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Biking Trip to Kaiwara
No. of days: 1 day
Known for:
Bouldering: Kaiwara and its surrounding areas are renowned for numerous bouldering spots and natural rock climbing faces, perfect for a weekend escape.
Hillocks/Short Treks: Several smaller hills, like the "Lonely Hill" mentioned, offer quick, rewarding climbs with good views. The "Elephant Hill" is also noted as a 2-hour trek.
Difficulty: Generally Easy to Moderate, depending on the specific bouldering problems or hill chosen. Some climbs might require basic scrambling skills.
Route from Bangalore:
By Road (Car/Bike): Bangalore -> Devanahalli -> Take a right towards Chintamani/Kaiwara -> Pass H-Cross -> Turn left towards Kaiwara town -> Reach S-Cross (Kaiwara).
Bus: Take a bus going towards Kolar. From Kolar, local transport can be arranged to Kaiwara.
Nearby Attractions:
Kaiwara Town: A central point for meals and access to other sites.
Emu Farm: A unique and surprising local attraction (check current operational status).
Kailash Giri Temple: A temple on a hill, often visited (check opening hours).
Bouldering and Hill-Hopping Day in Kaiwara
This was a fantastic "all-about-bouldering" Sunday getaway! My friends Vignesh, Raja, and I left Bangalore at a relaxed 9:30 AM, quickly hitting Devanahalli Road. We cruised towards Kaiwara, eventually finding ourselves on a serene road leading to H-Cross, framed beautifully by eucalyptus trees. We paused for a few moments, soaking in the tranquility, before continuing. Just past H-Cross, we discovered a charming, naturally tucked-away hillock – an irresistible spot for some impromptu climbing fun.
After a straightforward climb, we reached the top, rested briefly, then headed towards Kaiwara itself. Raja, our seasoned guide for the day, led the way. We refueled with lunch at "Guru Dhaba" at 1:30 PM, then made our way to the ashram. Our next conquest was the "Lonely Hill" (whether it's officially named that or Raja's moniker, I'm unsure!), but not before admiring a striking, lone-standing boulder that shimmered like a distant diamond. Our trek/climb up the Lonely Hill began at 4:15 PM, and we summited by 5:00 PM. A quick 15-minute break at the top, and we were back down to the road. We grabbed our bikes, indulged in some street-side chaat and cold drinks, then made a surprising visit to an Emu farm – my first reaction being, "Emus... in Bangalore?!"
Our final stop was the Kailash Giri temple, which, unfortunately, was closed by the time we arrived. Nevertheless, we made it to the entrance before heading back down. The day wasn't without its minor hiccups, like running low on petrol and a brief search for the bike key! We wrapped up our adventure with dinner at McDonald's, and I reached home content by 11:00 PM. What a truly wonderful Sunday filled with climbing and discoveries!
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