Ramanagara

Add a tinge of thrill and adventure with one of the best places to visit in Ramanagara that is the camping site of Sholay hills. The campsite sprawls over 55 acres and offers a wide range of amenities to the visitors. Here one can enjoy Kayaking, Canoeing, Trekking, Rain Dance, Rappelling, Zip-lining, Ice Breaker, Tongue Twister, Communication Game, Ladder Climbing, Team Task, Scavenger Hunt, Carrying the ball, Rowing the boat, 10 Mints, Trust walk, and whatnot. Not only this but here you can also play a lot of sports like volleyball, cricket, and several others that will make your day more memorable along with the beautiful surroundings.  Location: Sholay Hills, Ramanagra, Karnataka.Timings: Open for 24 hours.Price: Starting from INR 1,350 per person

Quaint town tucked away from the hum-drum of city life, Channapatna is known as the “town of toys”. This town is not only a trending hotspot in India but has gained importance in the world for manufacturing creative and unique wooden toys. Each one of them is elegantly carved out on wooden pieces and one can be seen on the roads creating these beautiful masterpieces. A few years back the art was about to die, but the Karnataka government helped the local artisans and revive the art. There are rumors that toys from the local artists have made their place in Obama’s White House for its intriguing style. Location: Ramanagara district, KarnatakaPrice: One day tour costs about INR 1,200 per person

One of the most sought after places to visit in Ramanagara is the Ramadevara Betta Hill that is located away from the concrete jungles of Bangalore. The hill is snuggled 3,000 feet above the ground and offers fantastic views of bountiful nature. Something that makes this spot popular is that the Bollywood blockbuster “Sholay” was shot here and the surroundings of the hills are just beyond one’s imagination. If you are planning for a soulful escape then this is the best choice for you. Location: Shri Pattabhi Rama Temple Sri Rama Hill, Thibbe Gowdana Doddi, Ramanagara, Karnataka 562159Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmPrice: None

Are you a nightcrawler? Take your nightlife excitement to another level with the night trek of Ramanagara. This is the place where rock climbing started and is a trending weekend escape from Bangalore. With the night trek, you can watch the sun go down and the sky change its color to deep black embellished with twinkling stars. There are several locales where can go for a trek like that Ramgiri where the blockbuster Sholay was shot or the SRS hills that are known for its Rappelling and rock climbing activities. Location: Sholay Hills, Ramanagra, KarnatakaTimings: 24 hours openPrice: Starting from INR 1,200 per person

One of the must-visit tourist places in Ramanagara is the Ramanagara Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary where you can watch the white-backed, long-billed, and Egyptian vultures that are a rare species. The park was built back in 2012 and three out of nine species of vultures are found here.If you love watching birds then this place is a true delight for you as it holds a rare concept with unique vultures that are on the verge of extinction. The park is spread over 346 hectares and the vultures can be spotted in the entire region.Location: Shri Pattabhi Rama Temple Sri Rama Hill, Thibbe Gowdana Doddi, Ramanagara, Karnataka 562159Timings: 9:00 am to 4:30 pmPrice: Starting from INR 25 per person and an extra INR 20 parking fee.

Located 50 km away from Bangalore, the Sholay Shooting HillTop was once a sleepy village and after two and a half years of shooting it certainly gained a lot of importance. The hill was the hideout place for Gabbar and the rugged terrains made the region look like a perfect place for the robbers.At the time of the shooting, artists from different corners came here as the hill was a great spot for rock climbing. After in  late 70’s this hill-top became one of the best places to see in Location: Sugganahalli, Karnataka 562159Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmPrice: None

With the literal meaning “goat’s leap” in Kannada, Mekedatu is one of the most serene places to visit in Ramanagara. This locale features the confluence of Arkavati and Kaveri that is a delight to the eyes. The river flows through the gorge and the display it extends is just beautiful. This bountiful location is settled at the border of Chamarajanagar and Ramanagara district. If you are looking for a getaway from the concrete walls of Bangalore, then this is the place for you where you can find your “Nirvana”.Location:  Ramanagara District Karnataka, IndiaTimings: All time openPrice: None

Explore the uniqueness of Asia’s largest cocoon market Ramanagara Silk Cocoon Market which is located 40 km away from Bangalore. To your surprise, in this market, approximately 50,000 kg of the cocoon is sold every day and all of it is freshly cultivated by the farmers. This is one of the most revered tourist places in Ramanagara that sprawls over 2 acres. At this market, you can even shop the traditional silk artworks as it has a number of silk industries. Here you can shop the silks arts, take a tour to the silk industries, or lazily walk across the cocoon vendors. Location: SH17, Ijoor, Ramanagara, Karnataka 562159Timings: 24 hours openPrice: None