Savandurga Hill

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Savanadurga Hill, one of Asia’s largest monolithic hills, is located in Karnataka, about 60 km from Bangalore. Rising to around 1,200 meters above sea level, the hill is made up of two distinct peaks, Karigudda (Black Hill) and Biligudda (White Hill). Known for its rocky landscape and challenging trails, Savanadurga is a popular destination for trekkers, rock climbers, and adventure seekers. The hill is surrounded by dense forests, and its rugged terrain is part of the Deccan Plateau. It also has cultural significance, with a small fort and a few ancient temples dedicated to local deities. The peaceful and scenic location, coupled with panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, makes Savanadurga an ideal spot for day trips and outdoor exploration. Savanadurga Hill is also part of a protected area, supporting various species of flora and fauna, and visitors may occasionally spot wildlife such as peacocks, lizards, and occasionally leopards.

Rising to an altitude of 1226 m above the sea level, these hills are considered to be one of the largest monolith hills in India. Savandurga Hills form a part of the Deccan plateau and comprise of peninsular gneiss, laterites, basic dykes and granites. They consist of two hills, namely Karigudda (black hill) and Billigudda (white hill). In the following lines, we have provided more information about Savandurga Hills near Bangalore, India.

Savandurga is formed by two hills known locally as Karigudda (black hill) and Biligudda (white hill). The earliest record of the name of the hill is from 1340 AD by Hoysala Ballala III from Madabalu where it is called Savandi. Another view is that the name is originated from Samantadurga attributed to a Samantharaya, a governor under Ahchutaraya at Magadi, although there is no inscription confirming this.

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Forest Walking:
After lunch & a little relaxation started a hiking over the forest countryside on the other side of the mountain and the way to that begins from the park itself. This showed a real adventure of walking at a no-man area, surprisingly we are again accompanied by Fathima all over the way. This is again 1.5 hours of walk through camping area, woods, ponds and rocks. We reached place of an old abandoned temple in midst of the woods. We stayed, slept, tattled there for almost an hour or so. At 5:00pm in the evening we are about to prepare our tea, but our portable gas stove didn't light up and we have to return without having tea. Finally again after continuous walk for an hour we reached the park gate where our vehicle stood. We could see Fathima waving a bye for all of us with her tail, saying her a goodbye & few biscuits we are on the go way back to the concrete jungle called Bengaluru.

Interesting things to Visit:

• Veerabhadra Swamy Temple
• Narasimha Swamy temple
• Manchanabele Dam
• Magadi
• Ramanagara Hills

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Lal Bagh:
Hyder Ali laid out this famous botanical garden and his son added horticultural wealth to them by importing trees and plants from several countries. The garden today houses over 1000 species of flora which include rare and enchanting collection of tropical plants, trees and herbs. The Glass House, modelled along London's Crystal Palace, is the center of attraction in this 2400 acre park. Bi-annual flower shows attracting participants from all over India is held in the Glass House. In July, 2003 it was decided that the Department of Horticulture and Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) would jointly take up the development of Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens.

ISKCON:
Situated on Chord Road, it is a must visit temple in Bangalore. It stands over a small hill and is a very clean and well maintained temple. Akshaya Patra program sponsored by the temple is very popular.

Bull Temple:
This temple, built by Kempe Gowda, houses the magnificent stone statue of the sacred bull, Nandi. It stands over 15 feet tall and is over 20 feet long . In Nov/Dec every year, when the groundnuts have been harvested, a groundnut fair is held near the temple. The first groundnuts are offered by the farmers to the sacred bull.

Gangadhareshware Temple:
Known for its four monolithic pillars and rare idol of Agni, the God of fire,this temple was built by Kempe Gowda. A unique phenomena is witnessed here on Jan 13/14th every year when the rays of the setting sun enter through the window, pass between the horns of the Nandi and shine on the Shivalingam.

Dharmaraja Temple:
Located at Nazarethpet in the suburbs of Bangalore, this temple is the starting point of the annual Karaga procession. The revered idols of this temple are the Shri Dharmaraja Swamy, hero of the Mahabharata and Lord Krishna.

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Homestays: Available near Ramanagara and Magadi, offering a comfortable stay close to nature. Bangalore: For more hotel options, Bangalore city is about 60 km away, offering a range of accommodations. Camping: Although not allowed directly on Savanadurga, nearby areas may offer safe spots for campers.

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