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Devarayanadurga Temple, Tumkur

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Travel Date: 2 Jan 2016 Devarayanadurga is a hill which is situated in Tumkur and has two popular temples. Devarayanadurga is located at a distance of 65 km from Bangalore. The temple is said to be around 2000 years old. This temple’s architecture is in Dravidian style, faces east, constructed by Kanthirava Narasaraja I. The architecture is an example of Chola rulers’ patronage for art. It is located inside the protected State Forest area. It is a wonderful day trip spot from Bangalore for the ones who enjoy nature. For more information visit these links http://www.karnataka.com/tumkur/devarayanadurga-temple/ http://www.karnatakaholidays.com/devarayanadurga.php For food and rest stop, there is a new restaurant 'Shree Rathnam' on Tumkur highway now, which i do not remember seeing 3 years back when we went. Road conditions are pretty neat. We had a smooth drive. One piece of advice, this place is very lonely if you go out very early in the morning. People say, Sunr...
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Shivaganga Hills near Bangalore -July 2014

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Shivagange Hills is 2 to 3 hours drive from Bangalore depending on the road condition. We have visited this place exactly after two years this July, 2014. Nothing much has been changed and the place looked even more prettier because of the recent rains. Very green and treat to the eyes especially for the people from city. It is better to start the climb little early in the morning if you want to climb all the way up. But because of continuous drizzle we were not able to reach the peak. We will go back again :) Here are few links if you are looking for more information about this place. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivagange http://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g297628-d3916201-Reviews-Shivagange-Bangalore_Karnataka.html There are lot of snack shops on the way selling seasonal fruits, tea, packed drinks, goose berries, hot chilly bujjies etc. But there is no proper eateries around. It is better you pack your lunch if you are looking for some thing solid. Here are f...
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Jog Falls, Shimoga, KA, India

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Jog Falls is the second-highest waterfall in India, Located in Shimoga District, Karnataka. Beautiful scenic place. Best season to visit is between Jun and Dec. These are rainy months. On other months the falls dries up because of the near by dams.  We visited Jog falls in Sep, 2012 and had a great experience. It is 340 km away from Bangalore Airport. Roads are decent but not perfect from Bangalore to Jog Falls. Because of the road conditions  it will take somewhere between 6 to 9 hrs from Bangalore depending on your driving style. Being little far from the city has it's pluses too. It is far from the maddening crowd! Lush green fields on the way to Jog Falls Green fields, serpent streams, giant trees, it is magical! Welcoming trees on the way View from a small bridge few kilo meters away from Jog Falls Another view from the same bridge Falls View from the window of our room KSRTC hotel at Jog Falls Dreamy foggy vi...
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Location: State Highway 50, Kargal, Karnataka, India
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Shivaganga Hills near Bangalore

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Travel date: July, 2012 About the place Nice hilly place away from the city crowd. Very good hike. Quite scenic and obviously lot of monkeys....keep your food away :) This link has very good information about the place. http://www.karnatakaspider.com/resources/3971-Beautiful-Shivaganga-Hills-near-Bangalore.aspx View from outside Lord Siva statue in the entrance Happy monkey family! One of the temple towers in the bottom of the hill Pond infront of the temple. View gets more pretty as we climb up. Cutie baby with her mom! Flower from the top of the hill Misty view from the top Colorful Nandi statue
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