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Mandaragiri (Basadi Betta)
Easy4.5/560-75 km from Bangalore
A small hillock with 435 steps leading to ancient Jain temples and a peacock-feather shaped Guru Mandir.
1 Day
Distance from Bangalore
60-75 km
Drive Time
1.5-2 Hours
Trek Distance
1 km (round trip)
Elevation
800 m
Best Time to Visit
Jun-Dec
Ideal Trip Duration
1 Day
Best For
short excursionsspiritual visitsarchitectural study
About the Trek
Spiritual Trek
Peaceful retreat in Tumkur mixing religious heritage and easy trekking. World-first peacock feather-shaped Guru Mandir in Jain architecture. Mydala Lake behind hill for picnics.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very easy to climb
- Exceptional peacock temple architecture
- Pristine Mydala Lake
Cons
- Very short trek
- Limited food options
- Hot during midday in summer