Last time I was at Mandharagiri (popularly known as Basadi betta or Basti Betta), it was an overcast day. It looked as if the sky was ready to open up any time. But this time it was a clear blue sky with scattered clouds here and there. Sun was still mild, waking up from the previous day’s sleep. Reaching the place early in the morning was an added advantage for us. Sitting in the open space on top of the hillock, with winter breeze, staring at the countless number of small hills beyond the Maidala lake was refreshing. Read about the place and how to get there here.
Temple gopuras peeking above the walls
View from the top is a variety – small scattered hillocks everywhere, Maidala lake on the rear, busy NH4, railway lane running parallel to highway, fields, cattle..
A short climb of 20-30 mins takes us to the top of the hillock
Another small hillock hides behind a group of clouds
Beautiful photographs and an elegant writeup Payaniga.
Thanks Ravi.
Splendid shots and good write up.
Thanks Mahendran.
luved the clear blue sky and the white clouds. they make the photographs so beautiful
thanks Sandeep. Good to see you here after a long time.
Should explore Tumkur properly next time…
You should. There are plenty of places around Tumkur.
Nice place to spend time . Lovely pics .
Thanks Dhiraj.
Beautiful photographs.
this photographs are really excellent,,, you can edit your description about you as a amateur photographer,, You clicked this pics like a pro
thanks Gowardhan.