10 best trekking routes around Bangalore

Ramdevara Betta, Revana Siddesh Betta
Located 60 km from Bangalore on Mysore Road near Ramnagara Town, Ramdevara Betta is a popular place for Trekking and rock climbing. Situated at 3066 feet above sea level, Revanasiddeshwara Betta is one amongst the

seven hills that dot this site and the entire range
offers great opportunities for rock climbers and trekkers.
Savana Durga
Savandurga is a huge monolith, near Magadi rises 4050 feet above sea level. Made up of two giant hills - Karigudda and Biligudda and separated by a deep valley this place is equally popular as

Ramanagar in trekking and rock climbing circles.
As you trek upwards you come across the fortress built by Kempegowda II. Savanadurga is located 60 km from Bangalore, 11 km from Magadi town.
Mekedatu, Karighatta
According to a legend the river narrows so much at a point that even a goat can jump across the other side. That place gets the name Mekedatu. Mekedatu is located 98 km from Bangalore, on Mysore Road, in Srirangapatna. The trek involves walking besides the river Kaveri at Sangama. Karighatta hill is located 2697 feet above the sea level and is just few kilometers from Srirangapatna.
Antara Gange
Antara Gange is a hill positioned 65 km from Bangalore in Kolar district. The mountain range is 2 miles from Kolar. Antara Gange or 'Ganges from deep' is named so because of incessant flow of underground water to a pond by the shrine on the hill peak.
Kaivara
Located 80 km from Bangalore on NH7, Kaivara is the place where Bheema is believed to have killed demon Bakasura. This place has an interesting history attached to it. And trekking around here will help you discover all of it.
Huliyur Durga, Hemagiri Betta, Kumbhi Betta
Huliyur has an enormous rock-strewn overhang amidst deep woods on which a fortress was built during Kempegowda's time and hence its name - Huliyur Durga. At 3800 feet above sea level, Hemagiri betta is one of the uppermost hills. Kumbhi Betta is a petite mount on which stands the fortress of Kempegowda's times. This place is situated 80 km from Bangalore at the Kunigal taluk.
Skandagiri
Skandagiri is located 75 km from Bangalore near Chikkalballapur. You can start trekking from the Papagni temple in Kalwara village and reach the top within 3 hours. Moonlight treks here are a hit. The best time to visit is during November and January. The entry fee to get inside is Rs 15/-.
Ranganatha Swamy Betta
This place is near Konavaradoddi village. It is 45 km from Bangalore. It gets the name from the temple situated here which is dedicated to Lord Ranganathaswamy. It is 4 km trek to the mountain peak. When you reach the top you can relish the beautiful views of the surrounding villages and forest. The temple remains open for visits on Saturdays only.
Honnemaradu
This is a day trek where the trek is to Honnemaradu from Talaguppa. Honnemaradu is a town by the Liganamakki dam. It is in the Shimoga District in north-west Karnataka about 25 km from Sagar town en route Jog Falls. It is the control center for Western Ghats Restoration Project.
Anatargange
Anthargange is in Kolar, 60 km away from Bengalaguru. Anthargange is an ultimate site for not so strenuous treks, some rock climbing and fun-filled camping. The forty-five minutes hill climbing is taxing but it opens up for an extensive and beautiful green plateau on the top.

Trekking in Uttaranchal

Uttaranchal is covered with under forest and comprises mainly of hilly terrain, all the three Himalayan ranges. It is also famous for its lakes, mountains, forests, national parks, and sanctuaries.

Uttaranchal has craggy terrains that are untouched and far away from the daily hustling and bustling life. Uttaranchal is a trekker's paradise, with so much of raw, natural wilderness. That's where the trekkers step in.

Trekking is mainly done in Kumaon and Garhwal Himalaya region of Uttranchal.

The merriment of Trekking in this place lies in covering the land on foot, being as close

as possible to what the land offers, to move at your pace observing closely.

Trekking in the different valleys of pure wilderness , harboring different cultures offer a chance to have a close encounter with out standing views of greater Himalayan range, alpine meadows, rare high altitude flora and fauna, the lifestyle of the mountain people.

So many trekkers actually trek along the routes; they do not lost on any of their natural beauties. The reason is that there are many trek routes; each of the main trek routes is accompanied by several smaller ones!

Every trek is unique in its own way. The snow capped peaks, steep climbs, streams and lakes, all these in the trek route only make it more fascinating.

The stakes are somewhat high, which add thrill and adventure to the trekking. While trekking further, you will see the astonishing view of great Himalayas, which will provide you unique opportunity of meeting the Himalayan tribes, the mountain folk and knowing their lives.

Another place for trekking is Nainital, one of the most famous hill resorts in Kumaon. Its main treks start from Nainital (1938 m) is to Snow View (2270 m) and Naukuchiya Tal(1800 m), Uttarkashi (1158m) is one of the most beautiful places in Uttaranchal filled with panoramic views of Himalayas. Other treks also reach to Yamontri and Kedarnath and other places in the hills. Treks in Mussorie are the most popular treks for people who undertake trekking for fun.

Uttaranchal is that kind of destination where you would enjoy thrilling treks if you decide to under take them! The land holds loads of excitement and Adventure for trek-lovers.

Trekking Adventure in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh is craggy with the altitude ranging from 350 meters to 7000 meters above sea level. The entire region is marked by four mountain ranges like The Himalayas and Zanskar, Dhaula Dhar, Pir Panjal.

It is said that, Himachal Pradesh is divided into three distinct regions, the Shivalik or outer Himalayas, middle Himalayas or inner Himalayas, and greater Himalayas or the alpine zone.

All the regions have a rich cultural heritage that reflec

ts in the life styles of the local villagers. Himachal has the most diverse trekking routes in the Indian Mountains.

While trekking, you would observe some of the more famous places like

the Mani Mahesh, Pin Parbati, Kinnar Kailash etc. it is the path less often traveled

, will offer you the enthusiast an amazing range of options.

Here trekking appears to be a delightful experience when you see a wide array of the landscape into Lahul Spiti.

The valleys of Lahaul and Spiti, Kullu and Manali, Kangra and Chamba are the most exciting in the region for trekkers and mountaineers. Lahaul and Spiti dwell in the north-western region of the state and comprise of a vast mountain area, much of which is above the tree line and represents a high altitude desert landscape.

The rest of Himachal is dominated by Hindu; the person of Lahaul and Spiti are mainly Buddhists, and has a number of interesting monasteries, which dot the area. Spiti separates from Lahaul by a hig

h mountain rib running north from the main Himalayan range. Lahaul has a central mass of high mountains and glaciers with peaks rising above 5,000 meters.

Most of the treks into the Lahaul and Spiti valleys are originated from Manali. While trekking, you will explore two valleys unite in the Kunzam pass at an altitude of 4,000 meters. Other popular trek is from Kullu Valley to Lahaul, exhibits a magnificent contrast in views and offers the trekkers a chance to eyeshot the glaciated lake at Chandratal and the mountain peaks of Deo Tibba (6,001 m) and Indrasan (6,221 m).

You can almost choose the sketches that you want to capture and then embark on your journey, but some things are best left unsaid, for discovering them yourself adds to the pleasure infinitely!