Overview
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Distance: Around 56 km from Bengaluru
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Starting time: Friday/Saturday at 11 PM, approx
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Ending time: Saturday/Sunday afternoon, around 1.30 PM approx
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Stay: No Stay
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Trek difficulty: Moderate- Challenging
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Duration of the Trip: 1 Night
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Trail Type: Grasslands, Thick Forests, Ever-Flowing streams, and steep inclinations
Shivagange is also known as Dakshina Kashi, located just 60 km from Bangalore. Experience the magic of dawn amidst the tranquil natural setting of Hills Shivagange Sunrise Trek with our exclusive booking package, and revel in the stunning panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and forests while you trek up this majestic hill in Karnataka. Shivagange has religious significance, and it is also known for adventure. Atop the hill and on the trekking route, there are numerous shrines of Shiva, Parvati, and Ganga, including Gangadhareshwara temple and Honnadevi temple. Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable trekking adventure? Book the Shivagange Hills trek and explore the scenic beauty of the hills, climb the rocky terrain, and witness breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes, making it a popular trekking destination in India.
It is blessed with spring water spots, and according to myths, the water is of the sacred Ganges, thus, it has been named Shivagange. From the west, Shivagange looks like the shape of a Shiva Linga. From the east, it looks like the shape of a bull, a cobra from the North, and the East, a Ganesha. Experience the tranquility of nature with our Shivagange Falls trip booking, as you venture into the scenic wilderness and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrains that make it a popular tourist attraction in the region.
The spring water, Olakal Teertha, is a little further up the hill. At the peak, there is a beautifully carved monolith of Nandi, Lord Shiva's Bull, perched on a huge rock. The trekking path after this leads to the temple built in the mountain, Patala Ganga, which has an underground spring.