tourism in the clouds

Skandagiri is a hill located approximately 70km from Bangalore city in Karnataka state. Located near the Bellary Road (NH-7 Bangalore-Hyderabad Highway), and very close to Nandi Hills and Chikkaballapura. The peak at an altitude of about 1350 meters, tempai this is a beautiful paradise for any adventurer by night travel, camping, stunning sunrises, and quiet and the pool clouds which sometimes limit visibility to just a few meters.

About Kalavaarahalli Betta

The village is named Kandavara halli and the hill called Kandavarahalli Betta (Betta Skandagiri and Kalwarahalli). Chikkaballapura lies in the district of Karnataka. Skandagiri is one of the castle hill in the Nandi Hills range. Dilapidated that Tipu Sultan's fortress walls can be seen even today.

History tells us that this is a small but strong fort. Tipu Sultan's fortress report is drawn from local authorities by providing milk to merracuni rulers at that time. He surrendered to British troops on October 19, 1791. He remained in England until the hand of peace agreement 1792, which completed the third Anglo-Mysore war

There are 2 caves in the areas of this, one starts from the bottom and leads to the temple at the top and the other is a road that only about 30 feet. Both have never ditelusiri further, especially the first. Locals say that there are Pythons in the cave tersebuti. Allegedly, there are 6 Samadhis in the cave.

Altitude of about 1350m above sea level, distance about 70 km from Bangalore. The nearest town for Medical Assistance is Chikkaballapura, 5 km. The nearest airport and train station is diDevanahalli

How to get there

There are two routes to Skandagiri meuju, First Of NH-7, leading to Nandi Hills. At Nandi Hills turn right and proceed to the Village Kalawara through Muddenahalli (Bharath Rathna Sir.M.Visweswaraih birthplace). From Chikkaballapura proceed directly to the village Kalawara.

How to reach Bangalore

By plane, Bangalore International Airport, known as 'HAL Airport' is situated at Jalan Airport, 6km from the city center. This is a busy airport with more than 70 domestic and international flight landings everyday, this airport is divided into three terminals. Terminal departure for Domestic Flights and Terminal II to arrive in the country and private. Flight operators operate regular flights from Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Trivandrum, Hyderabad, Goa, Kochi, Mangalore and Ahmadabad. International terminal to handle the arrival and departure of international flights from and to Singapore, Dubai, London, Oman, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.

By Train, Bangalore is connected to all major cities in India by train. Several super fast trains like Shatabhi, Bridavan, connecting to Chennai Lalbagh Bangalore. City Station is the main terminal in Bangalore.

By the National Highway connecting Central to Bangalore Chennai and mumbai. City and other cities in neighboring countries and also connected by road.

How to reach the Skanda Giri and Kalavaarahalli Betta

Step 1: From the international airport in Bangalore, via Bellary Road.

Step 2: Once the BIA at the intersection, you have to travel through Chikkaballapura. Follow the same path until you find a statue in Visweswaraih to the left.

Step 3: Take a left at this place and turn right at City Hall

Step 4: Straight back straight leads into papagni Mutt, which is the basis of Skandagiri.

In the village Kalawara ask about the direction of Omkara Jyoti Ashrama / Papagni Mutt. There is a Shiva temple near the base of the hill, where vehicles can park. Nandi to Kalawara to Papagni Mutt is 6 km. Chikaballapur to papagni Mutt is 3 km away.

What to bring?

Must bring water, Box P3K and snacks. Local villagers sometimes camping on the top and sell omelets and tea. They even collect wood for you if you want the camper. Trekking

Trekking level: Medium. It is common to travel in darkness, and the journey was more fun on the night of full moon. Trekkers usually starts to rise at around 2:00 am and aim to reach the peak around 5:30 to see the sunrise.

This is the journey that bit boring now begun climbing the steep and high hill. The journey that started from Papagni Temple at the foot of the hill. Fortress is in the eyes of management all the way uphill. Sharply and this fantastic journey through a maze of thick bushes very interesting. Skandagiri is a teaser. The set you see the castle from the ground up. There are six such series of fortresses along the journey.

Recently, the Karnataka Forest Department has shown interest in Skandagiri because often visited by people and has established a vehicle parking place for all who visit there. Dikernakan cost of Rs15 for every person to visit this hill.

Sabtu, 04 Desember 2010