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About Mekedatu ‘Mekedatu’ is the place where the Kaveri (Cauvery) River flows through a narrow ravine. Legend has it that the channel was so narrow that sheep would jump across, and hence the name Mekedatu (Meke = sheep/goat, datu = cross in Kannada), more on this a bit later. Mekedatu is about 93Kms from Bangalore. The first 89Kms till Sangam can be undertaken in a vehicle, but for the last 4Kms we need to cross a river and either take a different transport bus or go walking....

Trip Insights Travel Date: 13-January-2008 Location: Devarayana Durga (68 kms from Bangalore, 94Kms from Bangalore via Tumkur, 14Kms from Tumkur). Mobile: Network available at the certain places like the bottom of the hills and some places near the top (Airtel and Reliance). Bus: Direct bus available from KSRTC bus stand Bangalore Platform No: 3 at 8:00 am in the morning. Return direct buses are available at 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm....

Trip Insight Travel Date: 27-January-2008 Location: Dodda Aalada Mara (Big Banyan Tree) (30 kms from Bangalore). Mobile: Full network coverage available (Tested on Airtel and Reliance). Bus: BMTC bus route 227 starting from KR Market (nr Fort) go via Dodda Aalada Mara. There is good frequency. Ticket costs Rs 10/- About Big Banyan Tree Located just about 30 Kms from Bangalore is a popular tourist location ‘Dodda Alada Mara’ which in English is the ‘Big Banyan Tree’ (BBT)....

Overview Travel Date: 19-July-2008 Location: Omkar Hills, Near Rajarajeshwari Nagar Mobile: Full network coverage available (Tested on Airtel, except at the top of the hill). Transportation: Take any BMTC #225 or #222 bus from KR Market (Tipu’s fort) Food: Better to carry if planning to stay for long. About Omkar Hills / Betta Omkar Hills also known as Omkara betta is situated about 4 to 5 Kms off the Mysore Road and is one of the lesser known places for weekend hangout....

Trip Insight Travel Date: 05-October-2008 Location: Shivagange, Near Dabbaspete, Tumkur Mobile: No coverage (Tested on Airtel and Vodaphone). You can get coverage as you climb at certain places. Transportation: Take any private bus going to Dabbaspet, take an auto from Dabbaspet Food: Better to carry if planning to stay for long. About Shivagange / Shivaganga Shivagange or Shivaganga is hillok where trekking and religion comes together to offer you instant weekend getaway....