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The poet’s retreat
The poet’s retreatIdeal relaxed picnic with tremendous content!
Day trip from Bengaluru (75+km one way) Magadi region
Untouched wilderness in a hill. Uncover secrets – caves, artefacts. Decipher history – all hidden in plain sight. Learn about land and water.
GEO: Rocky hills, streams and water harvesting
ECO: Birdwatching and more.
HISTORY: Magadi region, Karnataka, Andhra and the Veershaivas! Buddhist and Jains?
A fresh day from Bengaluru, travel to Magadi. Start with “places” – places under a tree, grove or amongst rocks. We may glance at some things of Kempegowda. But, once at this hidden place, the peace of it will evoke the poet in you. Let the peace and quiet seep in. Breathe the fresh clean air, take a pause, take your time – the place did inspire a poet! Spot some things in nature. Locate the hidden history. A little climb and you are set to write your poem.
The day
A fresh day from Bengaluru, travel to Magadi. Start with “places” – places under a tree, grove or amongst rocks. We may glance at some things of Kempegowda. But, once at this hidden place, the peace of it will evoke the poet in you. Let the peace and quiet seep in. Breathe the fresh clean air, take a pause, take your time – the place did inspire a poet! Spot some things in nature. Locate the hidden history. A little climb and you are set to write your poem.
History
You have not heard of this poet or the place before. You may know the region of Kempegowda – the king associated with Bengaluru. We will see some of his markers, his fort and ponder on them. But our main story is of an even earlier time, and you can actually see the remnants in stone – inscriptions and artefacts. The place still holds its original peace and quiet. Can you spot and read like archaeologists? Water is a serious business here!
GEO
Wondered about the hills around Bengaluru, do the rocks say something? Do the hills say something? Did someone say a river begins here?
ECO
With its undisturbed local flora and fauna, intimate and untamed, you get to observe and spot things in nature. You could spot some birds, or beetles or who knows some special frog!
DAY TRIP | Near Bengaluru (75+km) Magadi region
Group size: 8-12
Includes
- AC Transport
- Pickup point: Mini forest/opposite Shopper’s stop, Bannerghatta road
- Breakfast with tea/coffee
- Lunch: local preparation or packed lunch
- Our field expert(s)
- Refer Terms and Conditions
DAY TRIP | from Bengaluru (70+km) Magadi region
- 6:00AM sharp: Start from Gathering point near Jayadeva crossing, Bannerghatta main road.
- 7:30AM: (via) NICE road to Magadi exit. Morning tea under a tree place.
- Till 11:00AM : Various locations | fort, temples
- 11:00-12:00PM : Go explore nature and hidden history
- 12:00-1:00PM : A light lunch
- 1:00-4:00PM : Explore more, freely
- By 4:30PM: Return to base
- Chai-pe-charcha and head back to Bengaluru
Travel light, travel smart. Take only the essentials.
Prepare a day early, run a quick check before you set out.
- Refer our day-trip checklist
TESTIMONIALS
“Been to many treks… but this was a different feeling
“It was a wonderful experience. I have been to many treks… 1 day, 2 days, 7 days and more. But this was a different feeling. It was a day trip… picnic, exploring, temple visits, a peep into our rich history, savoring the beauty of mango grove, good food, enthusiastic team including a 3 year old… all bundled into one. The trip made so much more sense with your explanations and enthusiasm. I am amazed at your treasure of knowledge!”
Chandrika, Bengaluru
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“The trip was an Experience!
“The trip was an experience. Learnt about the Veera-gals (Hero-stones), that had a great and gruesome story to it. I did not know that Sati was a practice common even in South India. The actual poet’s place was surprisingly heavy on content.
Rahul Shetty, Business, First WalkIn
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