For quite sometime I wanted to visit Lalbagh in Bangalore for birding. Today I visited in the evening, but I was late by the time I reached there. As we entered it was already the twilight zone and very soon it became dark. However, within that short time I was able to take some good…
I visited Siddara Betta(hill) when I visited Madhugiri fort along with one of my friend. I am going to share the story of the trip to Siddara Betta now. Siddara betta is located near to Koratagere village. Once you cross Koratagere village, on the way to Madhugiri fort look for a Karnataka tourism yellow board…
For the last two years I have rode on Mysore road many times. I noticed a temple was being built and did not given much heed. As time went by the structure of the temple was becoming visible. At that time I saw a big statue of lord Ganesha on the roof of the temple….
Location: Ramohalli, off Mysore road Distance: 18 km from Majestic bus stand How to reach there: If you would like to use public transport then use BMTC bus # 227Y from Market (near corporation). If you are using your own vehicle then reach Mysore road first and then drive past kengeri. In front of Rajarajeshwari…
Location: Madhugiri town, Tumkur district Distance: 110 km from Bangalore, 43 km from Tumkur How to reach there: Best is private vehicle. Public transport can be hardly found and may not be convenient. Journey time: 2 hrs Route: Bangalore – Rajkumar Road – Tumkur road – Dobbaspet – Take right under the flyover – Koratagere…
Location: Chamarajanagar district District Headquarter: Chamarajanagar Distance: 210 km from Bangalore, 90 km from Mysore Journey time: Around 4 hrs from Bangalore How to reach there: By KSRTC bus via Mysore or Kollegal to BR Hills, private vehicle or bikes. Please note no bus is available from BR hills to K.Gudi. So private vehicle is…
Location: Chamrajanagar district District Headquarter: Chamrajanagar Distance: 135 km from Bangalore Journey time: Around 2.5 hrs How to reach there: KSTDC tour package, break journey on KSRTC buses and Private vehicle. However, if you want to take bath in the falls and spend more time then you should hire a private vehicle. Route: 1. Bangalore…
Pearl valley is the anglicized form of Kannada term Muthyala Maduvu. In Kannada muthu means pearl and maduvu means valley. It is so called as the water falls creates drops water resembling pearl. It is a popular picnic spot with lots of greenery around. The star attraction here is a small water falls. It is…
Location: 1.5 km off Kanakpura road in Kebbedoddi Village, Harohalli Hobli Distance: Around 35 km from Bangalore city center, 26 km from Banashankari bus stand How to reach there: I suggest you better go there by private vehicle. However, you can go by bus. Catch any bus going to Kanakpura and get down at Kebbedoddi…
