Acknowledging the love for nature is like acknowledging the love for yourself. Indeed, nature is a gift of God that gives us a purpose in life.
Turahalli Forest, which is just 20kms outside Namma Bangaluru, is a perfect spot for all the nature lovers. Moreover, it’s famous for its scenic view and adventurous activities.
People love to come here over the weekends to enjoy the fresh air and do cycling and rock climbing. Some people also come for meditation and yoga, as what better place they could find for self-healing and self-introspection.
City’s Only Surviving Forest
Considered to be the city’s only surviving forest, the Turahalli Forest is a stretch of greenery, located off Kanakapura Road (In fact a hop, skip and jump away from Banashankari). Popularly known as Karishma Hills, this stretch of beautiful forest is perfect for a day trip if you are looking for a spot of fresh air, exercise, or even adventure.
A Perfect Walking And Cycling Spot
Take a brisk walk or cycle through the forest area and take the road further up to a viewpoint, up amongst giant, craggy boulders {a favorite spot for the city’s rock climbers}. The viewpoint offers a sweeping vista of Bangalore and its surrounding greenery.
Tranquillity
Enter the forest from the southern side to take advantage of the peace and quiet and allow yourself to enjoy your trek in solitude as you walk or cycle (there is a decent cycling track here) through the greenery. The vegetation is sparse and mostly comprises tall and fragrant eucalyptus trees.
Best For Birdwatchers
Birdwatchers you can come here to spot your favorite kind of avian creatures, with reported sightings of mynahs, babblers, peafowls, and more. Don’t forget to take along your binoculars.
Nice Picnic Spot
It really is a forest with no annoying snack stall or cold drink guy buzzing around with beverages, so we suggest you take along a little picnic for yourself if you are planning a day trip, and to make the most of your time here, reach the Turahalli Forest early in the morning to catch the sunrise and the best part of the day.
