situated at the Subrahmanya village, this is one of the ideal treks to experience by the adventure junkies. It is one of the best places to trek near Bangalore.

Distance Between Kumar Parvatha And Bangalore: 258 Kms Difficulty Level: Difficult Highlights: Scenic views, Village lifestyle Things to do: Photography, camping, caving

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14. Mullayanagiri – Go For Mountain Biking

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Resting at a height of 1930 ft above sea level, Mullayanagiri is a beautiful place situated at the Baba Budan Giri Range of Western Ghats. This is considered the highest peak which is located between the Nilgiris and the Himalayas. Surrounded by the beautiful view of nature’s finest beauty and grassland, this is one of the must-visit places for adventure lovers. This is a 4 km trek that starts from Sarpadhari and has a steep trail. There are other fun activities like mountain biking and road biking which is worth experiencing.

Distance Between Mullayanagiri And Bangalore: 264 Kms Difficulty Level: Moderate Highlights: Mountain biking trail Things to do: Trekking,  mountain biking, visit Hebber waterfalls

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15. Tadiandamol – Second Highest Peak In Karnataka

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This is one of the highest mountain peaks located at Coorg resting at an altitude of 1748 m above the sea level. Considered to be one of the best places for trekking and hiking, this is also an ideal trek for beginners. Known as the second highest peak in Karnataka, the Tadiandamol trek is a great option to spend time amidst nature and enjoy a great time.

Distance Between Tadiandamol And Bangalore: 268 Kms Difficulty Level: Moderate Highlights: Panoramic view of nature Things to do: Visit Kabbe Hills, visit Chelavara Falls, visit Igguthappa Temple

Tips For Trekking Places Near Bangalore

• If you’re a beginner start with an easy trek or go for group trekking
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• Plan the itinerary well and avoid going for spontaneous trips 
• Invest in good quality trekking shoes 
• Use the trekking poles to get support on rough trails 

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There are plenty of best trekking places near Bangalore for a romantic and beautiful holiday in Bangalore . Thrill-seekers prefer to move to the hills for some adventure and that’s when our little guide comes to your rescue.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Best Trekking Places Near Bangalore

Which are the best places for night trekking in Bangalore?

Some of the best places for night trekking in and around Bangalore are: 1. Skandagiri 2. Ramanagara 3. Anthargange 4. Kunti Betta 5. Savandurga

Which are the most popular resorts near Bangalore?

Some of the best budget resorts near Bangalore for adventure seekers are: 1. Guhantara Resort 2. Shilhaandara Resort 3. Rd Nature Retreat 4. Jain Farms 5. Vana Resort

Is trekking allowed in Savandurga?

Yes, trekking is not only allowed in broad daylight, but this place is famous for trekking during the night time as well.

Are there mountains in Bangalore?

Bangalore is a well-developed city that is settled on the plains. While there are no mountains within Bangalore, there are many mountains near Bangalore where one could go for trekking and adventure activities over the weekends.

How can I go to the Skandagiri hills from Bangalore?

The best way to reach Skandagiri is from Chikballapur. One can get to Chikballapur from Bangalore via any state-run bus.

Is Bangalore a hill station?

No Bangalore is not a hill station. It is a metropolitan city that is located in the plains.

What is Bangalore famous for?

Bangalore is famous for being the Silicon Valley of India as it is the leading state in India when it comes to the field of IT. Apart from that, it is famous for its architecture, and the famous sweet of Mysore Pak.

Is night trekking allowed in Skandagiri?

Yes. Skandagiri is one of the best places for trekking near Bangalore where one can also experience night trekking.

What is the best time to visit Skandagiri?

For those who love to enjoy the picturesque views from the top of the mountains, and for all trekking enthusiasts, the best time to visit Skandagiri would be from the months of November to January.

Which is the best hill station near Bangalore?

Coorg and Chikmagalur are the two hill stations near Bangalore that are not to be missed by any of the travelers on their next trip.

Which is the most popular place of trekking in Bangalore?

There are more than 11 best treks near Bangalore. Ramanagara is one of the best trekking places near Bangalore. It is famous because one of the legendary movies Sholay, which was shot here in this hills.

Some of the best places to night trekking in and around Bangalore are Skandagiri trek, Ramanagara trek, Anthargange trek, Kunti Betta trek and Savandurga trek.

Which is the hardest trail near Bangalore?

Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta trail is one of the hardest trails near Bangalore. It is the highest hill in the area, this makes the trek more thrilling.

What is the apt time of trekking in Bangalore?

As summer ends and monsoon begins, this is the perfect time for trekking in Bangalore. And the period of October to January end is also the apt time for trek near Bangalore, as the weather is stabilised at this period.

What are the important equipment you need to carry while hiking?

One has to wear trekking shoes while hiking. As it is a hilly area near Bangalore, a warm light jacket should be worn. Water bottle and some refreshments should be packed in a bag when you are going for trekking near Bangalore.

Which is the least explored trekking spot near Bangalore?

Madhugiri is the least explored spot for trekking. The duration of this trail is two hours with some stretches on the way. It covers like 100 kms to reach Madhugiri from Bangalore. One can enjoy the architectural ruins of famous Gopalkrishna temple which is situated on the peak.

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Mekedatu, Sholay Shooting HillTop, Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market, Camping, Ramadevara Betta Hill, Janapada Loka, SRS Hills, Kanva Reservoir, Arkavati River, Ramanagara Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary and many more

Soothe your body with a perfect combination of peace and adventure with a wide range of places to visit in Ramanagara. While the bountiful Sholay hills are known for its adventure activities the SRS hills are a treasure for the rock climbers. Tourist Places in Ramanagara include Channapatna, Ramanagara Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary, Janapada Loka, Kanva Reservoir, and various other beautiful locales where you can spend quality time with your travel partners. Whether you are planning a vacation with your family or are looking for a perfect weekend getaway, these places will no chance to surprise you. Apart from this, you can also enjoy trekking in the night at Sholay hills or can laze down near the  Arkavati River gaping at the stars. So, leave behind the basic destinations and visit the “land of rock climbers - Ramanagara” 

Camping And Adventure Activities In Ramanagara

Add a tinge of thrill and adventure with one of the best places to visit in Ramanagara that is the camping site of Sholay hills. The campsite sprawls over 55 acres and offers a wide range of amenities to the visitors. Here one can enjoy Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking, Rain Dance, Rappelling, Zip-lining, Ice Breaker, Tongue Twister, Communication Game, Ladder Climbing, Team Task, Scavenger Hunt, Carrying the ball, Rowing the boat, 10 Mints, Trust walk, and whatnot. Not only this but here you can also play a lot of sports like volleyball, cricket, and several others that will make your day more memorable along with the beautiful surroundings.  Location: Sholay Hills, Ramanagra, Karnataka. Timings: Open for 24 hours. Price: Starting from INR 1,350 per person

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Ramanagara ramadevara betta vulture sanctuary.

One of the must-visit tourist places in Ramanagara is the Ramanagara Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary where you can watch the white-backed, long-billed, and Egyptian vultures that are a rare species. The park was built back in 2012 and three out of nine species of vultures are found here. If you love watching birds then this place is a true delight for you as it holds a rare concept with unique vultures that are on the verge of extinction. The park is spread over 346 hectares and the vultures can be spotted in the entire region. Location: Shri Pattabhi Rama Temple Sri Rama Hill, Thibbe Gowdana Doddi, Ramanagara, Karnataka 562159 Timings: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Price: Starting from INR 25 per person and an extra INR 20 parking fee.

Channapatna

Quaint town tucked away from the hum-drum of city life, Channapatna is known as the “town of toys”. This town is not only a trending hotspot in India but has gained importance in the world for manufacturing creative and unique wooden toys. Each one of them is elegantly carved out on wooden pieces and one can be seen on the roads creating these beautiful masterpieces. A few years back the art was about to die, but the Karnataka government helped the local artisans and revive the art. There are rumors that toys from the local artists have made their place in Obama’s White House for its intriguing style. Location: Ramanagara district, Karnataka Price: One day tour costs about INR 1,200 per person

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Ramadevara Betta Hill

One of the most sought after places to visit in Ramanagara is the Ramadevara Betta Hill that is located away from the concrete jungles of Bangalore. The hill is snuggled 3,000 feet above the ground and offers fantastic views of bountiful nature. Something that makes this spot popular is that the Bollywood blockbuster “Sholay” was shot here and the surroundings of the hills are just beyond one’s imagination. If you are planning for a soulful escape then this is the best choice for you. Location: Shri Pattabhi Rama Temple Sri Rama Hill, Thibbe Gowdana Doddi, Ramanagara, Karnataka 562159 Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Price: None

Night Trek In Ramanagara

Are you a nightcrawler? Take your nightlife excitement to another level with the night trek of Ramanagara. This is the place where rock climbing started and is a trending weekend escape from Bangalore. With the night trek, you can watch the sun go down and the sky change its color to deep black embellished with twinkling stars. There are several locales where can go for a trek like that Ramgiri where the blockbuster Sholay was shot or the SRS hills that are known for its Rappelling and rock climbing activities. Location: Sholay Hills, Ramanagra, Karnataka Timings: 24 hours open Price: Starting from INR 1,200 per person

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With the literal meaning “goat’s leap” in Kannada, Mekedatu is one of the most serene places to visit in Ramanagara. This locale features the confluence of Arkavati and Kaveri that is a delight to the eyes. The river flows through the gorge and the display it extends is just beautiful. This bountiful location is settled at the border of Chamarajanagar and Ramanagara district. If you are looking for a getaway from the concrete walls of Bangalore, then this is the place for you where you can find your “Nirvana”. Location:  Ramanagara District Karnataka, India Timings: All time open Price: None

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Sholay Shooting Hill Top

Located 50 km away from Bangalore, the Sholay Shooting HillTop was once a sleepy village and after two and a half years of shooting it certainly gained a lot of importance. The hill was the hideout place for Gabbar and the rugged terrains made the region look like a perfect place for the robbers. At the time of the shooting, artists from different corners came here as the hill was a great spot for rock climbing. After in  late 70’s this hill-top became one of the best places to see in Location: Sugganahalli, Karnataka 562159 Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Price: None

Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market

Explore the uniqueness of Asia’s largest cocoon market Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market which is located 40 km away from Bangalore. To your surprise, in this market, approximately 50,000 kg of the cocoon is sold every day and all of it is freshly cultivated by the farmers. This is one of the most revered tourist places in Ramanagara that sprawls over 2 acres. At this market, you can even shop the traditional silk artworks as it has a number of silk industries. Here you can shop the silks arts, take a tour to the silk industries, or lazily walk across the cocoon vendors. Location: SH17, Ijoor, Ramanagara, Karnataka 562159 Timings: 24 hours open Price: None

Escape to the beautiful Sri Revanna Siddeshwara Betta hills that is famed for its arduous rock climbing spots and Siddheshwar temple. On the entire hill, there are three temples namely Sri Revana Siddeshwara temple, Bheemeshwara and Renukamba temple that offer tranquil environs to the devotees. This elegant cave temple is snuggled on the notch of a monolithic stone hill and is surrounded by the trails of natural wonders. Whether you are looking for solace or wish to add a rock climbing experience to your trip, then this is the best pick. Location: SRS Hills, Ramanagra, Karnataka Timings: 24 hours open

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Arkavati River

Feast your eyes with the jaw-dropping views of the Arkavati river which is one of the most wonderful places to see in Ramanagara. The stellar river flows across Karnataka and originates from the Nandi hills that increase its grandeur even more. If you are looking for a soulful escape where you can watch the birds fly and soft cool breeze tickle over your face, then this is the perfect place for you. Another striking feature of this river is that it is the major source of water and is made up of three tributaries namely  Kumudavathi, Suvarnamukhi, and Vrishabhavathi Location: Near Nandi hills, Ramnagara Timings: 24 hours open Price: None

Janapada Loka

Take a look into the folk world at Janapada Loka, which is one of the most interesting places to visit in Ramanagara. Commonly it is known as the “Folk Culture World” this folk museum is located at the Bangalore Mysore highway and was built back in the late 19th century. The museum reflects 5,000 different folk artifacts and is divided into various segments. In each an every corner of the museum, there is a variant of Karnataka’s art and showcases the antique collection of about three decades. Location: Bangalore - Mysore Highway, State Highway 17, Ramanagar District, Doddamannugudde Forest, Karnataka 562159 Timings: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Price: Starting from INR 10 per person and an additional INR 100 for photos and videos.

Kanva Reservoir

Sprawling across 776 hectares the Kanva Dam is a man-made lake that attracts visitors from different corners. It is settled amidst the dense thickets and is a treasure for the bird watchers. Initially, it was established only as an irrigation process but later turned up as a great tourist spot. The reservoir is built across the Kanava river which is a tributary of the Kaveri river and is one of the most scenic spots of the region. Location: Channapatna, Ramanagara District, Karnataka Timings: 5:00 am to 7:00 pm Price: None

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There's a lot of enthusiasm amongst people to go out for a refreshing tour. Everyone these days wants to experience thrill and adventure to break the monotony of mundane city life which generally takes a toll on us being very demanding and hectic. It is must to take a break from the stress and rejuvenate self to be ready to face the tough life again. Depending on the budget and other factors like time, weather and distance, you may plan a trip outside the country or within India. When it comes to adventure activities or some adrenaline rush, people look for options in the northern part of the country, especially Himalayas. However, Deccan platue and southern part of the country also boasts a lot of about rugged hills and valleys where trekking and adventure activities are possible.

In addition, it is not always possible to get a lot of holidays or leaves from your work that you can plan a very long trip. Moreover, it becomes imperative to take a break from your work and feel refreshed!

If you are looking for trekking in Bangalore , a small place called Ramanagara is situated at just a distance of 50 km from the IT hub! For the enthusiast opting for trekking in Ramanagara , it is certain to offer beautiful treks. Not just trekking, Ramanagara offers a host of adventure activities. If you want to go to the next level and test your physical strength, rappelling and jummaring are also at your disposal. Rock climbing and chimney climbing are also amongst the options. If these are not the things that excite you and you are still looking for more, you must certainly be happy about the option of mountain biking, go carting (atv ride) and high rope traverse. Target shooting is also amongst the wide range of options.

Want to explore some water sports? You can simply go swimming or kayaking. For the explorer in you, Ramanagara has cave exploration to offer. You can perform any of the activities during the day, and at night you can just relax at the camp and bonfire. These options make it just the right choice for team building activities. Organizations can plan activities for the teams during the weekend. The activity can be selected from the host of activities listed above. Your breakfast, buffet lunch and tea are also taken care of. So carry all your required supplies like torch and get set to explore the adventure capital Ramanagara!

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• 06:30 AM Pick up starts from Bangalore
• 08:30 AM Reach Ramanagara campsite and have breakfast
• 09:45 AM Start the activity (Paintball & Zipline)
• 01:30 PM Fresh up and have lunch
• 03:00 PM Manchanbele Or Kanva Dam for water activities  & Rappelling 
• 05:30 PM Head back to Bangalore enroute Big banya tree
• 07:00 PM Reach Bangalore

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Marathahalli (06:30 AM) - Near Kalamandir Silk Board (07:00 AM) - Bus Stop, Opposite To Pizza Hut BTM (07:10 AM) Udupi - Garden Bus Stop, Opposite To A2B Banashankari (07:30 AM) - Bus Stop RR Nagar (08:15 AM) - Gopalan Arcade, Mysore Road

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Sunrise treks in the mountains– adventurous places to visit in bangalore.

Sunrise treks in Bangalore is a feeling of growing with the sun away from the noisy city life. Catching the first sunrise over the sea of mountains is every trekker’s dream. Day in and out if you have been dreaming of climbing the highest mountain trail to catch the glimpse of the morning sun, Namma Trip’s sunrise treks in Bangalore is your answer. The sunrise treks of the mountainous terrains of Bangalore has its own challenges, exhilarating travel experiences and satisfaction of finding yourself soaked in the sweat, soil and grandeur of Nature. It is a dream of an adventurous soul, which we are determined to fulfill with the best possible trails for trekking near Bangalore. 

We will give you opportunities to explore Karnataka in its raw beauty. Plan your next sunrise trekking in Bangalore with Namma Trip, gain new experiences by hiking and trekking the mountains, forests and rivers. Find out about the places to visit in Bangalore and Karnataka from our curated travel itineraries and activity list.

Skandagiri sunrise trek- the best travel experience 

Catch the Sunrise on Skandagiri Mountain on a day outing or night trekking in Bangalore. If ancient ruins, historical places and trekking in the wilderness pique your interest, Skandagiri Mountain with its rich history and muddy cliff trails should be your next marked places to visit in Bangalore. 

Skandagiri hills (Kalwarbetta or Kalavara Durga) is one of the most popular trekking places in India. A rather challenging trek, it is only 70 km from Bangalore. Skandagiri night trekking through the dark uphill trail, starting from Papagni temple entrance, with a torch in hand, your group and expert guides along, you see the lighted city across under the full moon. Like stars above everything holds a mysterious edge here. The 8 km trek to the peak, 1450 meters above mean sea level and the stunning sunrise view makes you believe in the beauty of Nature more. 

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Narayanagiri sunrise trek

Join Namma Trip’s mountain sunrise treks to Narayanagiri to find the joy of trekking the best summits of the Western Ghats of Karnataka.

Planning a one day trip from Bangalore within 60 km distance, look for Narayanagiri or Swamy Betta sunrise trek in Jalamangala Village, Ramanagara. Home to Laxmi Narayan temple and innumerous mazes of natural caves at a height of 3800 ft, Narayanagiri Hill is ancient and mysterious. Perfect for weekend getaways for camping by the lake near the hill, it has approximately 560steps leading through the Jalamangala forest trail upwards the hill. If you love spending time in the temple, you’ll enjoy its serenity and reverence, especially the village folk living nearby host tourists all the time. Absolutely an easy short trail, while returning back tourists and trekkers can enjoy water activities like kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming and chilling in the camp bonfire with family, friends and colleagues alike. 

Check trekking details below: Skandagiri sunrise | Anthargange Trekking | Skandagiri Trek booking | Nethravathi Trek | Siddara betta | Trip to Nandi Hills

Kunti Betta sunrise treks near Bangalore

Definitely one of the things on your trekking bucket list this year is the Kunti Betta sunrise trek near Bangalore. Home to tall coconut trees, long paddy and sugar fields and meditative temple entrance through the thick forest trail, Kunti Betta is indeed picturesque. With the stunning sunrise view of the town, hidden under the misty clouds, some 2880 ft high from the ground, Kunti Betta was named after the exiled Pandavas. Structured on two rocky hills, it is very popular amongst the pilgrims and a short Mysore one day trip as well. This place is known for its rock climbing, rappelling, hikes and water sports of Kanva River and lakeside camping activities.

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Unique trekking experiences near Bangalore 

Namma trip has been providing unique experiences to all its clients with affordable tour packages. Throughout the year we cater to different kinds of treks from nature retreats, mountain sunrise treks, day trips, night treks , water sports, camping and bonfires, sightseeing of ancient temples and monuments and beach treks. We organize treks for corporate outings , group treks, special events, institutional outings , unique local experiences for solo travelers, romantic couple vacations, family vacations, etc. 

We plan weekend getaways in Coorg, Sakleshpur, Udupi, Mangalore, Chikmagalur , Gokarna and undiscovered places in Karnataka. 

You can check our recommended list of one day outing and night trekking in Bangalore below: 

Namma Trip recommends Top 8 sunrise treks in Bangalore

Are you a beginner who scrolls down numerous places to find the best trekking spots near Bangalore? You are struggling to find the right trek groups to help you realize your dream in affordable tour packages. You are unable to decide on the 1 st mountain trek you want to experience with your friends. You want to start with an easy trek, hone your skills as a trekker irrespective of age and trek the highest peaks, you can choose Namma Trip. Our trekking experience is open to all age groups and its fit for beginners. 

Choose these beginner friendly as well as challenging treks.

• Narayangiri sunrise Trek  
• Makalidurga sunrise Trek  
• Skandagiri sunrise Trek
• Kunti betta sunrise Trek  
• Uttari betta sunrise Trek  
• Antharagange sunrise Trek  
• Kabbaldurga sunrise Trek  
• Ramanagara sunrise Trek 

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Nandi Hills And Adiyogi Light Show(Isha Foundation)

₹2,198.00 ₹1,099.00

Anthargange Day Trek & Cave Exploration

₹1,500.00 ₹750.00

Kaiwara Trek from Bangalore

₹699.00 ₹699.00

Thayee Betta Hiking Experience from Bangalore

Makalidurga day trek booking from bangalore.

Gudibande Trek | Isha Fondation | From Bangalore

Handi Gundi Betta Sunrise Trek

₹999.00 ₹299.70

Skandagiri Day Trek From Bangalore

₹1,999.00 ₹1,399.30

Kaurava Kunda Betta Sunrise Trek from Bangalore

Best Ravugodlu Sunrise Trek

₹999.00 ₹0.00

Siddrabetta Sunrise Trek from Bangalore

₹749.00 ₹749.00

Savandurga Day Trek from Bangalore

₹599.00 ₹599.00

Uttari Betta Sunrise Trek with Kayaking

Uttari Betta Sunrise Trek from Bangalore

₹1,000.00 ₹300.00

Bidarakatte Night Trek from Bangalore

₹399.00 ₹399.00

Bidarakatte Day Trek from Bangalore

Savandurga Trek from Bangalore

₹550.00 ₹550.00

Channagiri Day Trek, Bangalore

₹500.00 ₹500.00

Bangalore to Mysore Sightseeing

₹2,398.00 ₹1,199.00

Trip To NandiHills

Kanva Sunrise Trek With Kayaking

Narayangiri Sunrise Trek

₹1,500.00 ₹450.00

Acchalu Betta Sunrise Trek Ramanagar

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Channagiri Betta Sunrise Trek, Bangalore

Shivagange sunrise trek, bilikal betta(rangaswamy betta) sunrise trek, best madhugiri sunrise trek, book kabbaladurga sunrise trek.

₹499.00 ₹499.00

Gudibande Sunrise Trek from Bangalore

Makalidurga Sunrise Trek Bangalore

₹2,500.00 ₹750.00

Skandagiri Sunrise Trek From Bangalore

₹2,049.00 ₹614.70

Anthargange Sunrise Trek & Cave Exploration

₹650.00 ₹650.00

Book Kunti Betta Sunrise Trek From Bangalore

₹900.00 ₹270.00

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New docuseries follows life-threatening trek through Amazon jungle

T he showrunners behind a new docuseries that follows a group of travelers on a life-threatening 5,000 mile trek through the Amazon jungle have lifted the lid on the footage that was too gruesome to make it into the exposé.

Back in 2012, a man named Mickey Grosman announced that he was going to lead a hike across South America in a bid to raise money and awareness for cancer  research - and filmed the entire thing in the hopes of making a documentary.

Along the way, the group faced a slew of terrifying near-death experiences and serious injuries, and came face-to-face with dangerous wildlife and hostile indigenous tribes - and many began to wonder if they'd ever make it out alive.

The footage from the wild exhibition recently fell into the hands of documentary makers Erin Gamble and David Freid, who combed through over 700 hours of video and quickly realized: the rest of the world needs to see this.

They have now turned it into a docuseries, entitled Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes, which will premiere on Max and Discovery this Sunday, May 12, at 10pm EST/PST.

Ahead of its release, the pair sat down with DailyMail.com to discuss the series - and they teased some of the horrific things that the hikers endured.

They also detailed one of the incidents that was so awful they decided not to include it in the show.

'You cannot go from one coast to the other across the Amazon jungle unless you are nuts. It's very dangerous,' Erin dished. 

'They go through areas that are completely [untouched]. There is no trail whatsoever. 

'There's a number of things that happen that are physically dangerous pretty much every day.'

'People are very much traumatized physically throughout the course of this thing,' David added. '[Some] get very close [to dying].' 

When asked about the parts that were too horrific to show in the series, Erin recalled one clip in which the group brutally killed a monkey to eat.

'Some of the hunting scenes can be a little bit difficult, especially when they get into areas where there wasn't a lot to eat,' she explained. 

'It's not in the show, but at one point they needed food, and so they killed and roasted a monkey. That was really hard for everybody to watch.'

The pair joked that the footage contained numerous clips of 'grown adults having diarrhea in the jungle' and 'an incredible amount of gross foot and private part shots.'

Spending weeks in the jungle while having to get your own food, water, shelter, and fire makes for 'a fascinating series of misfortunes and ineptitudes that quickly turned what was to be an already challenging expedition into a near constant struggle to survive,' per the show's description. 

Footage from the trailer shows people scaling down an enormous waterfall and swimming through a raging river.

Other parts feature various members of the group struggling to stay on foot amid a horrific storm, falling down a steep hill, and even writhing in pain as someone held a candle to a blister.

Another clip sees the group crossing a rickety old bridge - when suddenly it breaks and one of the members begins to crash through the bottom.

During their chat with DailyMail.com, David and Erin also teased that the adventure involved 'a kidnapping, a prison escape, and a missing person.'

The group had very little contact with the outside world throughout the trek, which made it all the more dangerous.

'Mickey carried a satellite phone and theoretically, that should be able to connect them to the emergency extraction system that exists,' Erin explained. 

'The problem with the satellite phone is that it is intermittent when it works - the canopy in the jungle can make it really unreliable - and at the time when they were doing this, it also ran off of batteries.

'So there were times when he would run out of batteries or there were times when it just wouldn't register because they were in areas where it couldn't register. 

'There's a lot of the trip [where] they really were absolutely beyond the reach of civilization.'

David added that Mickey told the group there was a button on the phone that would send a GPS marker to people back home in case of emergencies - but he wasn't so convinced that it actually worked.

'This button on this sat phone kind of gave people a false sense of security. We asked [participants of the hike during our interviews], "What do you think would have happened if you pressed a button? A black hawk helicopter would just come down through the canopy, and you'd be just away to some local hospital?"' David explained.

'The more you dig into that the more you realize they really didn't know what would happen [if he pushed the button], and more than likely, there was no helicopter coming to save them. It's just this button on a sat phone.'

The duo explained that as they started to decipher the hundreds of tapes to turn into a docuseries - most of which were unlabeled and out of order - they started to question Mickey's true motives

'This isn't just the story of an expedition. This isn't just the story of a group of guys that are marching from one coast to another,' Erin explained.

'Who is this guy really? Was he somebody with purely noble motivations?' David remembered wondering.

'You learn early on that he had a form of melanoma cancer and he's had cancer in his family so it is an important topic for him.

'A lot of [the group] came onto the trip under the auspices that they were doing something for charity.

'But as it unfolds, his motivations do become a little questionable, and things go sideways.

'The mere fact that he brought three cameras into the jungle, I think says a lot about his motivation.' 

David said it was obvious that Mickey would do anything to get the perfect shot, and that it seemed he didn't fully grasp how much danger they were really in.

'Was he worried? No. I think he thought in the back of his mind, no matter what he could save the day, he could make things work,' David continued.

'And if something did go wrong as long as the camera was rolling, it was okay.' 

Erin also shared: 'Someone who traveled with Mickey on the expedition said Mickey's mentality was, "If you send a soldier up a hill, and the soldiers head gets blown off, that was a good use of that person, because now you know where the enemy is."'

David admitted that he even wondered if everything they saw on the tapes was real.

'There's this one shot from the bottom of a really steep ravine, maybe 100 feet [down],' he revealed.

'The camera is looking up at the bottom of a bridge. This is high production value stuff - somebody went out of their way to set up the shot. 

'They're looking up and they're panning across in a tight shot of the bridge - and then the camera stops. 

'And right when the camera stops, one of the members of the expedition falls through the bridge. To me, that made me wonder if everything I was seeing was real.

'The deeper you go into this story, the more episodes you watch, every layer unfolds another mystery and it really isn't what you think it is.' 

'We discovered that there was a much deeper question of what actually happened on this expedition,' Erin added.

'A lot of the the series is sort of dealing with our own journey to try to understand what actually happened, what is true and what isn't true.

'Someone asked us, "Did you get all of your questions answered at the end of this project?" The truth is, we got answers that we didn't know we had questions to.'

No one actually finished the entire 5,000-mile hike except for Mickey - or so he says. 

To see the full extent of what they endured, make sure to tune in to Discovery or Max to watch the docuseries when it premieres this Sunday.