DAILY PHOTO: South Karnataka Landscape
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Savanadurga is one of the largest monoliths in Asia. It’s located about 60km (40-ish miles) west of Bangalore. The top picture shows the hilltop from the trail, and the lower one is a close up of the Nandi shrine at said top. Savanadurga’s hightest point is at a little over 1226 meters (4000-ish feet.)
The temples at Belur and Halebidu are among India’s most impressive–but least known–historical sites. Both cities were a capitals during the days of the Hoysala Empire, but are well off the major tourist path. If you’re spending some time in South India, these temples should be on your itinerary.