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Also known as Kalavarahalli Betta is a popular night trek spot. People come here to watch the sunrise and cloud formation in the winter.

Season: Nov to Jan

Things to see

There is parking place at the base and guides will be available in abundance throughout the night. One can higher a guide for 300 Rs after little bargain. There is a tea shop at base which also serves breakfast in the morning. There couple of small shops selling cucumber slices n Bajji. Trek is 2-3 hours based on our physical strength. There is a visible path for walking and at least 50 people can be found on Friday and Saturday. So no fear of getting lost. Torch is must. There will be heavy wind all along be prepared with caps and gloves. One the way in some places there are remnants of a fort built by Narasa Naidu. At the top there is a temple and some ruins. There is not much place to hide from the wind. Camp fire can be arranged by paying Rs 80 to the locals. At the top there is a tea shop which sells water and also omelet in the morning. If you are lucky you will see the cloud formation.

Getting There

70kms from Bengaluru: 

Take BIAL road and after crossing the airport Chikkaballapura is around 26km. On the chikkaballapura road close the city you will find a statue of Sir M Vishweshwariah on the left side. There is a small temple as well next to the statue. Take the left after statue which is around 500 ms from there. After 1 km you will find Market on the right side. Little ahead there is Dipika Bar & Restaurant and take left just before the Dipika B&R. After 4 humps on that road u will reach perpendicular road on which take right. There is a lake on the side of the road. Follow directions to Papagni Mata. Its around 5 km there.

Near By Railway stations

1. Bangalore East at a distance of 24 km
2. Gauribidanur at a distance of 28 km
3. Bairapur at a distance of 29 km

Nearest airport Bangalore at a distance of 24 km

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