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Depart for Chinaga Betta
Our day starts very early since we leave Bangalore at 5.00am and the city is still asleep with the subtle light of streetlights. When the vehicle clears the city sprawl, the scene changes: skyscrapers dissolve to fields, hilly terrain, and serpents of country roads. On the way, we stop by and have a full breakfast to power up our bodies as we are to be on the adventure.
At 8:00am, we reach the starting point of Channarayana Durga trek. The air is fresh, the skies are clear and expectations are up. Backpacks fastened and spirits were flying as we start our climb. Its beauty is slowly unraveled as one starts to walk the trails, rocky paths, and ruins, and wildflowers that appeared as a surge of colour, paving their way through the morning air.
At 10:00am we arrive at the summit. This is where time is slowed down. It is spectacular scenery - a great panorama of rolling hills, lakes, and villages beyond the horizon line sitting below us. It is the time to take a deep breath, and restore your energy.
At last we retrace our steps down the trail. We also take a leisurely self-paid lunch along the way, possibly at a local restaurant or a beautiful point of interest on the way. With happy hearts and weary legs, we return to Bangalore by about 5:00pm.
It began with a day trip and turned to a memorable escape, a combination of history, nature and adventure, just perfect.
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