Anthargange
is a mountain located in the shasthashrunga range and is situated just 70
kilometers from Bengaluru, Antargange in Kolar is a substantial field of volcanic
boulders and rocks. These boulders, all heaped one on another create a whole
network of cave-like formations and tunnels that make this a great place for
cave exploration, light trekking, and camping. The hill is at altitude of
1712 mts from sea level. This place is known as south kasi because of Kasi
vishweshara temple.A long staircase leads to a temple.There
is a stone bull here with water flowing out of its mouth. No one knows the
actual source of the water, which is how Antargange got its name (Antargange
literally means ‘Ganges of the Deep’). An hour of climbing uphill leads to the
approach route into the caves. The entire route twists through a dark maze of
rocks, boulders, between cracks, and enters holes that sometimes will allow
just one person to crawl through, all of which make for an enlivening
experience. It’s well connected by train and bus. Bus will go almost to the top
at either side of the hill. Enoromous space of campfire. Time to trek is around
2 Hrs.
One word that wades you're your mind
when you think of Skandagiri is walking on and above the clouds. Skandagiri,
also known as Kalavara Durga or Kalavara Hills, is an ancient mountain
fortress. The peak altitude of Skandagiri is 1400 meters. 70 Km away from
bangalore.
Attractive place on the
way to the peak one can see the partial remains of local fort wall build by
rulers of ancient kings which used by Tippu Sultan during 3rd Anglo Mysore
War.Trekking at this place is pretty strendious which escalates from moderate
to difficulty path on the process of reaching the peak.Trekking to the peak in
the night is pretty challenging as path ahead is totally covered by the misty
fog with the clearance of 30-50 meters.Which makes this place a so special one
can view the best sunrise in Bangalore from this place, ideal time to view the
sunrise is during the winter/summer season as the fog will be curtailed due to
the humid conditions of nature and during monsoon sunrise can’t be seen due to
cloud cover.
Kuntibetta located 130 km on the
Mysore road towards Mandya and then a right turn, past sugar cane plantations
with the characteristic smell of jaggery plants, will take you to Pandavapura.
The betta gets its name from Mahabharatha kunti. As per history kunti spent
some of their exile days here, hence the name kuntibetta.
Standing
at the summit, one can enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding countryside,
backwaters of Tonnur Kere, lakes and vast expanse of agriculture fields.
Makalidurga is a hill fort situated at the village
by the same name. It is 60km from Bangalore and 10 km after Doddaballapura The
fort at the summit has an old temple of Shiva with Nandi and it is believed
that Markandeya Rishi performed penance here.Makali Durga (fort) stands atop a
huge granite hillock, huddled up amidst the chains of mountains, formed like a
valley closer to Ghati Subramanya, a well-known pilgrimage center. It has a
fort on top, at the height of 1,117mts. There is a temple of lord Shiva.
Maribetta is situated
close to Kanakpura on Bangalore-Kanakpura highway. Around 60km ride from
Bangalore, on a state highway. It’s locally known as
Karadibetta because here one can see lots of bear’s. The peak is not
that high compared to other popular trekking spots around bangalore but the way
to the top is fairly thorny and confusing at places.
A wise man travels to discover himself.” James Russell Lowell
