About Avalabetta:
Located about 90 Km from Bengaluru, Avalabetta is one of the famous and iconic destinations for trekking near Bengaluru. The iconic hanging rock at the cliff and a pond on the peak makes this trek a must-visit trail near Bengaluru city. The hillock is also home to the Narasimha Swamy Temple and a lot of pilgrims visit the temple on the weekends.
About Gudibanda Fort:
Gudibande, a multilevel fort was built by local chieftain Byre Gowda some 400 odd years ago in the 17th century. The fort’s main feature is the rainwater harvesting with 19 rock ponds at different levels of the fort. On the top of the fort is a Shiva temple, which is believed to be one of the 108 Jyotirlingas.
Details:
Trek Distance: 2-3 Kms
Trek Altitude: 1256 m
Trek Duration: 3-4 hours
Distance from Bengaluru: 100 Km