Shivgange betta | Shivaganga Hills | Day trip from Bangalore

Shivagange hill, one of the popular weekend getaways from Bangalore and one of the noted trekking destinations in Karnataka. For most of the folks from Bangalore, a quick search for ‘trekking places in Bangalore’ ends up in Shivaganga hills. This famous pilgrimage is only 55 km from Bangalore on the way to Tumkur and is known for its moderate to tough trekking trail and sacred temples. Along with our friends, we decided to visit Shivagange hills on a fine Saturday morning.
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At the entrance, there are two temples namely Gangadhareshwara temple and Honnadevi temple which can be reached by climbing only few steps. Both of these temples are cave temples and are very old.You can also find a big Ganesha statue on your left side while climbing these steps.
From the left side near the Gangadhareshwara temple, there is a path that leads to the top of the hill. The trek path is a difficult one and if you are just a beginner, it will exhaust you. We went in a peak summer season which made our trekking a more tiring one. Be cautious about your belongings as there are lot of monkeys throughout the trek path.
There are rock cut steps in many places which eases the trekking a bit. And the mesmerizing aerial view of the surrounding gives a soothing experience as you climb. There are small shops selling water, buttermilk, juice, churmuri, etc throughout till the top. Big salute to these guys who come here every day and serve basic necessities. You cannot stop appreciating them during your trek. If not these people, you would need to carry loads of water. But while eating or drinking, be careful of the monkeys. They can appear from anywhere.
In the mid-way, you will find a small temple called Olakal Theertha where you can find a water spring. You need to put your hand into a deep, small opening to touch the water. It is believed that if you could touch the water, that means you are a person of good nature. It is also a belief that if you touch the water, then you are free from all the sins you have committed.
Little more ascend towards the hill, you can find a big Shiva and Parvathi statues in a sitting posture. From this statue, till the top of the hill, the trek is the most difficult one. The trek trail becomes very steep and the steps are extremely narrow. There are railings for your support. Hold them tight and climb. These railings are a blessing in disguise. If not these railings, climbing till the top would have been highly difficult. Near this trek path, there are lot of monkeys. But, unless you show them food/water or do anything harm to them, they won’t create any problem to you. They will be jumping from railing to railing and will be trekking along with you. But, don’t you worry. They won’t hurt you unnecessarily.
Surprisingly, though the steps were steep, we dint feel that tired while climbing this stretch. May be because we were too cautious while climbing that we could not pay attention to our tiredness. As you are nearing the hilltop, the cool breeze touches your face and the atmosphere suddenly changes to a pleasant one. At the top of the hill, if you take a left, there is a big Nandi statue (bull) carved out of a rock which can be reached by climbing few more steps...
Read the full post at: stepstogether.in/2017/12/17/shivagange/
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Timelines:
00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Reaching Shivagange
02:10 - Gangadhareshwara temple and Honnadevi temple
02:43 - Shivagange Trekking
03:09 - Olakal teertha
03:18 - Shivagange Trekking phase 2
04:47 - Shivagange Hill
08:18 - Shivagange Hill Return Trek
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[@MysoreStudio]

Waw, nice place very nice view from the elevation, well captured, definitely will visit in future Thanks

[@StepsTogether]

Thanks bro..👍

[@MG-zs9zj]

I visited this place today and reached at peak of shivgange. It was tuffest climbing i ever experienced in my life. I’m suggesting to for old aged people and kids and womens as well. And Heart and suger patients. I saw the people struggling and kids are crying unimaginable pain. For me that was 2 hours more than 10 times rest. For young boys it like adventure. So be careful while climbing.

[@StepsTogether]

Thanks for detailed perspective.

[@sivapriyar103]

Yesterday visited that place very very hard climb but very powerful god without God bless not go upstairs om nama sivaya 🙏

[@kruthimanjunath3069]

I had visited this place. Really very hard to climb. Very great job.😊

[@StepsTogether]

Thank you. 😊

[@epicgamer8864]

I'm going today

[@ManjeetSingh-np6cb]

Today visited in shivgange but it's really hard to go this place but everything is ok because of God bless to us wow what a beautiful climate there really amazing i enjoy today so much😍😍 ❤❤❤

[@StepsTogether]

Glad that you enjoyed the trek. 😀

[@chandanapc3788]

Yes it's very tricky and risky toughest too, but when we reach to peak it's heaven ❤❤

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Yes it is 😀

[@girishmn19]

I liked the music score...could you share its name?

[@sumeetvlogs3611]

Waoo very nice ❤❤❤

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Awesome video bro 👌👌👌

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ఓం శ్రీ శ్రీ శ్రీ శివ గంగమ్మ తల్లి దేవతానే నమో నమహ

[@biseswarsa5289]

Very very nice this pictur

[@RRKSTRAVELISTRY]

Amazing video 🙏👌✌

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Thank you...

[@hanvikachannelrm]

From where you got this music.excellent shots who s the camera man? 👏👏👏

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[@hanvikachannelrm]

Video is cooool.😊

[@trilochanseth7232]

Superb tourist place

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[@devanthamby703]

Wow great work..is there opening time and closing time??

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Thank you. Its 6am to 6pm

[@ARUNKUMAR-wr1cj]

Great camera work

[@StepsTogether]

Thank you. 😀

[@TharunThapthi-theTwins]

Is it possible to climb with 3 Yr old kids.. Seems lil risky

[@StepsTogether]

Yes few of the stretches are risky.. you may have to carry them yourself at few places..

[@TharunThapthi-theTwins]

@@StepsTogether thank you for the Much needed reply.

[@nagakrishnasolasa8528]

Temple kuda chupiste bagundunu mottam view chupincharu konda four sides kuda chupinchandi next time hill four sides four shapes untundi annaru chusina vallu anduke adiganandi

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[@syedmuneerpasha7417]

Xcellent.

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[@sujithkumarjack]

Well done!

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Thank you..

[@Sumith.S]

Can we come back after visiting the shiva temple or do we have to complete treck?

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[@krupak8450]

How many steps to reach the top??😊

[@devarajrajput4987]

Har har mahadev

[@venkatesh6340]

Been this place never thought it would be so much difficult to climb...but good experience

[@StepsTogether]

Thanks for sharing your experience !!

[@_OutOfOffice]

There is no entry fee its a temple 🤣🤣🤣 only parking fee is there

[@StepsTogether]

Never heard of collecting parking fee before even entering the village 😆

[@vasunarayan8407]

No I am go to high of hill

[@naveenissac878]

Which time is better to visit here ... Sunrise or sunset ?

[@StepsTogether]

Sunrise.

[@chandraravikumar]

An ancient place of wondrous legend, history and geography. A filthy, neglected, place today. Do we Indians in general and Karnatakas in particular deserve all this beauty, and ancestry? SHAME ON ALL OF US!

[@StepsTogether]

Rightly said

[@JaiRamJaiRamJaiRam108]

Shame on Khangress government which maintains invaders tombs, but not hindu temples.

[@Mr8999naga]

Is there a parking lot for two wheelers ?

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Yes, Not dedicated one. But place to park.

[@navdeepgarg4821]

What time and which month would be better?

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[@paulkayshapvlogs9362]

Nyc place ,,

[@StepsTogether]

Thanks for watchng

[@vasunoonepalli2882]

Om namah shivaye

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🙏

[@nallanmohan]

Very difficult trek. Why you venture in such terrain.risky.

[@StepsTogether]

Why not?

[@biseswarsa5289]

Very very nice

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Thanks a lot

[@deepak.rgowda6848]

I am from shiva gange village

[@kanikaramsatwik3193]

Today iam coming To that place gowda bro

[@venugopalbv2069]

Is it easy to reach till olakal theertha temple?

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[@venugopalbv2069]

@@StepsTogether I had been there buddy thanks

[@JaiRamJaiRamJaiRam108]

Good👍

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@pinuvyas1618]

Pranaam From Nagaur RAJASTHAN

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Namaskara from Bengaluru.🙏

[@santoshkarmal7686]

👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Thank you :-)

[@rockstarninja1769]

Is public transport available ?

[@renukeshappi5682]

Yes

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[@rathna5584]

💐💐🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏

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🙏

[@arputhakumar4757]

சிவாயநமகசிவகங்கை.ஒலக்கல்தீர்தம்

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🙏

[@sarojinidodmani9309]

👌🤗

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Thank you

[@pavanv27]

how much time would the total trek to the peak take from the starting point ?. considering average speed for a group of 5-6 including girls too.

[@StepsTogether]

Around 2 hrs

[@ramyamamtharamyamamtha1208]

Nice but basavanna round hakiddu torsilla..

[@StepsTogether]

Torsiddivalla. Innond sala nodi..

[@ramyamamtharamyamamtha1208]

O sry hawdu ega nodide...miss agirbodu nan noduvaga..sry...👍

[@sriramachandranpillai]

I am Reach the temple 1995 sivagangai peeta hara hara mahadevaa 🙏

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[@kirankumargadwal4678]

It's more than 800meters

[@hamsachandrakala7581]

Super shevagange heles

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Thank you.

[@sadashiv2445]

Om

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🙏

[@abbasmakandar465]

Sir sivgange hogoke bus ilva sir

[@abbasmakandar465]

Dabaspete inda bus ideya sir

[@StepsTogether]

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[@renukeshappi5682]

Bus Ede auto ide

[@divyaall4636]

This is nearae my home

[@iamneerajsingh3032]

❤️

[@bharathwritr7478]

The height is only 340 meters ?

[@StepsTogether]

yes. height from the base of the hill. not altitude.

[@bharathwritr7478]

@@StepsTogether Then how they measure burj Khalifa From sea level or from base

[@bharathwritr7478]

Bangalore utility building is about 115 meters height then shivagange is only 3 times taller then utility I think no

[@StepsTogether]

@@bharathwritr7478 Apart from your thoughts, If you have facts to support your claim that we are wrong, please provide.

[@sriharijagannath.j4029]

@@StepsTogether the altitude is 4600 ft. Height of the him is 2000+ something ft. Go check your info properly

[@manuyt4764]

Near to my village 5 km

[@StepsTogether]

Good to know :-)

[@jayaprakasha6227]

I visited today 😅 Really struggling, But worth 😍

[@StepsTogether]

Thanks for sharing your experience.. 🤗

[@Ramgurubaran]

How is the bus connectivity to Shivaganga from Bangalore?

[@renukeshappi5682]

Bangalore NH 4 ,to dabaspete turn left 5 klm

[@sriharijagannath.j4029]

Wrong info. The hill is 804 m height

[@StepsTogether]

source?

[@mrarjuns2252]

Yaha par mai gai hu Banglore me hai

[@venugopaln9683]

My native place

[@StepsTogether]

Thanks for watching 😃

[@KiranRVlogs07]

We are from Bangalore we will upload travelling around bangalore

[@govind1646]

नाइस

[@StepsTogether]

Thanks for watching 😃

[@sunandareddy4690]

How much time takes to go top view?

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[@rohiths7102]

Bro plz wear shoes nd go! Whoever is going to clif!

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[@giriteja6414]

It’s shiva temple as u know nobody wears footwear {Paadha Raksha}

[@pavanisri_lotsoflove]

Can Anyone share route map

[@sureshgowda2973]

Please change music...kannada song haakii ...yarunu English navarige huutila ..hidu kannada naadinaa pavitra stala..ok

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[@mjcompany5716]

Shantala drop

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Yes..

[@deepakchampia235]

Shiva ganga beangulore

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🤨

[@gamingasur7382]

This is karantaka power

[@PeacefulMonarchButterfly-qy8ln]

Shiva e

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[@easybiolearning9526]

Can I go with kids of 5,6 yr

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[@KiranRVlogs07]

Yes bro but it is very hard for kids to climb

[@monurajput7665]

But you don't show the power of this temple

[@monurajput7665]

Maakhan from ghee

[@pranavakathira1482]

Bad music

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[@Manjunotty]

Super

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[@pbhworld]

Very nice

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[@sujithmanipal6919]

Super

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Super

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