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About Shingani Gudda:
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About Ramanagaram: |
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About the place:
Rangaswamy betta is 50 kms away from
Bangalore close to the town of Kanakapura. It is one of the highest
hills in the area. Another name for this hill is Bilikal Betta,
meaning white rocks. On the summit of the hill is a small temple and
a house of the priest of the temple. The pujari's house has an
elephant skull which is quite interesting for the first time
visitor. The view from the
top is very picturesque as one can see the hillocks from the
surrounding Kanaka pura range , mainly BM betta, KabbaLa durga and
Savanadurga too. |
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The Sharavathi Valley:-
The Sharavathi river valley nestled in the central Western
Ghats, Shimoga district has been an ecological paradise. The
Sharavathi River, rising at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk
flows north-west and drops down in the Ghats at the world famous
Jog falls. The Sharavathi Valley is home for many waterfalls and
to some of the beautiful streams. The valley is evergreen to
semi-evergreen forest along with moist deciduous type of forests
that dominate the entire basin along with scrub savannah,
grasslands, marshy areas and plantation of acacia, cash crops
like areca and rubber providing diverse niches for a variety of
taxa. Rare evergreen species such as Dipterocarpus, Syzygium,
Cinnamon, Diospyros, Aglaia, endemic Palms along with the
globally endangered Myrist-icasps makes this an ecologically
sensitive region to be conserved and not marketed
Sharavathi Backwater: -
Sharavathi backwater is about 60 KM in length and about 15 KM
wide!!!!. It became backwater when dam was constructed at
Linganamakki of Sagara taluk in Shivamogga (Shimoga) district to
the river Sharavathi. This backwater has created lots of
islands, it is so great to explore all these,
where thick vegetation still exist and lot of wild life in it
including some rare birds. |
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About the Place: Kunti Betta is
a hillock near Pandavapura in Mandya District. The place is rich in
history & heritage. Pandavapura features during the Mahabharata
period. It is said the Pandavas ended their exile of 14 years in
Pandavapura. Here is where Bheema slayed Bhakasura, the demon. A top
Kunti betta, one can see the utensil shaped rocks which were
apparently used by Pandavas for cooking. Sugarcane is grown in
abundance in the fields around this place, giving it a feel of
Mauritius . The multitude of canals passing by the fields gives the
location an exotic look. On a sunny day, one can take a dip in any
of the well maintained canals.
The Chunchanghatte falls, Melukote
and the newly excavated temple of Venugopalaswamy on the Cauvery
river basin are very close by. The backwaters of KRS is at a
distance of 20 km from here.
One can take a dip in the nearby canal and visit the nearby spot where centuries old Temple is being excavated. |
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About the place: Though the ascent is tedious, the summit offers inquisitive 360° landscape views. The jabbing dry grass is an irritant in dry months and is challenging to discover the grass-covered route during the rains. Expect high winds and fog on the hilltop. The awesome sight of the train chugging at the foothills seems straight out of a children’s storybook. |
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Meenmutty waterfalls: |
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About the place: Meandering through the woody landscape amidst the forests of Karnataka is the Cauvery – the most majestic and sacred river of South India. The river offers both adventure and opportunity for nature lovers. Tucked away from the milling crowds, yet close enough for you to reach, this camp offers a slice of nature that is entirely unique, one in which you can totally feel free!
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About the place:
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Gadaikallu peak:
A huge dome shaped inselberg near Ujire,Belthangadi taluk, Dakshina Kannada district. It is also known as Jamalabad fort, since it was used by brave warrior king Tippu Sultan in his battles against the British during the pre-independance days. The fort is more than 500 meter height, and its circumference at the bottom is about 4 to 5 kilometers. It is one of the most challenging trek in Rainy & Summer season. On the backdrop we can see the charming Sahyadris or the Western Ghats. Bandajje falls : |
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About the place: Sixty kilometers from Bengaluru, Anthargange in Kolar is a hill range with huge volcanic rocks and boulders scattered all over. Thorny shrubs cover the hill, while there is dense plantation forest at the base. Flight of steps, halfway the hill leads to an ancient temple. The spring at this temple is claimed to wash off your sins. The forty-five minutes hill climbing will keep you panting for breath and opens up for an extensive and beautiful green plateau on the top. Kolar town, the headquarters of this district was formerly known as Kuvalala. Kolar was the first capital of the Gangas, till about the 4th century A.D. In 1004 A.D., the Cholas annexed Kolar with their empire. Later, Kolar came under the Vijayanagar empire, before being taken over by the British in 1768. In 1792, Kolar was given to Tippu Sultan, by the British. Haidar Ali of Mysore was born around 1722 in the tiny village of Budikote, near Kolar. Haidar Ali died in 1782 during the Mysore Wars. His body was embalmed and lay in state for four months before being moved to a mausoleum built by his son, Tipu Sultan, in the middle of a garden on the island of Srirangapatam. Anthargange is an ideal location for light trek, rock climbing and camping. Big and small boulders have heaped to form cave like formations offering exhilarating network of cave exploration activity. |
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About the Place: Kabbaladurga is a hillock near 20kms from Kanakapura and is approximately 70 kms away from Bangalore. The peak is home to the temple of Goddess Kabbalamma and had derived its name from the temple and the ruins of a fort at the peak. It is green, rocky and serene. Ideal for a day's getaway and some soul-searching. The view from the top is absolutely breath-taking, with the shadow of the clouds making patterns on the surface of the Earth. Perfect for new trekkers and climbing enthusiasts. Although the fort is in ruins now, the temple is still visited by the villagers around. |
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About Place: There are very exceptional and challenging treks between Mullayanagiri, Bababudangiri and Kemmangundi. The trek from Kaimara to Mullayanagiri is steep. Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in South India standing at 1919 m. The 15 Kms trek along the ridges of the steep mountains crosses the Attigundi waterfall and concludes at Bababudangiri. One route will take you to the beautiful hill station Kemmangundi via Gali kere. |
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About the Place: Savandurga is a place with a fort on a lofty mountain, about 60 km from Bengaluru. The hill consists of two granite cliffs of 4000 feet tall and 13 kilometers (8 miles) in circumference , one called Bilibetta or white peak, another Karibetta or black peak. It was a prominent place during the Hoysala rule. Over a period of time several rulers held this place. The hill fort on the top of the outcrop was erected in 1543 by Samanta Raya. It then came to Immadi Kempe Gowda of Bengaluru until 1728 when it was captured by the Raja of Mysore from whom it passed to Haider Ali. During the Anglo-Mysore Wars of the late 18th century, Savandurg was the most forbidding of all the Tippu's hill forts in the area and hitherto deemed impregnable. Nevertheless, British troops under Cornwallis commanded by Lt Col Stuart mounted a successful assault against the fort in December 21, 1791. The entire area is covered by verdure and serene atmosphere. This region is famous for medicinal plants and shrub forest. This is a paradise for the climbing enthusiasts. Climbers can scale sheer rock faces enduring up to grade 7. It is also good for a day's trek and camping at the foothill. |
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About the Place:
Kunti Betta is a hillock near Pandavapura in Mandya District. The place is rich in history & heritage. Pandavapura features during the Mahabharata period. It is said the Pandavas ended their exile of 14 years in Pandavapura. Here is where Bheema slayed Bhakasura, the demon. A top Kunti betta, one can see the utensil shaped rocks which were apparently used by Pandavas for cooking. Sugarcane is grown in abundance in the fields around this place, giving it a feel of Mauritius . The multitude of canals passing by the fields gives the location an exotic look. On a sunny day, one can take a dip in any of the well maintained canals.
The Chunchanghatte falls,
Melukote and the newly excavated temple of Venugopalaswamy
on the Cauvery river basin are very close by. The backwaters
of KRS is at a distance of 20 km from here.
One can take a dip in the nearby canal and visit the nearby spot where centuries old Temple is being excavated. |
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Gadaikallu peak:
A huge dome shaped inselberg near Ujire,Belthangadi taluk, Dakshina Kannada district. It is also known as Jamalabad fort, since it was used by brave warrior king Tippu Sultan in his battles against the British during the pre-independance days. The fort is more than 500 meter height, and its circumference at the bottom is about 4 to 5 kilometers. It is one of the most challenging trek in Rainy & Summer season. On the backdrop we can see the charming Sahyadris or the Western Ghats. Bandajje falls : |
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About the place:
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Sixty kilometers from Bengaluru, Anthargange in Kolar is a hill range with huge volcanic rocks and boulders scattered all over. Thorny shrubs cover the hill, while there is dense plantation forest at the base. Flight of steps, halfway the hill leads to an ancient temple. The spring at this temple is claimed to wash off your sins. The forty-five minutes hill climbing will keep you panting for breath and opens up for an extensive and beautiful green plateau on the top. Kolar town, the headquarters of this district was formerly known as Kuvalala. Kolar was the first capital of the Gangas, till about the 4th century A.D. In 1004 A.D., the Cholas annexed Kolar with their empire. Later, Kolar came under the Vijayanagar empire, before being taken over by the British in 1768. In 1792, Kolar was given to Tippu Sultan, by the British. Haidar Ali of Mysore was born around 1722 in the tiny village of Budikote, near Kolar. Haidar Ali died in 1782 during the Mysore Wars. His body was embalmed and laid in the state for four months before being moved to a mausoleum built by his son, Tipu Sultan, in the middle of a garden on the island of Srirangapatam. Anthargange is an ideal location for light trek, rock climbing and camping. Big and small boulders have heaped to form cave like formations offering exhilarating network of cave exploration activity. |
Now on we will do monthly announcements of the events on our Upcoming events page that makes you plan your weekends easily, feel free to contact us if you want any (free) help in planning your own treks. I hope you all know that BMC have camping equipments for hire as well as for sale!
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