What to do and see in Ramanagara District, Karnataka: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

September 14, 2021 Karren Gelb

Discover the best top things to do in Ramanagara District, India including Bharath Art And Crafts, Savandurga, Fever Pitch Basecamp, Navaneetha Krishna Temple, Skydream Adventure Services, Janapada Loka, Kadu, Ramadevara Betta Hill, Kanva Dam, Mekedatu.
Restaurants in Ramanagara District

1. Bharath Art And Crafts

#1549/2, Bharath House, Nizami Chouk, Channapatna 562160 India +91 99167 77324 [email protected] http://bharathartandcrafts.business.site
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Bharath Art And Crafts

We are a one of the oldest artisans group of Channapatna toys and handicrafts. We offers live demo of our traditional work and about the history of Channapatna toys and handicrafts.

Reviewed By rpkrishn - Bengaluru, India

We had been to this place on 28th Dec'20 to make it a combined outing-cum-learning experience, yet not far from Bangalore. our 9 year old learnt about Channapatna and the world famous toys during her school project last month. We wanted to show her the toys and also the work that goes behind as well. Thanks to other reviews on Trip Advisor on Bharath Arts & Crafts, it was worth every min & rupee we spent. First we went to the shop where the toys are sold. Though small in size, the variety of the toys and creative utilities made out of wood were pretty exciting & enlightening. My kid loved it every bit (she wants to visit again!). The place and the person who manned it were very friendly. Personally felt the price of the toys was reasonable. We were also encouraged to the factory - about 2 km from the shop - in 'Channapatna Toys Center' that is coming up. Once in the factory, we were greeted by Mr. Srinivas who explained about the wood used in these toys and lacquer used to color them. Then he took us to the lathe machines used to making toys. He enthusiastically explained with a spirited demo of making of a beautiful Top. My kid was in full awe at the way the colorful Top shaped up from what was just a block of wood a few minutes ago! Unless you are proud of your work, it is difficult to display such passion while showcasing it to an unknown visitor. Super experience. I wish such traditional toy making business flourish for generations to come. This place is a perfect weekend get-away for anyone in Bangalore or nearby places. More so, if you have a kid to accompany and learn.

2. Savandurga

60 km west of Bangalore, off Magadi Road, Dabguli India
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

Savandurga

Reviewed By himanshuayo - Phuket, Thailand

I have been here 3 times, reached the top twice. If you're going for the first time, do read this fully. One of the better treks on the outskirts of bangalore. The trek is roughly 3.9 kms uphill. (as per my smartwatch) Tips: *This is a steep beginner-Intermediate trek which may take a rough 1.5-2.5 hours uphill and 40-60 mins downhill based on your fitness level. * Start early in the morning around 4 am if you wanna experience the best view. Really good sports/trekking shoes are a *MUST . Slippers/sandals are going to make it really hard avoid em. Barefoot is also okay as long as you're confident and not doing it during the day time(the rock starts to get really hot aft 12pm) *avoid during the rainy season. Few portions of the trek do get slippery n get fatal *Carry sunscreen, energy bars, 2 litres of water, a powerbank, (don't keep hydrating yourself unless you really need to, it'll only slow you down) though you'll find vendors selling butter milk, water, juice etc atop. Keep your backpack light. *Garbage bags are a must. Do not litter around this beautiful place. Carry your stuff all the way downhill *Have breakfast at the bottom before you start. The Locals provide you really good home made food. Do not start on an empty tummy. *There are white arrows painted on the rock to direct you, follow em all the way. Beautiful trek, Sundays are usually crowded try going on a saturday. Haffun, Safe trekking and DO NOT LITTER.

3. Fever Pitch Basecamp

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4.5 based on 608 reviews

Fever Pitch Basecamp

Fever Pitch Basecamp, ESTD 2012, is an initiative by travel and tourism students to bring people close to nature using sustainable tourism concept. Fever Pitch Basecamp is Bangalore's first jungle and adventure camp-site which gives an authentic camping experience to its visitors. Primarily targeted at corporate groups, Fever Pitch is also open for families and friends. Fever Pitch is a perfect destination camping resort with activities like watersports, paintball, dirt biking, adventure and team activities. Located amidst the forest and in the banks of Manchanbele Dam, Fever Pitch is a perfect getaway for one day and two day outings. About 35 km from Bangalore off Magadi Road, Fever Pitch is easily accessible through road. Campfire, cooking, fishing and you name them and it is all possible at Fever Pitch. What are you waiting for? Head towards Fever Pitch and experience the best of the camping. Also, We have now come up with Virtual teambuilding games , please get in touch with us.

SH17, Bangalore Mysore Highway, Channapatna India 17562160 http://www.divyadesam.com/hindu-temples/south-indian-temples/karnataka-temples/doddamallur-temple.shtml
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Navaneetha Krishna Temple

Reviewed By chefBB69 - Bengaluru, India

Temple was planned really well. The temple has an idol where Lord Krishna in his kid Avatar. very calm place for worship.

5. Skydream Adventure Services

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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Skydream Adventure Services

If your idea of team outing in Bangalore is an adrenaline-fueled adventure, then you're at the right place. From jumping off cliffs to kayaking - Skydream Adventure is the perfect place to engage your wild side in some action-packed adventure sports. Skydream is an Eco-friendly campsite founded by a community of Adventure Enthusiasts dedicated to reconnecting people with the outdoors. We have activities ranging from tree top adventure, still water kayaking, jungle paintball and other unique team building activities in a pollution free setup. We stand for nature and we stand for adventure. We stand for climbing, hiking, boating and singing. We stand for dirt under our fingernails and sand between our toes. We are explorers, dreamers, students and instructors. We are Outdoor. And we want to help you change your world!

6. Janapada Loka

Bangalore - Mysore highway Ramanagar District, Doddamannugudde Forest, Ramnagaram 562159 India +91 80 2360 5033 [email protected] http://www.janapadaloka.in
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Janapada Loka

Janapada Loka translates into English as a ‘Folkcosmos’. Visit the beautiful 15-acre campus, where Karnataka’s rural milieus have been recreated to keep the pulse of the past alive. Shri H.L. Nage Gowda, a long-serving civil servant and lover of folk culture of India, is the creator and conceptual architect of this prominent cultural centre of India. As an institution it is dedicated to promoting, preserving, publicising and propagating the native folk culture of Karnataka. Today it has become a hub of continuing activities and festivals, highlighting the cultural and aesthetic dimensions of native art forms and storytelling. Since its inception in 1979, it has been a platform for rural artisans, musicians and craftspeople to showcase as well as market their works of art. The main attraction of Janapada Loka is the folks arts museum, which plays host to artifacts belonging to the folk culture, along with different instruments of music, agriculture and farming.

Reviewed By sunnykgupta - Bengaluru, India

Janapada Loka takes you back in time and lets you cherish rural India. Food is good and performances are amazing.

7. Kadu

115/86, Malur Road, Channapatna 560162 India +91 80 2978 3153 http://www.kadu.co.in
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4.0 based on 106 reviews

Kadu

KĀDU (pronounced Kaa-du) is the first premium wine offering from the Karnataka winery, also names Kadu Winery, of Sula Vineyards, India’s leading wine producer. Kādu, meaning “wild” in Kannada, is India’s first 'Wine for a Cause' as well as India's first 'Wildlife Wine' devoted to the cause of tiger conservation.

Reviewed By sujish_chicku - Bengaluru, India

Day well spent away from busy city life Kadu winery (undertaken by Sula) located near channapatna, offers you with wine tour, explaining different stages of wine production and then offers you tasting different sets of wine. They will teach us how to taste the wine. Dine in restaurant also available where you can avail wines if not taking on a wine tour. Store to buy wines and other souvenirs also available. #grapestomping is one of the traditional methods of preparating wine and they offer it as fun activity for visitors.

8. Ramadevara Betta Hill

Mysore Road, Ramanagara India http://aptdctirupatireview.blogspot.com/2018/07/day-outing-from-bangalore-ramadevara.html
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4.0 based on 52 reviews

Ramadevara Betta Hill

Reviewed By CBSKUMAR - Bengaluru, India

This is a delightful, fulfilling and rewarding trek ! The famous bollywood movie “Sholay” was shot around this area, long back. Start & end early. Plenty of scenery & greenery with natural light, available for photography. Here are some highlights about this hike :-  Nice breakfast options enroute along the highway.  Small entrance fee at the start of the hike.  Ample parking room & quite safe for Cars & Bikes.  Hiking shoes with good traction needed to negotiate rocks.  Carry some water to the top.  Scarf or Bandana will help.  Well set up path up the hill with railing & steps.  The last stretch of single rock has mini steps to the very top, that are dangerous to climb up/down.  The temple on the way down offered us lunch around noon.  The toilet in the middle of the hill is dark & poorly maintained.

9. Kanva Dam

Kanva River, Ramnagaram India
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3.5 based on 22 reviews

Kanva Dam

10 km from Ramanagara

10. Mekedatu

Cauvery River, Kanakapura India
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3.5 based on 107 reviews

Mekedatu

Reviewed By TapasChakraborty - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

River Arkavathy joins river cauvery at Mekedatu Sangama. scenic beauty of this place was amazing. One can cross the sangama by round shaped boats (INR 50 per person). Initially this place was not there in our itinerary. As hogenakkal waterfalls was closed due to flood, this place was included. Around 100 KM from hogenakkal. Perfect place for one day outing from Bangalore (100 km).

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