Friday, February 24, 2017

Shettihalli Church

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Shettihalli Church



Distance - 200 Kms from Bangalore Travel period - Day out.
Time to reach - 3-4 Hrs
Type - Abandoned Church
Best time to visit - Anytime (Church will be submerged during monsoon)
Famous for: History
 Shettihalli Church
                      Shettihalli church is around 25 kms away from Hassan and near Shettihalli village. The church near Gorur-Hemavathi reservoir. The church  was built by French and after the construction of the Dam and reservoir the Church was abandoned. 
Shettihalli Church

This place has became a great tourist attraction and many tourists will visit during monsoon to see the half submerged church.

From Bangalore we have to take the Mangalore Highway, Bangalore-> Kunigal -> Yadiyur -> Chanraypatna -> Hassan -> Shettihalli.

Shettihalli Church

If you are planning to visit this place then get some stuff along with you to eat and drink because there are no restaurants or hotels nearby.

Shettihalli Church


Multiple movies have been at this location and its a very calm and beautiful place where we can enjoy and return.




Saturday, February 4, 2017

Savandurga

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Distance - 60 Kms from Bangalore 
Travel Period - Day out (1 day)
Time to Reach - 1-2 Hours 
Type - Largest Monolith hills in Asia
Best time to visit - Any time

Start from Bangalore and hit Bangalore Mysore Highway -> Cross Kengeri -> Cross Kumbalagodu -> Take a diversion towards right at Hejjala Cross. Move towards Manchanabele reservoir, cross the reservoir and then reach Sri Savandi Veerabhadraswamy temple (Which is situated at the foot of Savandurga hills). 
Temple Entrance
There are many worshipers in the southern part of Karnataka who visits the temple regularly. 

Temple Entrance 1






Savandurga is the largest monolith in Asia. It is one of the most exciting trek which can be completed within half day.


 We can see some beautiful carvings inside this.

Carvings 1
Carvings 2
There are multiple ways or paths to trek/climb the hill. Multiple adventure companies or organizations conduct multiple events.


 Once we reach the top of the hill, we can see and experience the wonderful view of nature.
Savandurga View 1

Savandurga View 2

Savandurga

Once we are done with the trek we can head towards manchanabele reservoir. There are lot of water activities or water sports which we can experience here.

 Now lets head back to Bangalore and end our day. 
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