Overview
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.
11:00 PM Pick-up starts from Bangalore
03:00 AM Reach Shivagange base
03:30 AM Start the hike to peak Shivagange
05:30 AM Finish the hike, relax
06:30 AM Relax until sunrise
07:00 AM Descend towards the base
09:00 AM Head to the nearby restaurant. Freshen up & have breakfast
12:30 PM Reach Bangalore
Marathahalli (11.00 PM) – Near Kalamandir
Silk Board (11:30 PM) – Bus Stop, Opposite To Pizza Hut
BTM (11:45 PM) Udupi Garden Bus Stop, Opposite To A2B
Banashankari (12.15 AM) – Banashankari Bus Stop
Gopalan Arcade Mall (12.30 AM) – Rajarajeshwari Nagar Arch
Inclusions
With Transportation
Transportation
Sightseeing
Trek Leads from Namma Trip
Without Transportation
Sightseeing
Trek Leads from Namma Trip
Exclusions
Any kind of Insurance
Any Meals
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Strong backpack for trekking
Water bottles are at least 1-2 litres
Sunscreen and sunglasses (optional)
Cap/hat
Personal medication if any
A torch with new batteries (can be managed by mobile light)
One plastic box if you want to carry energy boosters like Chocolate bars, flavoured milk, Juice packs, Glucon-D, etc. should keep waste rappers with you, till you reach back to homestay or Bangalore, it is necessary to maintain forest cleanliness as a traveller
Sweaters/Jacket to bear the cold weather
Good trekking shoes
Camera/DSLR (if interested)
Shivagange is a mountain peak with a height of 1,368 metres (4,488 ft) and Hindu pilgrimage center And Also historically, it was an Ancient Jain site during the rule of The Hoysala and Ganga Dynasty. located near Dobbaspet, in Bengaluru Rural district, India. It is 25 km (16 mi) from the town of Tumakuru and 54 km (34 mi) from Bengaluru. The sacred mountain is shaped as a shivalinga and a spring flows near locally called "Ganga", thereby giving the place its name. It is also known as Dakshina Kashi (Kashi of the South) and has various temples such as Gangadhareshwara temple, Sri Honnammadevi Temple, Olakal Teertha, Nandi Statue, Patalagang Sharadambe temple and several theerthas such as Agasthya theertha, Kanva theertha, Kapila theertha, Pathala Gange.
