Avalabetta Top View — Attraction in Karnataka

Avellabetta Hill Top, located in Chikballapur, Karnataka, is a hidden gem nestled in the Western Ghats of India. To reach the hill top, there are two ways - either trek for 2.5kms from the entrance or take a car up till the hill top parking and then trek for the rest of the 100 metres.

The scenic views of the boulder mountain systems from the hill top are mesmerizing and make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike. There is a temple at the hill top and visitors can climb further up to a water body where locals love to pose for photos on the scenic rock.

The entry to Avellabetta Hill Top is free, but visitors may need to pay the security at the gate to enter with a car till the top. It is important to note that there are no eateries nearby, except for some locals selling cucumbers and coconut water. Hence, it is recommended to carry your own food and water.

The beginner trek is easy if you are fit, but it is advisable to avoid the trek if you are not used to treks. The trail is quite steep, and in case of any medical emergency, the nearest hospital is at least 45 minutes away. You will also get a chance to witness the diverse fauna and flora during the trek.

While visiting Avellabetta Hill Top, it is recommended to avoid approaching monkeys and sloth bears, which are rarely seen but present in the area. Clubbing this plan with a visit to nearby places such as Lepakshi and its temples, Gudibande Lake, and Avalakere Lake is also a great idea. It is best to reach Avellabetta Hill Top by 8:00-9:00 am to have enough time to complete all the activities. Visitors can have lunch at Lepakshi and then continue with all their activities.

Overall, Avellabetta Hill Top is a stunning destination to explore for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in...

One of the best climbs here!

Location and Roads: Outskirts of bangalore (and Karnataka apparently, your sim may put you on roaming). Not too many twists and turns, fairly easy to navigate. You can go by two wheelers or four wheelers, roads are fairly wide. Parking space is available (30 bucks though)

The Trek: Clear routes. If you're low on stamina, you can drive halfway up. Else it's about 1.5km upwards. There is a paved roads and a rocky-mud path through a semi forested route, parallel to each other, both leading to the peak. We saw a couple of rare birds too (so rare that idk their names)! Not very vertical, amateur friendly too, although as always, be careful on the rainier days. The summit has a temple, and a lot of monkeys, not aggressive ones though. Just above the temple is where you get your treasure of a view, as if amidst the clouds. The view is also wonderful all along the way, with loads of potential picture spots. If you're into colourful butterflies, you're in for a treat.

The Risks: Watch your step on rainy days. The forested area isn't very vertical and there's no "climbing" as such. The railings around the temple area (which is the most vertical this hike gets), have sturdy railings for the acrophobes. No snakes in this season (September-October), some spiders and centi/millipedes though.

Other tips: It wasn't too cold (we reached at 8am), we were sweating by the end. Don't wear too many layers. Take water with you, and maybe some snacks, but have it after/near the end of the trek so that you can walk on a light stomach. It's a 45min-1hr trek. Don't have the coffee there - it's not coffee, it's a 5ml cup, it's actually tea.

P. S. PLEASE DON'T BE THAT IDIOT WHO THROWS THEIR WRAPPERS AND OTHER WASTE...

Located in Chikkaballapur district is one of the easiest treking destination you can pick. This destination is roughly around 90 kms from Bangalore. You have ample parking area. This is where you start the trek. On the top of the betta (hill) is a temple that houses Lord Narasimha and Godess Lakshmi. You can also drive up the hill if you are carrying items to conduct Pooja at the temple. The climb would be some 40-50 steps. If you really want to trek, park your vehicle in the parking lot and proceed. There's 2 paths for trekking here. While you start your trek on the pathway (road) leading to the top, you can take the steps in a couple of spots else stick to the road if you prefer it comfortable. As you start to ascend, the view starts getting better. Through the path you can see a lot of litter which is very dissapointing. The view from the top is amazing. Note that the temple is not the final destination. There's a Godess Lakshmi temple further up and the view from up here makes it worth that extra effort. You will need to explore around the 2 temples. To the RHS of the Narasimha Swamy temple is a restricted area which would lead you to the popular protruding rock, the photos of which are posted by many folks been here earlier. This is now a restricted area which is completed fenced and is manned by a cop. You can only view that rock from a distance. The temple has a pretty reasonable ambience and is maintained well. The Lakshmi Devi temple is closed mostly. It's just for the view that I suggest you should climb further up. There's a lot of monkeys at the temple premises so you better be careful of the...