About

RamaDevara Betta also called as Ramgiri it's an awesome hill spot one day trip from Bangalore. situated near to Ramangara Bus stand. The 3kms route from Highway to this spot was very interesting and adventurous while being passed by narrow roads surrounded by rocky hills.  Its height is around 3000ft above sea level. It’s popularly called a “Sholey Betta” as a Hindi movie “Sholay” shot here.  As the name suggests, Lord Rama temple present on top of the hill.  And also Parvathi temple nearby, and a Kalyana Mantapa built by Kempegowda.  Inside Rama temple, there is an idol of Sri Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanumanth in a single stone, which is the uniqueness of this temple.  It’s popularly known as “Pattabhirama”.  Besides this temple, there is a pond called “Rama Thirta”. 

History

temple is nearly 1000 years old, and it was believed that Lord Rama himself visited this place in his 14-year exile.  During this time there was a demon called “Kakasura” (kaka= crow) who was ruling this hill, and it was said that Lord Rama killed kakasura here, and even today not even single crow fly near the hill! And the pond called Rama Thirta was also built by Rama, during their stay here.  And the deity of Sri Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman was believed that Sugriva installed here.

The hill is situated in the forest region.  There are nearly 350 steps to climb, to reach Rama Temple.  On the way, you can find the Anjaneya temple.  You can get the best view of the surroundings while climbing the hill.   Beside the Rama temple, there is a way to go on top of the hill.  This route is a little difficult to climb. But once you climb this, you can get an amazing view of Ramanagara town, and Mysore Bangalore high way, and other hills.  Beside the Ramdevru betta there is ‘Saptharushi hill’ i.e.  At a different angle you will see small seven hills.  If you are good at rock climbing, it's a good experience to climb this.  Including Hindi movie Sholay, this hill was shot in one of the famous movie called “Passage to India”.

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Tips

• It’s advisable not to visit this place at summers as it can become quite hot
• Do not visit this place when it rains, as the rock can become very slippery.
• Wear proper sports shoe if you are in form Ramdevra hilltop
• Please don’t litter anywhere. Let this place hold its beauty.
• Don’t go for night trekking as it is not safe.
• Best time is to visit in the early morning or evening
• There are several other trails and trekking spots around Ramadevara Betta. But it is better to take the forest department permission & a guide before venturing out.
  

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