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Ramanagara (Ramadevara Betta)

Easy to Moderate4.7/550 km from Bangalore

Iconic granite hills famous for Sholay, featuring a vulture sanctuary and 400 steps to the top.

1 Day

Distance from Bangalore

50 km

Drive Time

1 Hour

Trek Distance

4-7 km (round trip)

Elevation

747 m

Best Time to Visit

Oct-Mar

Ideal Trip Duration

1 Day

Best For

rock climbingfilm tourismvulture spotting

About the Trek

Rock Climbing Trek

Famous Sholay shooting location. Home to natural Indian vulture sanctuary. Diverse rock climbing routes used by professionals for decades.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Established facilities
  • Cinematic history
  • Great for beginners

Cons

  • Crowded on weekends
  • Heat in open sections
  • Aggressive monkey population

Location

12.7200, 77.2800

50 km from Bangalore (1 Hour drive)