Ballalarayana Durga is located in Chikmagalur district, the hills of Ballalarayana was once home to a majestic fort built during the 12th century. Today, all that remains are the periphery walls, arches, entrances overrun with vegetation

Even though the fort doesn’t offer much in terms of

architecture, it makes up for that big time with brilliant views. Once you have

made your way to the top of the hill, just settle down into the carpet of green

that covers the entire hill

Points of interest Along the trail:

• Direct sighting of Grey Jungle fowl, Brahminy kite (If you are lucky)

• Crowing call of jungle fowl

• Fire lines

• District Boundary cairn

• Small stream

• View of tea, coffee and rubber estates

• Thick shola forest

• Open shola grassland