(SUBTITLES IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH AVAILABLE) If you like to go hiking an live in Bangalore, this place is really good. Nearly 5km day trek to Savandurga might be a great choice, if you are feeling a bit adventurous this weekend. This is as per our visit on ‘16th March 2019’. Savanadurga which provides a unique experience of trekking the single stone surely deserves a top place in their bucket list for the trekkers in Bangalore. Landscape . It were Savanadurga and Manchanabele dam on our list next. Let the water feed your eye. Always carry a headlamp and whistle with you. As a part of preparation, I googled trying to find every possible information about savanadurga and most importantly, is trekking allowed before 6 am as most of the treks are either banned or require forest permission. On the way to Savanadurga riding through rural Karnataka. Time to Trek: 1-2 hours With few more joined, we were cruising. Machanbelle reservoir had shrunk smaller. More Details : Savandurga Hill Trek. ITINERARY. Filmography: Savandurga was the location for the making of David Lean's movie A Passage to India. Come on, lets go then. Wear good rubber soled shoes during the trek. Trekkers need not travel all the way to Chikkamangaluru to walk the green path as the government is all set to legalise Skandagiri, Makalidurga and Savandurga trekking routes from January 1. The steep trek is completed here, and the ruins serve as camping space but with legit permissions, of course! One can also choose to travel on their own vehicle. We choose to have a breakfast before starting our trek. Ramanagara. And, we were victim of the said above. – A large dam with fresh pool of water. Warning: I advise no one to venture inside the water as it has been a death trap of hundreds of people in last few years. The Savandurga night trek brings about some steep slopes and boulders that act as a hindrance on your way, but the 5km trek (approx.) So, at the beginning, we chose the steeper route and we were victims of following symptoms: Three from our group had already crossed the steeper part and were sitting as cool as a cigar smoking shaikh from Arabia. After reaching the base camp you will start the trek. New faces! Vehicle: Zen. 11:00 PM: Pick up starts from Bangalore from various designated points. The hill is considered to be among the largest monolith hills in Asia. I removed my shoes and bags and sat in a corner. Round Trip: 150 KM. Night trekking to Savandurga hill is quite a … We continued to Savanadurga hill. Friends: Sai & Me. Many visitors however come for trekking and climbing the massive steep monolith hill which forms the perfect backdrop for the temple. – An ideal place to enjoy Bird-watching, relish the beauty of the nature, photography and spending some peace time there. (Akhilesh Bhaiya! My pick-up point was at Central Silk Board at 11 p.m. Since the distance from Bangalore to Savandurga is 60km, … Misty clouds, chilling winds, rocks popping out of the forests like rocky giraffe popping out of Africa dry forests. You will reach the base camp by 9:00 am. I was over excited for trek since it were around 2 years since I had my last trek. Enough guys in a bunch. You will get a guide along with you. – A large dam with fresh pool of water. We decided to break away from the whole bunch (Like we had enough of girl-friend stuff with them) and follow our own instinct to explore further. water has any poisonous snakes, crocodiles. Three from our group had already crossed the steeper part and were sitting as cool as a cigar smoking shaikh from Arabia. It is around 70 km from Hudson Circle (in Bangalore City). The topography is mostly rocky with some small cacti and shrubs. 02:30 AM: Reach the base of Savandurga Hill and relax for some time. Bike ride to Manchanbele dam through forests. Night trek is banned. Savandurga is composed of two hills namely 'Karigudda' or the 'black hill' and 'Biligudda' or the 'white hill'. Manchanbele dam is full of deep silt, slush just 2 feet inside from the shores and water snakes, so NO Swimming in those waters PLEASE. SAVE LIVES at MANCHANBELE DAM But you can also book a guide through myecotrip website by paying 250 rs. Let the water feed your eye. Savandurga is one of the few treks that can be enjoyed all year round and is especially a preferred choice for weekend getaways. Help spread this information among more and more people. Understand History . Often people talk about Savandurga trek and it is a popular place near Bangalore. The weather was perfect neither too hot nor too cold with dark clouds hovering over us all the time with cool inputs from cool hilly breezes. The hill rises to 1226 m above mean sea level. Permission required ? ), back on same track. I was going on this night trek to Savandurga along with a trekking group. The descent was much quicker with no breaks at all. The Savandurga trek is a one day trek. Just few things to consider is 1. Savandurga (or Savana Durga) is in Karnataka of India ... For all those people who need to do some adventure activities then you need to get permission from the District forest officer at Ramanagaram with the payment of Rs 125/- per head as entry fee. – Allen Saunders. However, given the fact that the trekking trail is mostly open and does not feature any trees, it is best to avoid trekking in the region during the monsoon season. TREK DIFFICULTY: Easy-Moderate. Eyes? Even wading in for a short distance of 10 feet or so could get you into quicksand like mud and silt that can suck you under quickly. is considered moderate and will give you the satisfaction of a trek. Time duration : 4 hours in total. Also, most tour agents advise that you opt for double layered socks and tuck in your pants. The view from the top is cherry on top of the Machinable dam. Savanadurga … Trekking to Savandurga is a different experience altogether and I must say a trekker’s life is incomplete without completing the Savandurga trek. Savanadurga is the largest monolith in Asia . Savandurga Trek (Non-Bike Trip) Route: Bangalore - Savandurga - Bangalore. So, at Manchanbelle dam, everyone had got extra pair of dry cloths except me but now, their, so as to say EXTRA DRY PAIR OF CLOTHINGS, were WET now. So, if you let your feet slip or wanna try sliding, there won’t be any chances left for you to realize the trance that you would pass through until you hit the base which was almost 300 feet down below the hill. its cold! The former trail is less preferred, since it requires a … sharing smiles and laughter with sparks in eyes, in a bunch of 10 on 5 revved-up bikes. As planned, we started from Bangalore around 5 and keyed savanadurga in the Google maps. This was one of the best trek i have ever had…. 4220ft above sea level). The police officials told that this place is banned for trekking now. We realized it is unlike other treks where you have a ascend, flat surface and even descend at times. This one hour journey lets you face the valley (Because while climbing up you face the rocks). And you don't have to take any special permissions too for the trek. You need permission from the forest department to trek Savandurga. So not much effort required for trekking. or not to? Savana Durga is situated on Magadi Road. Please don’t take the risk of venturing inside the water. The view from the top is fantastic. Always carry a map of the region or the trail. If you are unsure, stop and wait for help to arrive. Ramanagara is a town in Karnataka. One day cycling tour to TK falls,Thottikallu from Bangalore, http://www.365hops.com/social/event_detail.php?eventid=VkRCU1dsQlJQVDA9, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thippagondanahalli_Reservoir, http://ibnlive.in.com/news/fun-trip-turns-fatal-3-die/257591-60-119.html. I have updated the blog about the risk involved in going inside dam..thank you people of coming up with facts. Green shawl laid over earth. Weather is dark and cold. Is a burden now I read in several blogs that Savandurga poses moderate trekking challenge. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/fun-trip-turns-fatal-3-die/257591-60-119.html. Savandurga hill situated around 60km from Bangalore is Asia's largest monolith (approx. Savandurga located nearly 60km from Bangalore is Asia's largest monolith (around 1226m above sea level). There is a lot of slush and quick sand which is not apparent at the surface. Green shawl laid over earth. 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