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Big Banyan Tree/ walking tree

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar
Day 1

The 400-year-old banyan tree is spread across three acres and requires more space. Horticulture department is now scouting for more land to accommodate spreading tree branches. you can see branches walking put of the compound as if they want to walk out or spread their wings.

There are various nurseries on the way to Banyan tree. various varieties of plants you can get there with reasonable pricing. it makes drive more colorful and serene.

The very femous song " Ye Dosti Ham Nahi Chodenge " was shoot here. After that many movies shoot here. Fight sequence in

Spend time with friends and family

Photo of Dodda Aalada Mara, Uttarahalli Hobli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India by Bhagyashree Masurkar

one weekend I decided to visit 400 years + Big Banyan tree which is around 45 Km from city center & off Bangalore- Mysore road. I heard lot about it so had a curiosity ,how does it look .

Giant walking Big Banyan Tree is located in the village of Kethohalli in the outskirts of Bangalore. The Dodda Aalada Mara in Kannada, means Big Banyan Tree.

At the Big Banyan Tree, took the path along the roots on the pathway that leads to the roots which are spread over three acres. The roots are well secured, and proper care is being done for the roots.

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

Lovey benches to sit on and enjoy the surrounding , chirping of the birds

web of branches

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

Look from the parking slot

blue skies and sky reaching branches

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

Keep on watching up in the sky and blue sky and sky reaching roots definitely will mesmerize you

as if branches walk up to you to talk to you

keep losing yourself in the environment

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

walk up to me

blue skies and inter wined roots

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

these branches attracted so many filmmakers to shoot movie here

How Rapidly they grow

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

close bonding of branches

its all about happiness and joy of exploring the places

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

Feel awesome amidst well kept lush green shrubs and plants , complimented by walking branches

We also witnessed several birds like the Drongo, Hoopoe, Doves, and Pirnia and a lot of monkeys were there who were trying to get something to eat from the people who have come to visit there.

Asif in ancient era

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

All about food:

if you are visiting the place in the morning you can have breakfast at Vatika or Kamath.

@ranchatbigbanyanvineyard is 2km away from BigBanyan tree. its lovely place to unwind over a glass of wine and yum food after strolling through tree branches ..

vineyard 2kms from Big Banyan Tree @ranchatbigbanyanvineyard

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

take a walk around the vineyard and enjoy the breeze and shades of sky

Walk around and happy clicking

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

ideal place capturing happy memories with loved ones

interior sitting @@ranchatbigbanyanvineyard

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

Enjoy the tastefully done interiors

open air sitting @ranchatbigbanyanvineyard

Photo of Weekend gateway - Femous for movie shoots- -400 years + Big Banyan tree or walking tree - by Bhagyashree Masurkar

Open air sitting with food with wine counter is a treat

After spending some real good time in the lap of nature, followed by a late lunch at @ranch drove back to home.

Do's and Dont's:

Please do not litter the environment with plastics. The area is maintained quite nicely and we all should respect the legendary tree and surroundings

carry sufficient water & keep yourself dehydrated

Respect the locals, culture n and its local community.

Be aware of the Monkeys all around the area.Do not or never feed them and also protect your kids and belonging from these creatures

Way to reach Big Banyan Tree

The Road direction is very easy and it will be left side coming from Bangalore and off Mysore Road.

For South Bangalore people, its advisable to take NICE Road and exit at Mysuru road.

Visiting Timings:

All Day (Monday to Sunday)

6 AM to 6:30 PM IST , try to avoid odd hours or rush hours for better experience.

There is no entry fee.

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