Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries

Tripoto
30th Oct 2020
Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob
Day 1

A couple of kilometres interior of Chikkajala is a small hillock called Akkayamma Betta, atop which are several ancient structures and a temple dedicated to the village goddess.

There is lots of temples and small caves and cave temple at the top of the hill
1. Bhimeshwara swami
2. Gavimaheshwari amma temple(Cave Temple)
3. Muneshwara Temple
4. Akkayamma Temple
5. Ram Temple

The place is filled with Boulders

Photo of Akkayamma Betta Hill by Jincy Jacob

The view of the hill from the parking

Photo of Akkayamma Betta Hill by Jincy Jacob

If you take the main entrance road you have to climb about 100 steps to reach the hilltop. Or you can take the back road and reach top in vehicle. There is shelter throughout the steps. There is ample parking space available at both places. Both 2 wheelers and 4 Wheelers will go directly up the Hill top temples.

About 100 steps from the main entrance

Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob

The shelter and the view

Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob

The hilltop

Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob

The rock cuts on the hill

Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob

The hill has many boulders and good city views which grabs travelers ,religious and photo enthusiastic people. The hill is not very tall but there is lot of space at the top so people can spread out. Nice spot to view Sunrise and Sunset.

You can see Bengaluru International Airport from here.Also can easily spot flights landing and taking off.

Pond at the base of the hill

Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob

City view from the hilltop

Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob

A beautiful spot to enjoy Sunrise and Sunset

Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob

A lake near the hill: Doddaja Lake

Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob

A bat filled tree

Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob

The hill

Photo of Akkayyamma Betta Hills: Hillock and Temples near Bangalore International Airport.#bengalurudiaries by Jincy Jacob

In all the temples daily rituals is being conducted.  The place seems livelier during Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays with special kind of pujas. 

Points to Remember:

1. Be careful of the road as there are lot of deviations on the way.
2. Since you will be traveling through villages, be careful as there might be children playing on the road.
3. There is no shops nearby, so do carry water and eatables required.
4. No shelter is ther, so you will be depended on the boulders and the temples for shade.