Savandurga

Savandurga
Highest point
Elevation	1,226 metres (4,022 ft)
Coordinates	12°55′10″N 77°17′32″E / 12.9195°N 77.2921°E / 12.9195; 77.2921
Naming
Etymology	Hoysala Ballala III from Madabalu where it is called Savandi. Another view is that the name originates from Samantadurga
Defining authority	Government of Karnataka
Geography
Savandurga Magadi - Ramanagara Road, Bengaluru, Savanadurga State Forest, Karnataka 561201
Country	India
State	Karnataka
Region	South Karnataka
District	Bengaluru
Geology
Formed by	Two hills named black hill (Karigudda) and white hill (Biligudda)
Age of rock	684 years
Mountain type	Monolith Hill
Climbing
Easiest route	South-Side route

Savandurga is a hill 60 km west of Bengaluru, Karnataka, off the Magadi road in India. It is the largest monolith hills in Asia.^[1] The hill rises to 1226 m above mean sea level and forms a part of the Deccan plateau. It consists of peninsular gneiss, granites, basic dykes, and laterites. The Arkavathi river passes nearby through the Thippagondanahalli reservoir and towards Manchanabele dam.

The Savandurga hills are frequented by pilgrims who come to visit the Savandi Veerabhadreshwara Swamy and Narasimha Swamy temple situated at the foothills.^[2] Rock climbers, cave explorers, and adventurers are among others who frequent the locale. Nearby Manchanabele Dam is often visited by water-sports enthusiasts.