How to reach savandurga from bengaluru?

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Savandurga (Trekking spot near Bangalore/Bengaluru)

Savandurga is a hill 60 km west of Bengaluru (Karnataka, India) off the Magadi road 12.919654°N 77.292881°E, in India. The hill is considered to be among the largest monolith hills in Asia.[1] The hill rises to 1226 m above mean sea level and forms a part of the Deccan plateau. It consists of peninsular gneiss, granites, basic dykes and laterites. The Arkavathi river passes nearby through the Thippagondanahalli reservoir and on towards Manchanabele dam.

How to reach savandurga from bangalore ?

If you are coming from outer ring road the head towards bannergatta toll road, take the toll road towards mysore road, take mysore road exit and join the bangalore mysore highway. You will get crossing for big banyan tree near Raja Rajeswari Dental college. Once you reach Big Banyan tree then take the road that heads towards ISRO, Savandurga is almost 25 KM from Big Banyan Tree.

Images of Hill

Savandi Veerabhadreshwara Swamy and Narasimha Swamy temple
These temples are sited at the foothills. Picnickers come to spend time among the serene environs of the hill. Rock climbers, cave explorers and adventurers are among others who frequent the locale.
80% of the area is covered with greenery and the route from Bangalore to Savandurga is very beautiful.
There are beautiful picnic spots also. 

Places on the way to Savandurga



  • Big Banyan Tree
  • ISRO
  • Manchanabele Dam is a great place for watersports
  • Temple at the foothill










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