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Handi Gundi Betta trek

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Place : Handi gundi Betta (Near Ramnagara) Distance from Bangalore : Around 60-70 km Trip type : Day trip/Half day trip Day of travel : 23rd August Trekking length/Duration : Approx 4 km (to and fro). 2-3 hour Difficulty level - Moderate The conquerors "Alone in mountain, lost your trail, standing on slanting hill which has steep valley down..." How do you feel in above situation? if you feel thrilled and excited then Handi Gundi Betta is best spot in Covid situation. 😊 This trip was much more thrilling than we expected, we had challenges everywhere not only on the trek path. This was our 3rd trek within Bangalore since lockdown. We started enjoying and getting comfortable in this kind of outing until the situation become normal and we can have vacation again. So the story begins -  We set the google map location "Handi Gundi betta trek starting point" and started from home around 12 Noon. It was around 2 PM when we hit one railway crossing; just 2 km before t

Nandi hills : Trekking path

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Nandi hills : Trekking path Place : Nandi Hills Distance from Bangalore : Around 60 km Trip type : Day trip/Half day trip Day of travel : 3rd August trekking length/Duration : Approx 4 km (to and fro). 1-1.5 hour If you are staying in Bengaluru then you must have been to Nandi hills. If you have been to Nandi Hills then you must be knowing that one can drive till the hill top. Then why trekking??? This trekking path will offer you completely different view which is not available from the top of Nandi Hills. The trek starts from backside of the paved road. The trek is very well carved stepped path. Throughout the trek is green and scenic. If you are not used to steps then you might find it hectic, take rest in between. This is best trekking path if you are beginner or with kids. My 8 year son completed the trek without getting tired. Google map shows the "Nandi hills trek starting point" So make sure you set the right location in the map. You will also find the Notice board on