The city of Bangalore located in the southern region of the Indian subcontinent is truly a paradise for anyone who likes to be outdoors and explore nature at its very best. With weather as pleasant as that of some city in heaven, constantly encourages you to go out and have some fun, and you honestly have a plethora of activities in and around the city of Banglore which you can engage in. You can drive to any hill station located nearby or you can even go for a long drive on your bike on the beautiful highways just outside of Banglore, Bangalore as a city offers something for literally anyone that enters its borders and it is just beautiful. And in these past few years, there is one activity that has attracted the most audience, and that is trekking. Trekking has now become the favourite activity for the people of Bangalore. With an abundance of places for a short trekking experience at a relatively shorter distance, there is nothing stopping the trekking enthusiasts to pack their bags and move out to the lap of mother nature on a weekend to get away from the hustling and bustling life of the IT hub of India.
Let us take you through some of these mind-blowing treks that are located around the city of Banglore.
Savandurga Hill
The Savandurga Hill is one of the most famous treks that one can go on near the city of Banglore. Also, it is believed that this hill is one of the largest monolith hills in Asia. It rises to a height of 1226 m above sea level and is a part of the great Deccan Plateau. There are two famous routes to trek on this hill that the tourists prefer, namely the Karigudda and the Billigudda trails. Moreover, you can even go for a night trek here and watch the mesmerising sunset from the hilltop.
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Nandi Hills
Any person who claims to be a citizen of Bangalore must have heard and will always recommend you to go for a short drive or visit the Nandi Hills. Nandi Hills is a very popular destination among tourists for trekking and hiking. Trekking to the hilltop early in the morning is considered to be a very fulfilling activity that rewards the tourist with a splendid view of a morning sunrise in the valley.
Devarayanadurga
The hill of Devarayanadurga is a rocky hill located near Tumkur some 70 km from the city of Banglore. The rocky hills of Devarayanadurga are surrounded by lush green forests and green patches of land which create a spectacular view for anyone visiting this site. The height of this mesmerising hill reaches around 1204 m above sea level, with hilltops that have many temples, some of the famous ones are the Yoganarasimha and the Bhoga Narasimha temple create a truly divine experience for the tourists. A number of people start their trekking journey right from the Bhoga Narasimha temple at the foothills climbing up to the Yoganarasimha temple which is located at the summit of the hill. Additionally, this trekking destination is one of the most popular destinations among the Bangalore citizens, and also is one of the best one-day trekking destinations that are located near Bangalore.
Madhugiri
Standing at a height of 1200 meters, the Madhugiri is the second largest monolithic hill in the continent of Asia. Moreover, it has grown into becoming a popular trekking destination that is located some 100 km from the city of Banglore. Madhugiri Fort is located on the slopes of the hill and Antara Ada Bagilu, Diddibagilu and Mysore Gateway are three gateways that will lead you in and out of the fort. The ruins of the temple of Gopalkrishna are located right at the top of this hill. The trek to this amazing hill along with the beautiful sites is considered moderate to difficult, and it takes about one and a half hours one way to complete the hike.
Makalidurga
The hill fort of Makalidurga is located at a distance of 60 km from the densely populated city of Banglore, standing at an elevation of 1350 meters above sea level. The Makalidurga Fort sits majestically on top of a huge granite hillock. Additionally, it presents the tourists with a mesmerising view of the lakes, curvy roads leading up to the destination, a railway track that runs velour the hill and right below the hill and much more.
If you are lucky enough you may just catch a glimpse of a train passing by. The trek is said to be moderate to difficult in terms of difficulty, which makes it a perfect destination for your weekend adventure near Bangalore.
