Savandurga, Bengaluru

Savandurga

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Entry Fee & Ticket

An entry fee of INR 450 per person is being charged. | Getting to the base and starting the trek is usually free. Some trekking groups or guided programs charge ₹200–₹300+ per person for permits or forest access packages – depending on the booking method.

Opening Time & Days

Savandurga opening and closing timings are from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Open Days

The Savandurga is open to visitors every day.

Best Time to Visit

May, June, July, August

Place Visit With

Friends Siblings Youngsters

Place Type

Nature Sites and Parks

Official Info

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How to Reach Savandurga

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Savandurga.

By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Yeshwantpur Railway Station

33.1 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Kengeri Bus Terminal

23.9 km away

About Savandurga

Savandurga is located 60 km west of Bangalore. Savandurga is actually made up of two hills, known as Biligudda and Karigudda. With an elevation of over 1200 meters above sea level, it is one of the largest monoliths in Asia, and is really fun for the trekkers. Narasimha Swamy and Savandi Veerabhadreshwara Swamy in the Savandurga hills are two pilgrimage sites visited by travelers. The area around the hill is rich in over 100 different species of shrubs and about 59 different species of trees, making it ideal as a wildlife habitat.

This area is also a good place for bird watching, many birds come here during the migration season. Here you can spend your whole day with family and friends.

Interesting facts about Savandurga

Savandurga is made up of two hills which are locally known as "Karigudda".
About 2000 years ago, the Savandurga hills were home to some human commune.
The lush green scenery will mesmerize you and the captivating Magadi forest landscape will make your mind feel very calm.
This trek starts on foot from Sri Narasimha Swamy Temple, and a lot of pilgrims can be seen.
The Savandurga Hills are a part of the Deccan Plateau and consist of peninsular gneiss, laterites, basic dykes and granites.
These hills are also very popular among rock-climbers, cave-explorers and adventurers.

Savandurga FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Savandurga, Bengaluru.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Savandurga: An entry fee of INR 450 per person is being charged. | Getting to the base and starting the trek is usually free. Some trekking groups or guided programs charge ₹200–₹300+ per person for permits or forest access packages – depending on the booking method. Savandurga opening and closing timings are from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM..

𝒜. You should visit Savandurga during May, June, July, August months for best experience.