Savandurga Hills Travel Guide: Explore The Largest Monolith Hill In Asia! 

Savandurga Hills can be one of your best travel destinations if you have some of the tastes and interests to enjoy and indulge in the beauty of the location. Among the hills in the entire territory of Asia, this particular hill is listed as the largest. If you take measurements from the sea level, this hill can be seen at an altitude of around 1226m. It belongs to the greater Deccan Plateau when analyzing its geographical positioning.

Granites and laterites can also be found in this particular hill zone. Arkavathi river is another major attraction near the hills accentuating the beauty and vibrance of the hill visit. Nature lovers would find no reason to skip this location if they are planning for something offbeat and calming on their vacation. Apart from nature lovers, pilgrims are the other group of tourists hitting the location of the hills.

This is due to the presence of some popular temples located in the foothills region of the hills. Moreover, this hill visit can gift you with breathtaking views once you climb to the zenith of it. You can also consider visiting the nearby tourist destinations to the location. The biodiversity that is peculiar to the region is also impressive and commendable. 

Location

Savandurga Hills is located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. You need to travel to the district of Bengaluru in order to hit this unique hill station in the state. Bengaluru does not seem like a place the soothing natural vibes since it is known for being a metropolitan city with a buzzing cosmopolitan population and never-ending traffic. But the Savandurga Hills is located on the other side of the city of Bengaluru which lies undiscovered and unconquered even now.

From the city center of Bengaluru, you need to travel in the direction of the west to find the location of the hills. This traveling would be around a distance of 60 km. You won’t get stuck by losing your way if you are traveling with the aid of a Google map, since the location given in it is accurate and easily accessible in the case of this particular location.

This location is out of the Magadi road when you are traveling from Bengaluru. You can also use the bus service starting from the KR market of Bengaluru in order to reach the location of the hills. 

Climatic Conditions

The climatic condition of this particular place is another reason for you to visit this destination during your vacation. Summers would be one of the hostile months of the year and you are recommended to avoid your visit during that particular time of the year. Especially if you are not that familiar with the tropical climate and weather conditions, you may not be able to tolerate the extremely humid and hot conditions of the place.

The location of this place is in South India, the humidity would be comparatively high during the summer months. The temperature ranges may fluctuate between 24 degree Celsius to 34 degrees Celsius in these times. The monsoon months of the year are again found in their extremes in the location. Heavy downpour is one of the characteristic features of the place during this season.

Exploring and chilling out in the hilly terrains won’t be a good idea during this season, since it can be highly slippery and dangerous. Pleasant and soothing climatic conditions are experienced during the winter months of the year. You will not suffer in the extreme cold since everything would be in an optimum state during these times in the location. 

Tourist Attractions / Things to do

Dodda Alada Mara

If you are looking for a peaceful spot for picnicking with your friends and family, this location would be perfect for your requirement. When translated, the name of this particular place gets the meaning of “big banyan tree”. This particular banyan tree is believed to have an ancientness of over 400 years. You need to travel to the Kethohalli region in order to reach the destination. This is considered 4^th largest banyan tree thriving in the entire territory of India. 

Nandi Hills

Nandi Hills is now one of the popular destinations in the territory of Bengaluru where you can spend some relaxing time after a week of stressful work. Nature will embrace you with tighter hugs of love every time you visit the location. The magnificent views and the calming natural atmosphere are perfect to make you relaxed and rejuvenated during the trip.

You can also get over the hustle and bustle of city tourism by getting into the location. Moreover, this particular location is quite a picturesque point from where you can click a lot of Instagrammable pictures. This is also a high-altitude place most probably having a lower degree of temperature. So make sure you are safe with all the precautions before hitting the locations. 

Ghati Subramanya Temple 

This is a location perfect for that pilgrim freaks planning a trip to the Savandurga Hills in the state of Bengaluru. This temple is located at a distance of 60km from the Bengaluru city center in the district of Doddaballapur. Pilgrim visits to this particular temple are increasing day by day so this temple won’t be quite an off-beat destination as it was before.

The Hindu Lords, “Subramanya and Laxmi Narayan” are the main deities worshipped in the temple. The architectural patterns and the design aesthetics of the temple are also impressive attracting a wide variety of tourists to the location of the temple. This temple is also a famous location to enjoy the beautiful sights of the nearby lush-green surroundings from the location. 

How To Reach Savandurga Hills?

Nearest airport: Kempegowda International Airport

Nearest railway station: Bengaluru Railway Station (SBC)

Nearby places to visit: Manchanabele Dam, Savandurga Fort, Wonderla Amusement Park, Bidarakatte Trek, Manchanabele Falls

Timings: If you would like to trek to the top of the hill, make sure you are visiting the location between 6 in the morning and 6 in the evening. 

Best time to visit: Winter months of the year

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