Ramanagara as we know it today would probably never have the same appeal if Sholay was not shot there. The film was iconic and the iconic status rubbed off on Ramanagaraor Ramgarh as it is known in the film. Sholay was not, however, the first film that showcased the earthy appeal of the area. David […]
Pyramid Valley, Meditation Centre, Ramanagar
District: Ramanagar Village: Kebbedoddi near Bangalore Religious Importance: Meditation Centre Pyramid Valley is an international meditation centre that houses the world’s largest meditational pyramid. It is a centre dedicated to the quest for self-realization among individuals, societies and organizations and in their journey for attainment of spiritual wisdom. The Pyramid Valley is located in a village called Kebbedoddi, […]
Maralvadi Dam, Ramanagara
Maralvadi Dam is located near the Kanakapura town in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. The dam is a small reservoir that is built across the river Arkavathy, a tributary of the river Kaveri. The main purpose for the construction of the dam is to provide water needed for the irrigation of agricultural land in the […]
Arkavathy Dam, Kanakapura, Ramanagara
Arkavathi Dam is built across the river Arkavathi, a tributary of the river Kaveri. Located near the Kanakapura town in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka, the dam helps in the irrigation of the nearby areas. The dam is a recent structure, built in the year 2004. The reservoir has a length of 720 meters. The […]
Go Rock Climbing In Ramanagara!
The rocky terrains of Ramanagara are most famous as the location where the blockbuster movie ‘Sholay’ was shot. Few, however, know that avid rock climbers have been practicing their craft here from as early as the 1960s. The site is great for climbing and rappelling as well as trekking. The best aspect here is that […]
Revanasiddeshwara Betta
Revanasiddeshwara Betta is one of the well known Shiva temples in India. It is situated above 3066 feet above sea level and very near Ramanagara town. It is a very popular place for rock climbing and trekking. The Rama temple is beside a small pond on the top. The place is rich in history right […]
