Makalidurga :

makalidurga

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Makalidurga is the trekker’s heaven located about 60km away from the Bangalore city.  To get a break from city routine and get your muscles worked this is one of this one of the  best options for you weekend getaway. It is in a height of 4430 feet. The people who loves to get the essence of the rainy season can certainly choose to go  at that period of time. Otherwise August to January is the best time. Enjoy the picturesque views from the hill.

 

Savandurga hill :

savandurga hill

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This large  monolith is situated 60km towards east of the Bangalore city. It’s about 1226 m above sea level. This is one of the tourist destinations loves by pilgrims as well as trekkers alike. There are various routes you can choose to climb in this hill.Some of the routes have long runouts, and most of them face South or are exposed to South-east, implying that when the sun comes up, the rock becomes quite hot.

 

Shivaganga Hill :

shivaganga hills

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The Shivaganga is situated towards the Tumkurdistrict  50 km away from the Bangalore city outskirtsShivaganga hill lies at an altitude of 4599 and it is a good short trekking destination near Bangalore and a popular tourist place to visit near Bangalore.On your way up you can see the mesmerizing view of the fresh water spring Pathalaganga. From the Nandi statue rock the view from long stretching green lane below is astonishing.