When: 13th Sept 2015.
Destination: Shravanabelagola - Karnataka
How and who all are: Solo Ride(Apache 180)
Route Map: Bangalore – Kunigal – Shravanabelagola - Kunigal – Bangalore.
Short and sweet description:
It's all about Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri and it's beautiful temples.
"Gomateshwara Statue", breath taking views of the landscapes with small lakes are the best part of this destination.
Perfect destination for a day trip with family and friends.
Travelogue:
"Witnessing the early morning golden rays of sun through helmet visor is the best feeling which I always enjoy."
So, I've planned to leave Bangalore before sunrise. As per the plan,I've left my room around 5'o clock and took NICE road(@ electronic city) to reach the other end of NICE road(Neelamangala).
After reaching place called "Neelamangala", took the road which leads to Kunigal town.
Even though Sun was still below the horizon, I could make out the clouds coloring with "Yellow and Orange colors". That view was spectacular. In fact, the soothing music which was playing in my earphones has made the view much more beautiful :-).
It was perfect start of the day. The cool breeze which was touching my knees made me feel the chillness of the weather.
Unlike the other rides, could see less traffic in this stretch. That helped me to ride at decent average speeds. By 7'o clock I was in "Kunigal town" and thought of taking a break for early breakfast.
In the search of road-side hotels, rode another 3-4 kms and finally stopped at nice hotel. Had my all time favt. Idly :), meanwhile I was observing other bikers who were crusing on road.
After 30mins of break, resumed my ride.
The next stretch of the ride was smooth and by 9.30 I was in Shravanabelagola.
As I mentioned earlier, the main attraction here is "Gomateshwara Statue" which is on the top of "Vindhyagiri" hill.
As the steps were little steepy, it took bit more time to reach the top of the hill..
The view of surroundings from the half way of the hill itself were beautiful. The view of pond and Chandragiri hills were at the best of it.
As I reached the hill top, I had a gigantic view of one of the temple.
Then, proceeded towards the main temple where the statue of Gomateshwara is situated.
Spent some quality time by looking at the lanscape views of the place and by lunch time, I started climbing down the hill.
Happy Reading
\m/ Happy Riding \m/
Destination: Shravanabelagola - Karnataka
How and who all are: Solo Ride(Apache 180)
Route Map: Bangalore – Kunigal – Shravanabelagola - Kunigal – Bangalore.
Short and sweet description:
It's all about Vindhyagiri and Chandragiri and it's beautiful temples.
"Gomateshwara Statue", breath taking views of the landscapes with small lakes are the best part of this destination.
Perfect destination for a day trip with family and friends.
Travelogue:
"Witnessing the early morning golden rays of sun through helmet visor is the best feeling which I always enjoy."
So, I've planned to leave Bangalore before sunrise. As per the plan,I've left my room around 5'o clock and took NICE road(@ electronic city) to reach the other end of NICE road(Neelamangala).
After reaching place called "Neelamangala", took the road which leads to Kunigal town.
Even though Sun was still below the horizon, I could make out the clouds coloring with "Yellow and Orange colors". That view was spectacular. In fact, the soothing music which was playing in my earphones has made the view much more beautiful :-).
It was perfect start of the day. The cool breeze which was touching my knees made me feel the chillness of the weather.
Unlike the other rides, could see less traffic in this stretch. That helped me to ride at decent average speeds. By 7'o clock I was in "Kunigal town" and thought of taking a break for early breakfast.
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| My Beast |
In the search of road-side hotels, rode another 3-4 kms and finally stopped at nice hotel. Had my all time favt. Idly :), meanwhile I was observing other bikers who were crusing on road.
After 30mins of break, resumed my ride.
The next stretch of the ride was smooth and by 9.30 I was in Shravanabelagola.
As I mentioned earlier, the main attraction here is "Gomateshwara Statue" which is on the top of "Vindhyagiri" hill.
As the steps were little steepy, it took bit more time to reach the top of the hill..
The view of surroundings from the half way of the hill itself were beautiful. The view of pond and Chandragiri hills were at the best of it.
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| Climbing the hill |
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| View of one of the pond |
As I reached the hill top, I had a gigantic view of one of the temple.
Then, proceeded towards the main temple where the statue of Gomateshwara is situated.
Spent some quality time by looking at the lanscape views of the place and by lunch time, I started climbing down the hill.
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| Doesn't it look Gigantic..!! |
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| Some artistic click |
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| First glimpse of the Gomateshwara Statue |
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| Mandapa inside the temple |
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| The STATUE |
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| Architecture |
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| It's full of Tender coconut trees |
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| Shadows of Clouds and landscape view |
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| Arts on the walls of temple |
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| The view of village from the top of hill |
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| Some more carvings |
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| another view of Mandapa outside the temple |
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| That's Me... :-) |
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| The view of temple on "Chandragiri" - benefit of having zoom lens :-P |
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| people climbing the "Chandragiri" hill |
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| The view of Pond |
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| That's Me again..!! :-) |
Happy Reading
\m/ Happy Riding \m/
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