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Devarayanadurga Hills - Greenery Redefined 23/08/2014

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Place: Devarayanadurga betta a.k.a DD Hills, Namada ChelumeTumkur Distance: 75 x 2 = 150 km Route: Vijaynagar -> Nelamangala -> Dabaspete -> Devarayanadurga Type:  Temple, Sightseeing, optional short trekking Ideal for:  Friends & Family Crew: Vinay, Sukesh, Arun, Abdul, Praveen, Sagar Bikes: Bajaj Discover 150, Honda Trigger CB, Pulsar 135 Budget: 300/head I was really frustrated because of some issue at the office just wanted to spend some time away from this mess. Checked theloapers blog for a perfect destination.  The far side of Bangalore is a nature's bounty in full swing. Just 70 kilometers away from the hustle-bustle of Silicon City is a powerfully quiet countryside with breathtaking views, century-old temples and rocky hills. The destination is, Devarayanadurga in Tumkur district.   Brief about the place:   The rocky hills are surrounded by forest and the hilltops are dotted with several temples including the