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Devanahalli Fort :- The fort was built in 1501 by Mallabairegowda of Avati clan, with the consent of ˜Devappa feudatory at Devanadoddi. Subsequently the name was changed to Devanahalli.The fort remained under the Avati rulers until 1747, when Mysore Dalawai, Nanjarajaiah, attacked the fort and captured it. Subsequently Devanahalli was usurped by the Marathas and reclaimed by the Mysore army under the leadership of Haider Ali.During the reign of Tipu Sultan Lord Cornwallis laid siege to the fort and took possession of it during the Mysore War of 1791.The original mud fort built by the Avati rulers was renovated and the present stone fort was built by Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan after they recaptured the place from the Marathas. Devanahalli Fort
Devanahalli Venugopala swammy Temple:- The Garbhagriha has a standing Venugopala image of Vijayanagara style. There is a Dravidian Shikhara over it. The Navaranga has four black stoned pillars carved with fine relief sculptures on all sides, such as Hayagriva, dancing female figures with attendant musicians, a conch blower, a Kinnara with the lower portion of his body in bird form, a huntress removing a thorn from her leg, etc. The Mukhamantapa has niches over the frontroof. They have fine stucco figures. The brick Shikhara two many stucco figures alround. The outer walls have a frieze of large images illustrating scenes mostly from the Ramayana.
Venugopal Swamy Temple
Nandihills:-
25 kms north of devanahalli is the summer resort called Nandi Hills. Also known as Nandidurga, it was one of the summer retreats of Tipu Sultan. Nandi Hills was popular with the British too who built bungalows and laid out gardens here. Today of course, it's a hot favourite among Bangaloreans who find this an ideal get-away for weekends. The 1478-m high Nandi Hills is the originating point of many rivers. And the forests surrounding the hills, abound with wild animals. Around the Nandi Hills are several smaller hills, which can be visited on foot. Nandi Hills And Tippu drop Prime attractions:- Yoga Nandishvara Temple: Excursions:- Muddenahalli: Conducted Tours
Devanahalli Bengaluru International Airport- Gateway to South India Bangalore, the IT capital of India now has an international airport on par with global standards and the potential of emerging as the regional aviation hub for South India. The new airport offers Bangalore the singular opportunity of emerging as the regional hub for international flights. This benefits travelers as they will now be able to rely on a network of short haul connections to take them to their final destinations. Airlines will also be benefitted as they will be able to maximize seat occupancy and thereby reduce costs and maximize operations. Devanahalli International Airport
Tippu Birth Pace
Tipu's Drop:
A 600 m high cliff face where according to legend, condemned prisoners were pushed to their death. On misty days when the wind wails in the trees, you can almost hear the blood-curdling screams of the prisoners as they met their gruesome end. But look down on a clear day and the view is inspiring.
This beautiful Chola temple has an inscription of Sambhaji, Shivaji's son. The Dwarapalakas, the splendid metallic figures are not-to-be-missed.
Nandi:
Situated at the north-eastern base of Nandi Hills. This village was, for some time a British Military Station. The Bhoga Nandishvara Temple Complex here is architecturally, one of the most important Dravidian-style structures in the State.
The hometown of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, the architect of modern Karnataka, Muddenahalli is just a few kilometres from Nandi Hills. The house of this genius is now a museum.
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation organises one day conducted tours to Nandi Hills and Muddenahalli every day during the season (April - May).
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