Ramanagaram Bangalore

Ramanagaram, Bangalore is one of the famous spots for excursions. This place attracts tourists all round the world. Located about 49 kms from Bangalore city this beautiful landscape spot is popular with rock-climbers. Ramanagaram is a town and a city municipal council in Bangalore Rural district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Ramanagaram, Bangalore is famous for its picturesque scenery. The region has several tall granite hills which are celebrated for many short rock climbs, typically 1 to 2 pitches in length. Grades vary from 5.8 American to 5.11 American. Ramanagaram in Bangalore is home to some of the world's oldest granite outcrops. Some of the interesting climbs are on the Wanakkal wall ("Gabbar ki asli pasand", "Labor pain"), on the Rainbow wall ("UIAA", "Kalia"), on Anna-Thamma ("Darkness at dawn", "Black Diamond", the name Anna-Thama means 'elder-brother-younger-brother' in Kannada). Trekkers from all corners of the world come here to enjoy trekking and mountain climbing. As a matter of fact this place is a paradise for adventure seekers. Ramanagaram is also renowned for as a cocoon-marketing centre. The Janapada Loka, a subsidiary of the Karnataka Janapada Parishath is devoted to the conservation and publicity of folk culture. Sprawling across 15 acres, the complex has an art gallery, an open-air theater, a studio and a museum. The celebrated Bollywood blockbuster Sholay was shot here. You will find many hills adjoining the area. They are Revanasideshwara hill and Handigundi. The Ramanagaram also boasts of diverse flora and fauna. The region is covered in scrub forest and is home to endangered bird species like the Yellow-throated Bulbul and Long-billed Vultures. Today the hill is one of the few locations in south India where Long-billed Vultures nest. The region is also home to numerous sloth bears.

Ramanagaram, Bangalore will take you in the midst of nature. You should visit this place when you are in Bangalore or you are going to miss something.