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Some adventures stay on our bucket list for years, and Avani Betta was one of them for me. After canceling the trip a couple of times over the last few months, I finally decided that this time there would be no excuses. It was time for a solo ride and an early morning trek! 🏍️✨ 🏍️The Ride to Avani Betta I started my journey from Bengaluru at exactly 5:00 AM to avoid traffic and finish the trek before the sun became too harsh. Riding through the peaceful morning roads was refreshing, and by 7:00 AM I reached Avani. Thankfully, Google Maps guided me perfectly this time without any confusion! 😄 There was plenty of parking available near the trek starting point, making the experience hassle-free. 🥾 Short History of Avani Betta: Avani Betta is a historic hill located in the Kolar district of Karnataka , around 95 km from Bengaluru. The place holds great importance in Hindu mythology and is often associated with the Ramayana . According to local belief, Maa Sita gave birth to Lava a...

After a long gap of a few months without any trips, we badly needed a quick escape from our routine life. 🌿☀️ One reason after another kept delaying our plans, and with summer arriving in full force, the heat made us even more lazy to travel. Finally, Kiran suggested a Sunrise Trek to Minchukal Betta organized by the Charana team, and we immediately booked our slots for the first week of April. Unfortunately, due to a medical emergency, we had to postpone the trek twice. But as they say, good things take time — we finally made it happen in the third week of April! 😄🥾 About Minchukal Betta 🌄 Minchukal Betta is a peaceful hill located near Tumakuru district in Karnataka. It is still lesser-known compared to other popular treks around Bengaluru, which makes it perfect for people looking for a calm and crowd-free experience. The place is surrounded by rocky hills, open landscapes, and beautiful sunrise views. 🌅 The region around Tumakuru has historical importance and is known for its ...

During our visit to Sakleshpur, we planned a short trek for the second day of our stay. Since the homestay was surrounded by hills and greenery, we had a couple of trekking options. Finally, we decided to visit Hosahalli Betta, which is around 16 km from our homestay and is known for its peaceful views and easy trail 🌿⛰️. Hosahalli Betta is a lesser-known hill in the Western Ghats region. It has been used by locals for farming and as a watch point in earlier days. Today, it is slowly gaining popularity among trekkers for its calm environment and scenic views. We started early at around 7:00 AM, hoping to return by breakfast time. It took us about 30 minutes to reach the trek base. This time, Google Maps guided us perfectly, and the drive itself was very scenic 🚗🌄. When we reached the spot, one group was already at the top of the hill. There was plenty of open space for parking. We had heard that there might be a jeep route to the top, but we didn’t find any jeeps. To restrict privat...

I have visited most of the hills around   Chintamani , but one place was always pending on my bucket list –   Anjanadri Temple . This beautiful temple is located on top of a small hill, right in the heart of the town. For a long time, I couldn’t find the right opportunity to visit it. Finally, during my recent visit to Chintamani, I decided that this was the day! 🙏 Reaching the top of the hill is quite easy and does not take more than  15 minutes of walking . However, finding the entrance can be a little tricky. The route passes through  narrow town roads , so you may need to ask locals for directions. Once you find the path, the short climb is pleasant and manageable. At the top, the atmosphere was  very calm and peaceful . There were hardly any people around when I visited. I spent some quiet time there, enjoyed the cool breeze, clicked a few photos 📸, and simply relaxed while taking in the view of the town below. 🛣️ Distance & Travel Info Distance from...