Bored
of long weekdays at office? Thinking of going for a One day Outing somewhere
near Bangalore which is somewhat far away from usual hustling and bustling
Bangalore town? How about climbing a
small Mountain which is so much climber friendly, which can be conquered
by anyone who just wants to have some fun and also wants to spend some valuable
time with nature instead of a day out at some Commercial Mall or Multiplex. If
this seems like an interesting aspect, what better place to consider than the
famous Siddarabetta Mountain near Madhugiri Taluk, Tumkur district.
A View from Beautiful Siddarabetta
Time for
a small Imagination :)
Imagine
a small mountain which has steps carved from the base to the peak of the
Mountain, the entire path having a canopy of broad and huge trees, neatly
placed benches at all pit stop points, a casual walk for almost a hour or so
from base to the peak, cold water from a natural Spring gushing out from the
top of the hill, waiting for you to arrive and take a divine bath at the peak,
a mysterious Caves calling you to Explore and the much needed place for a un-interrupted
meditation for any amount of time and finally hot and tasty lunch at the Base
of the Mountain. Doesn't this seem good for a One day Trekking or Excursion or
Trip or Picnic whatever you want to call? These are highly what you can expect
when you go to the Rocky Hill, Siddarabetta.
Our Group
What's
Special About this Place???
This is
a Rocky hill and a naturally beautiful place. This place is mainly known for
the Temple, the Cave Explosion and the medicinal Plants. Inside the Caves there
is a holy shrine of Lord Rudra. The name Siddarabetta suggests that it's the
home of many Hindu Saints who used to perform sacred meditation and to achieve
something great in life which is nothing but Nirvana. Even though there are not
many saints left here, there are few who does the chanting in the ashram which
is at the Base of the Hill. This Hill is also famous for its Medicinal Herbs.
The natural springs have several medicinal qualities and drinking it is the cure for many
diseases. The main attraction of Siddarabetta is the Cave exploration part
which takes around one and half hours, which is one of those experiences which
we can never forget in life. The duels with friendly Monkeys of Siddarabetta is
unique and fun in its own way.
My Friend In Front of famous Jungle Grape Fruit Plant 
Just Inside the Caves
How to
Reach This Place???
There
are always different ways to reach a destination. Here I am providing details
of the best possible route for your Travel.
By Bus: Reach Tumkur Bus Stand. Take a Private Bus to
Siddarabetta.
By own transport: Reach Tumkur, take the Bypass
towards Pune road. Take a deviation towards Madhugiri, from the ring road. Just
after 2 KMs, we can see a Petrol Bunk to the left and take a left turn near the
Petrol Bunk. That road is the Chikkatotli Kere road and a 40 minute drive will
take you to Jonigarahalli. Take a right at this juncture and just after half a
KM, take a left deviation. That road will lead us directly to the base of
Siddarabetta.
Breakfast,
Lunch etc...
If you
are travelling by Bus, it always better to have some breakfast in Tumkur. If
you are travelling by your own transport, don't forget to have a delicious Idli
and Vada in Kyaatsandra Village which comes just 5 KMs before Tumkur.
For Lunch, you can have the daasoha(a public service of providing
food to the people) arranged by the villagers and other donors. If in case you need anything
else, there are lot of restaurants available in Tumkur Bangalore Highway.
Overall
Experience
I have been to this Mountain in-numerous number of times and never ever I have got
bored of this small, beautiful mountain. I have almost taken all my friends to
this mountain and not even a single friend of mine gave any negative impression
about this Rocky Mountain. The Cave exploration will make a permanent mark in
our memory and the views that we get from the top are just mesmerizing. The
natural Springs are added bonus at the peak which will completely makes us
forget about the tiredness that caught us during the ascent. A beautiful place
for One day small Trek for all adventure seekers and a nice relaxing spot for
all others. What are you thinking still? Call up your friends and go and enjoy
this tiny Rocky Mountain. Happy and Safe Trekking.
Few More Snaps
An Old Man
