Chikkaballapura (70 km from Bangalore)

Somebody sent this to me. This place is called Kalavaara Halli and the mountain is called Kalavaarahalli Betta (also called as Skanda Giri). It is near Chikkaballapura (70 km from Bangalore).

Sometime back, I took a trip to Devanarayan Durga- about 70 kms from Bangalore ahead of Tumkur. A place similar to that depicted in these pictures. There atop a majestic hill, is a dilapidated, sad looking PWD guest house, perhaps built by the British. But the view is unparalleled. I could immediately let myself imagine the following:

1. What if one were to ask the government to privatize the guest house so that a nice colonial looking resort of 8-20 rooms could be built. There is no dearth of water & Power there. Plus solar power can be harnessed.
2. Because this place is far from the city lights, an advance observatory could be built to gaze at the stars.
3. A helipad could be built
4. Well, can you imagine, people being transported by a chopper for ‘romantic dinner for two’ at USD 100 per plate/ Transport charges separate

I see people spending close to 3000-5000 rupees – restaurants in 5-stars are full and people are bored of going to the same old places. In 2 years time, IT-rich crowd, will not mind this kind of an experience in a quiet, up market place overlooking the city. And there is the option of staying back and waking up to the early morning mist.