Day trip to the Beautiful Grasslands of Bangalore

addyhemmige · 14th January 2011, 11:54

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Originally Posted by ampere

Do you have any route guide for the same?

Because its to get on the toll road and drive to Nelamangala and take the SH may be less cluttered. (Thought its double the distance from NICE junction).

If you are coming from NICE, go over the bridge on NH4 and join traffic going towards the city. Once you join NH4 (towards city) you will find a traffic signal. This place is known as 8th Mile junction. Take a left at this junction and go straight. You will be passing Chikkabanavara on the way. There are not many signboards though. But, this is the easiest and safest way.

This route is shown as the 2nd route in the 2nd link you have posted earlier. Going via Nelamangala is far and you don't even know the road conditions on the SH.

shajufx · 14th January 2011, 13:31

Lovely pics, can I borrow that Jeep for a day ?
My Fiesta ventured into that space few months back (you can see dust collected all over)

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laluks · 14th January 2011, 15:13

me too been there with lukeskywalker, rudraji, jaggu and pavan some months ago

Civvy

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ampere · 14th January 2011, 17:44

Finally made it today! Must say one hell of a place! Tried one route via Nelamangala and came back via standard Hessaragatta route. Just that sun was strong, but cool breeze took the heat away. Amazing place.

The reason to take the route via Nelamangala was to see how that SH is.
I must say, its the best to by-pass BLR for NH7 and on.

How to best spot it? Just the road opposite NH48 and you are on the SH!

ampere · 14th January 2011, 18:31

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Originally Posted by addyhemmige

If you are coming from NICE, go over the bridge on NH4 and join traffic going towards the city. Once you join NH4 (towards city) you will find a traffic signal. This place is known as 8th Mile junction. Take a left at this junction and go straight. You will be passing Chikkabanavara on the way. There are not many signboards though. But, this is the easiest and safest way.

This route is shown as the 2nd route in the 2nd link you have posted earlier. Going via Nelamangala is far and you don't even know the road conditions on the SH.

Addy,

Sorry I saw your post later and hence back to back posts.

I came back by the route you mentioned (standard Hessarghatta road). Yes its was very decent road. But since I was not sure of the traffic on the non-tolled section between Blr-Nelamangala), I did not take it while going.

PLUS got to know the nice SH. Must say folks going to Hyderabad and coming from NICE must use it for by-pass. Many places I saw repairs being done. A under-pass is under construction also at Nelamangala.

sagarpadaki · 14th January 2011, 21:10

Can someone mark the location on the google map and post it here.It will be very helpful for all those who have difficulty in understanding the exact location.Thanks

ampere · 14th January 2011, 21:18

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Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

Can someone mark the location on the google map and post it here.It will be very helpful for all those who have difficulty in understanding the exact location.Thanks

Please look at #26 (where I posted the routes).

As per what Addy said from the Hessarghatta signal on NH4 its one straight road.

funkykar · 14th January 2011, 21:27

Last Sunday, we FIAT Club guys did a photoshoot at the grasslands.

Route: Tumkur Road -> Hesargatta Cross -> Hesargatta Lake -> Film Studio -> Grass fields

While returning Route : Grassfields -> Rajankunte(Doddaballapur rd) -> Yelahanka.

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Some videos!

YouTube - Punto doing 90Kmph on Dirt

YouTube - FIAT PALIO tasting dirt

YouTube - AUDI 80 B4 on Dirt

Jayabusa · 14th January 2011, 22:05

That Punto looks hott with the doors open!!

funkykar · 14th January 2011, 22:16

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Originally Posted by Jayabusa

That Punto looks hott with the doors open!!

All Italians look hot!

sabret00the · 15th January 2011, 05:44

wow I have got to visit this place.

@ kittigadu : Is that a Thar?

funkykar · 15th January 2011, 10:51

Enjoy the Last set of pics.

hemanth.anand · 7th March 2011, 15:19

Photos of my trip to this beautiful place

prabhuferrari · 23rd April 2011, 11:48

I live in Sahakar Nagar. I wanted to check if Byalkere Peacock reserve really has peacocks? And is there an approach route for these grasslands from Byalkere?

Should I go via Thindlu, Vidyaranyapura and Byalkere?

Can someone give me the actual GPS location for these grasslands please or a google map location? Wanted to check it out today evening.

hemanth.anand · 23rd April 2011, 17:47

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Originally Posted by prabhuferrari

I live in Sahakar Nagar. I wanted to check if Byalkere Peacock reserve really has peacocks? And is there an approach route for these grasslands from Byalkere?

Should I go via Thindlu, Vidyaranyapura and Byalkere?

Can someone give me the actual GPS location for these grasslands please or a google map location? Wanted to check it out today evening.

I have sent a PM with the Gmaps location info. Because of my reply now, you can only go to this place tomorrow.

Cheers

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ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,940 Times View My Garage	Re: Day trip to the Beautiful Grasslands of Bangalore Finally made it today! Must say one hell of a place! Tried one route via Nelamangala and came back via standard Hessaragatta route. Just that sun was strong, but cool breeze took the heat away. Amazing place. The reason to take the route via Nelamangala was to see how that SH is. I must say, its the best to by-pass BLR for NH7 and on. How to best spot it? Just the road opposite NH48 and you are on the SH!
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prabhuferrari BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 591 Thanked: 288 Times	Re: Day trip to the Beautiful Grasslands of Bangalore I live in Sahakar Nagar. I wanted to check if Byalkere Peacock reserve really has peacocks? And is there an approach route for these grasslands from Byalkere? Should I go via Thindlu, Vidyaranyapura and Byalkere? Can someone give me the actual GPS location for these grasslands please or a google map location? Wanted to check it out today evening.
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