Avalabetta Trek

7 AM – Depart from home. Those who are in North and East Bangalore, it is easy to hit Airport road. For those of us staying in South Bangalore you have to either wade through the city or go via NICE road and exit at Tumkur road. Take the first available U Turn and then turn left at Peenya junction and continue on Outer Ring Road till you reach Airport road.

8 AM – Breakfast time. You can have your breakfast in India Paratha Company or Nandi Upachar or The Green House or Nandagokula restaurant or Srinidhi Vaibhava on the highway. .

9 AM – Depart for Avalabetta. Drive on the super Bangalore – Hyderabad highway till Peresandra and then go through the village to reach the foothills of the Avalabetta.

10.30 AM – Arrive at foothills. You need to park the vehicle at the entrance gate and walk up the hill.

1 PM – Depart Avalabetta. Drive to Dandiganahalli dam via Minakanagurki. Stop for few minutes at Minakanagurki which has a small temple dedicated to Goddess Maheshwari on a small hill. If you are hungry, you can have lunch in the park here.

2 PM – Depart Minakanagurki. If you haven’t had lunch, if you find a nice tree on the way, stop the car/bike and have a picnic lunch.

2.30 PM – Arrive at Dandiganahalli dam. Explore the dam and lovely waters. No swimming or boating here please.

3.30 PM – Depart Dandiganahalli dam and drive back to Bangalore.