Rangaswamy betta

This is visible from Kanakapura town, trek is for three kms to reach the foothill and then climb up a distance of 4kms. Before reaching the bilikallubetta. There are three small rocky hills to be crossed. Under a huge boulder (20 ft in height) is a cave. Closely is a residence stone wheel of a car (Ratha). Behind the residence is the temple of Ranganatha swamy (so called locally with ordinary pillars.

Though it is called Ranganatha, the deity is actually of Narayana with a " shanka";"chakra";"gada" and "abhaya". Nearby is another structure with three vrindavanas (tombs). There are some Neolithic tools near them. At a distance from these temples is a rest- house. Occasionally, elephant herd visits the hill. Viewing from this tall hill, one can enjoy witnessing certain far-off places.

Terrrain: - moderate:

Activities: Trekking ;OPTIONAL: camping; Rappelling; X-trail; Campfire

Sample Itinerary

• 7.30 a.m.- Say bye bye to home; drive for 2 hrs through the fields; lakes; and hills on the sides through the canopy of tamarind tree to reach the base and enjoy the b/fast on the way.


• 9.30 a.m.- Reach your dreamed destination and unwind yourself to nature; let nature drive your adrenalin for a 4km uphill trek to reach the top; walk through the stone carved steps along the shaded trees on the way. Lunch on the top.


• 3.30 p.m- After relaxing and spending some time in temple; start descending down to the base to check into vehicle and for high tea and snacks drive back to home.



Tariff: Day Outing : Rs 599/- per head/-
Overnight camps: Rs 1499/- Per head/-

includes
• Simple hygienic Veg lunch, Tea and biscuits, (1 cycle meals for overnight camps)
• Instructor charges and forest entry fees
• Comfortable transportation
• Accommodation-Tents and camping gears- Sleeping bags and ground mats (For overnight camps)