by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Are O Sambha !!!! Do you remember this dialogue!! Who doesn’t! After a long time we planned to go for Night Trek to Ramadevara Betta a place, Indian Classic movie Sholay is filmed.
Ramadevara Betta is situated near the Ramangara a place 50
km out of Bangalore
City. This is one of the
best places for day hike and even for night trek. The short distance from the Bangalore make this place quick visit and one of the top
visited places from Bangalore.
There is one Rama temple on the middle of the hill by which
name is arrived to the hill.
The climb is not very strenuous and there are nearly 450
steps to reach this lovely temple. The climb is quite pleasant as weather was so
cold at night.
Before you reach the main temple there are other smaller
temples of Shiva, Hanuman and Ganapati on the way. Once you reach the top you
get to see a beautiful pond. On the right of the pond you can see a Rameshwara
shrine, a Parvati shrine and a choultry construction of KempeGowda times. On
the other side of the pond you have the Pattabhi Rama temple. In the temple
entrance you can see the image of Lord Rama pardoning the demon Kaakasura.
The beautiful part of our night trek is Star Gazing and
watch every step of Sun rising.
Please note: Night trek is not an easy task. You should have
prior information about the place and you should be minimum of 5 people. And do
not forget to carry torch + woolen cloth to bear the cold and medicines. These
are must.
Route:
Only one best way from Bangalore
is, take Bangalore – Mysore state highway Kengeri – Bidadi … Once
you hit the Ramanagara town just keep looking right side. You have to take
right turn where you can find the arch. Take right turn and from there it is
just 3 km to the foot hills of the Ramadevara betta. Total distance will not
cross 50-55 km from Bangalore.
Happy touring..
Gokul
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Great photography.. and Good information provided abt Ramanagara thru ur lenses :)
ReplyDeletethe pictures were really nice and good info too , just one question though , did you take the help of any guide there? if yes can u just post his no.
ReplyDeleteThanks all.
ReplyDeleteNo. We reached the foot hills at 3 AM. No way of getting guides at that time. I would say there is no requirement of guides in here since trek route is very easy.