Preethi’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Nandi Hills
Nandi Hills Main RoadIf you like temple architecture, this is a lovely place to visit. 10th century temple architecture and so much more to explore
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Shree Bhoga Nandishwara Temple
State Highway 74If you like temple architecture, this is a lovely place to visit. 10th century temple architecture and so much more to explore
Of the “Panchagiris” (Nandi Giri, Channagiri, Skandagiri, Brahmagiri and Hema Giri), or five hills of Chikballapur district, trek to Skandagiri is one of the prominent ones.
Skandagiri is located in a village called Kalavara Halli, and hence it is also known as Kalavara Durga. At the foothills of Skandagiri lies one of Karnataka’s ancient and oldest mutts, the Papagni Mutt.
The trail starts from Papagni Mutt and follows its way to the top, where lie the ruins of a fort which dates back to the 18th Century. Tipu Sultan conquered the fort which belonged to a local ruler and later he used it as a stronghold to fight against the British, but was eventually surrendered in 1791 when Tipu Sultan was defeated.
The top offers a panoramic view of the four neighbouring ‘Giris’ or hills and it is a sight to behold.
Skandagiri is located less than 60 km from Bengaluru and just 3 km from Chikballapur and is well connected by road and railways. Therefore, it is an ideal year-round trek for first-time trekkers as well as the seasoned ones and can be completed in 5 hours comfortably (2 hours to ascend and 2 hours to descend, with an hour’s break at the summit).
You have to book the trekking in advance. Check out Karnataka eco tourism website
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Skandagiri Hills
Of the “Panchagiris” (Nandi Giri, Channagiri, Skandagiri, Brahmagiri and Hema Giri), or five hills of Chikballapur district, trek to Skandagiri is one of the prominent ones.
Skandagiri is located in a village called Kalavara Halli, and hence it is also known as Kalavara Durga. At the foothills of Skandagiri lies one of Karnataka’s ancient and oldest mutts, the Papagni Mutt.
The trail starts from Papagni Mutt and follows its way to the top, where lie the ruins of a fort which dates back to the 18th Century. Tipu Sultan conquered the fort which belonged to a local ruler and later he used it as a stronghold to fight against the British, but was eventually surrendered in 1791 when Tipu Sultan was defeated.
The top offers a panoramic view of the four neighbouring ‘Giris’ or hills and it is a sight to behold.
Skandagiri is located less than 60 km from Bengaluru and just 3 km from Chikballapur and is well connected by road and railways. Therefore, it is an ideal year-round trek for first-time trekkers as well as the seasoned ones and can be completed in 5 hours comfortably (2 hours to ascend and 2 hours to descend, with an hour’s break at the summit).
You have to book the trekking in advance. Check out Karnataka eco tourism website
Source-Indiahikes
Ashram
A vibrant spiritual sanctuary.
Sathya Sai Grama - Muddenahalli Road
Sathya Sai Grama - Muddenahalli Road