Bairavadurga Trek - Mystic beauty
It is one of the small fort hill among the navadurgas, however the trail is tricky and
could be challenging at places. Initially it is nomadic walk until the
stone steps, and after around 100 steps the temple arrives. Post the
temple the trail takes twists, and it is the challenging part, as the
trail passes through the gorge and there is vertical climb of around 8
ft boulder. After all these trails the fort can be reached.
History: This is a small fort near to Bangalore. According to sources, the fort was built by the Kempegowda Chiefs in early 17th cent. A.D. The Marathas also added defence walls to this fort in 1750s. Later due to lack of water, Tipu sultan shifted the fortified town to near by town- Kudur a km. north of the fort, in the end of 18th cent. The fort is intact has two lines of fortification walls, built with semi-circular bastions at regular intervals. The citadel is on top of the hill where a long Firangi [Canon] was placed, now it is not available. The hill top also has three granaries and a well for water storage. A temple dedicated to Bairava, snall but is significant for the Bairava cult in the Bangalore region, is found mid-way of the hill. The temple faces east. It is cave-cum structural temple.
- Dr. S. K. ARUNI Bangalore
Difficulty Level:
Easy-Difficult (Due to 90' rock climb) Trail Type: Rocky terrain with moderately steep incline & muddy stretch
Distance: 2.0 kms
Best time: Any time (Monsoon might be slippery on rocks)
DIY Trek: Yes (Children ? Yes > 8 yrs)
Trail type: Nomadic walk, stone steps and steep boulder climb
Altitude: 2319 ft to 3,310 ft
Leave critics an Comments in the comments section below:
My webpage - http://www.skmanju.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manjukrishphoto/
Blog: ManjuKrishPhoto.Blogspot.com
Write to me at skmanju@gmail.com
——————————————————————————————————————————————
Disclaimer: "Information provided in the post is as is basis, please exercise caution while using the info for the trek. Author is not responsible for any discrepancies in the information"
History: This is a small fort near to Bangalore. According to sources, the fort was built by the Kempegowda Chiefs in early 17th cent. A.D. The Marathas also added defence walls to this fort in 1750s. Later due to lack of water, Tipu sultan shifted the fortified town to near by town- Kudur a km. north of the fort, in the end of 18th cent. The fort is intact has two lines of fortification walls, built with semi-circular bastions at regular intervals. The citadel is on top of the hill where a long Firangi [Canon] was placed, now it is not available. The hill top also has three granaries and a well for water storage. A temple dedicated to Bairava, snall but is significant for the Bairava cult in the Bangalore region, is found mid-way of the hill. The temple faces east. It is cave-cum structural temple.
- Dr. S. K. ARUNI Bangalore
Difficulty Level:
Easy-Difficult (Due to 90' rock climb) Trail Type: Rocky terrain with moderately steep incline & muddy stretch
Distance: 2.0 kms
Best time: Any time (Monsoon might be slippery on rocks)
DIY Trek: Yes (Children ? Yes > 8 yrs)
Trail type: Nomadic walk, stone steps and steep boulder climb
Altitude: 2319 ft to 3,310 ft
 |
| View of Bairavadurga |
 |
| Mid Trail |
 |
| Enroute |
 |
| Meditation at cave temple |
 |
| Entry FD board |
 |
| Initial Trail |
My webpage - http://www.skmanju.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manjukrishphoto/
Blog: ManjuKrishPhoto.Blogspot.com
Write to me at skmanju@gmail.com
——————————————————————————————————————————————
Disclaimer: "Information provided in the post is as is basis, please exercise caution while using the info for the trek. Author is not responsible for any discrepancies in the information"
Comments
Post a Comment
Your comments are most welcome -