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, ADVENTURE TOURISM IN INDIA Antaragange ADVENTURE TOURISM IN INDIA Antaragange ADVENTURE TOURISM IN INDIA Antaragange ADVENTURE TOURISM IN INDIA Antaragange ADVENTURE TOURISM IN INDIA Antaragange ADVENTURE TOURISM IN INDIA Antaragange ADVENTURE TOURISM IN INDIA Antaragange Discover Anthargange If you're yearning for an escape from the bustling life of Bangalore city and a craving for thrilling adventure, look no further than Anthargange! Situated approximately 80 km away from Bangalore, Anthargange is renowned for its captivating Natural Volcanic Rock Formation. Located just about 4 km from Kolar, a quaint town once famous for its gold mines, Anthargange offers a unique blend of spiritual significance and breathtaking scenic beauty, teeming with intriguing caves and sacred temples. In essence, it's a realm of Caves & Temples. The hill range soars to an impressive height of 4021 ft, creating a pilgrimage site that radiates positive vibes. At its heart lies a revered templ...

 Exploring the Mystical Kabbal Durga: A Tranquil Temple and Climbing Haven Introduction Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Bangalore (Rural) district, just a short drive away from the bustling city of Bangalore, lies the enchanting Kabbal Durga. This rocky hill, crowned by the ancient temple of Goddess KabbaLamma, offers a serene escape for both spiritual seekers and adventure enthusiasts. In this blog post, we'll delve into the intriguing history of Kabbal Durga, the temple at its peak, and the thrilling climbing opportunities it presents. Kabbal Durga owes its name to the revered Goddess KabbaLamma and the fort (or "Durga" in Kannada) that once graced its summit. Although now in ruins, the remnants of the fort whisper tales of a bygone era. A charming village that shares its name with the hill resides at its foothills, preserving the essence of the past. The Temple Atop the Heights Dominating the hill's zenith, the temple dedicated to Goddess KabbaLamma stands ...

Savandurga  Savanadurga is one of the popular picnic destinations situated in the vicinity of Bangalore at about 75 km away towards its West, off the Magadi road. This place, which lies on the Deccan plateau, is located at an average elevation of 1226 m above sea level . Savandurga is famous for the Savandurga Hill, which is regarded as the largest monolith hill in the world. The Savandurga Hill, which has a towering height of about 1226 m, comprises of nothing but a large single rock. This rock is of prehistoric origin and made of basic dykes, granites, gneiss, and laterites. Savandurga Hills also consist of two minor hills Karigudda and Biligudda. Karigudda can be literally translated as ‘the black hill’ and Biligudda as ‘the white hill’ in Kannada language. Rock climbing is one the popular options here, given the challenge involved in this activity. A Brief Peek Into History As per early records that date back to 1340 AD, Savandurga Hills was known as Savandi...

Rock Climbing in Turahalli Turahalli is a popular tourist destination situated in South Bangalore, off Kanakapura Road, behind the Gubalala Village. The Shani Mahatma Temple situated atop Turahalli hillock, dedicated to Lord Shaneeswara, makes it a famous pilgrimage destination among the people of Bangalore. Turahalli is also famous for its hard granite rocks of various shapes and structures, which offer great opportunities for both the beginners as well the professionals Rock Climbing in Turahalli Turahalli is a famous rock climbing destination among the rock climbers of Bangalore. This place offers excellent opportunities in bouldering a form of rock climbing in which the climbers have to climb on short, low routes without the use of the safety rope. Hard boulders of various sizes and shapes can be seen here, which have made this place a frequent training spot for all rock climbing enthusiasts of Bangalore. Turahalli is a popular training spot in climbing. Many roc...

Hampi is a quaint village belonging to the Bellary district of Northern Karnataka. Hampi, which is situated at a distance of 353 km from Bangalore , 74 km from Bellary, and 13 km from Hospet; it can be easily reached by rails and roads. Hampi is a world renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site as the place is scattered with the ruins of monuments constructed during the period of Vijayanagara Rayas. As per archeological evidences, the earliest settlements at Hampi can be dated back to 1st century AD. Going by legends, this region was the Kishkindha Kingdom, which is associated with the epic Ramayana. Hampi is situated on the banks of River Tungabhadra. The place was often referred to as Pampa, which was the former name of River Tungabhadra. Hampi is bounded by river Tungabhadra on one side and high hill extensions on its three sides. Due to this geographical aspect, Hampi was one of the core areas of Vijayanagara city; it was the erstwhile capital of Vijayanagara Empire and ru...

Rock Climbing in Badami Badami is an ancient town situated in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka. Badami was the capital of the Chalukya Dynasty that ruled over the most parts of peninsular India. Situated at an average elevation of 1922 ft above the sea level at the mouth a ravine, Badami is tucked in between two rugged sandstone outcrops. This town lies surrounding the 5th century Agastya Tirtha Lake, a holy lake famous for the healing property of its water. Badami was earlier known by the name Vatapi. It is believed that this name is related to the legend of the demon Vatapi, which is associated with Sage Agastya. According to another story, Badami got its name from the Badam (Almond) color of the sandstone of this place. Badami was founded by an earlier ruler of the Chalukya Dynasty, King Pulakeshi around 540 AD. Later, it fell into the hands of Pallavas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara Rayas, Adil Shahis, Savanur Nawabs, Marathas, Hyder Ali, and the Briti...

The rocky terrains of Ramanagara are most famous as the location where the blockbuster movie ‘Sholay’ was shot . Few, however, know that avid rock climbers have been practicing their craft here from as early as the 1960s. The site is great for climbing and rappelling as well as trekking. The best aspect here is that it is situated less than fifty kilometers from Bangalore, on the route between Bangalore and Mysore, so Bangaloreans don’t really need a long holiday to go climbing, they can even do it on a weekend. Activities and Things to Do Rock Climbing Ramanagara has a number of hillocks which are suitable for adventure sports like climbing. The ‘Ramadevara Betta’ is one of the most well-known ones. It roughly translates to ‘the hillock of Lord Rama’. At the summit of this hillock is another hillock, and the rock face of this second hillock is where many rock climbers try their sport. Kapotagiri, Shivaramagiri, Kaakasura Betta and Ramasiddeshwara Betta are some of t...

ROCK CLIMBING IN INDIA There are several good rock climbing areas in India What is Rock Climbing Rock climbing is an adventure that involves climbing up, down, or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. It involves physical & mental strength, and adventurers seek to take such expeditions more often these days. How and where to go fo Rock climbing Most people start climbing indoors and progress outdoors when they become more experienced. Indoor climbing offers a safe environment where it’s easy to train and improve skills. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing have spiked in popularity in recent years—including on social-media platforms sport have collected billions of views. That’s thanks to a variety of factors: the  addition of sport climbing to the 2020 Summer Olympics , a rapidly increasing number of climbing gyms  all over  India  and  It have it's own  many physical and mental health benefits associated with the sport.    Us...