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Skandagiri / Kalavara Durga

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Skandagiri is one of the easiest and nearest trekking spot for Bangaloreans, which very near to Nandi hills and less crowded than Nandi hills. thanks to Karnataka Forest Dept. which has put full stop to crowded gatherings and miscreants from this place. Skandagiri is just 62.7Kms away from Bangalore and just 20Kms from Nandi hills and both belongs to chikballapur district. The altitude of the hill is around 1450m from sea level and total trekking length is approximately 4.4kms which is very easy and good for beginner trekkers. The Forest Dept. of Karnataka is currently regulating this place and allows only two batches consisting of 40nos are allowed to enter the hill premises. The first batch starts at early morning 4:00 AM for those who wants to float above clouds and second batch starts at 6:00 AM which suited for family and children. Trekking batches will be accompanied by forest guides. There were days when local village people used mint so much money just by harassing people

Epulo Vineyard Resturant

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Epulo Vineyard Resturant is inside Sula vineyards in Gangedoddi village off Mysore-Bangalore national highway. The best part of this restaurant is a calm and serene courtyard restaurant which is rarely crowded and you will definitely get complete space for yourself to enjoy decent food and wines. People often come here as a part of a wine tour. After Sula acquired this Heritage vineyard, now they are offering buffet lunch and dinner only for bulk bookings.

Kanva Dam

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Kanva dam or Kanva reservoir is situated just 68kms from Bangalore in Ramanagar district which is constructed for Irrigation purpose. Its a good place for the picnic as the area is not much crowded provided one carries their own food. The location situated inside of a not so thick forest area and surrounded by decent mountains. The drive towards the dam is very beautiful if take kunigal main road as it passes through villages.

Shree Aprameya Temple Mallur Chennapatna

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Shree Aprameya swamy temple is also known as Ambegalu Krishna Sannidhi or Navaneeta Krishna. This temple is lactated in village Mallur near Channapatna on Mysore Bangalore national highway.