Cycling Trip to Avalahalli Forest

CYCLING TRIP TO AVALAHALLI FOREST

Hi to all, in continuation to my Blog on Cycling Trails near and in Bangalore blog, I will share with you one of my favourite Biking trails in Bangalore...Thats....Avalahalli Forest Trail...

At Avalahalli Forest

Avalahalli Forest is one of my favourite biking trails. I am passionate about exploring off-roading trails in and around Bangalore and that’s where I discovered this place on Google Maps. This vast forest is open to public which has trails for biking, jogging and also has walk paths. It is very special to me now as it is closer to city and is very scenic and peaceful. I love to be closer with nature. You are always welcomed here by chirping of birds, screaming of peacock.  I feel rejuvenated and energetic after trailing in this place. The trails here tests your biking skills, endurance and stamina.

Avalahalli Forest is located in northern corner of Bangalore City and is a nice gateway to find peaceful solace in nature. The place is highly undervalued (Actually its Good) and home to several species of flora, fauna and birds and is majorly covered by Eucalyptus trees.

At Avalahalli Forest- Resting Hut

Avalahalli forest is approx 15 km from Hebbal Flyover (Maps-walking distance) and road till Sambram College in MS Palya consists of usual traffic. After Sambram College, the journey to the forest area is peaceful and less traffic. As you approach near to forest area, you can feel the greenery to increase and the feel of city diminishing, greater feeling towards village area and less pollution. You can breathe freely without worrying about toxins entering your body.

As you enter the forest just besides the entrance (which is free and only walkers n cyclists are allowed), a small butterfly garden welcomes you and path to right takes us to play area where a small hut and some physical activities arena is there to entertain you. Straight path takes us to cycling trails. You can select your path and proceed. 

At Avalahalli Forest- Cycling Trail

Please take your own food (biscuits, energy bars etc) and water. There are enough dustbins and resting areas inside.

Avalahalli forest is a man made forest and efforts are truly made by civic authorities to make it natural. Hats off to them. Please conserve nature while enjoying them.

Cycling Trails near and in Bangalore

Cycling Trails.....Bangalore!!!

Bangalore aka Bengaluru is really infamous for its traffic in this 21st Century, also known as Silicon Valley of India is now not so fast city. The average speed of vehicles at peak hours is approx. 15.5 Km/hr, which is 3rd from bottom ranking among Indian cities. So the answer to this may be zoom across in cycle may be a ebike. You will reach faster to your destination with negative carbon footprint to boast off.

I have been using a cycle for my exercise regime since 2018. Cycling is always excitable and enjoyable in group. 

Cycling Trail....Near Heserghatta Lake

I will below state some of the enjoyable cycling trails which will be elaborated in ensuing posts of the same blog. We have considered starting point as Hebbal (near to CBI office). We have covered all these locations with passion and love for nature....

1. Hebbal to Sankey Tank (Approx 6 Km)
2. Hebbal to Cubbon Park (Approx 8 Km)
3. Hebbal to Ulsoor Lake (Approx 9 Km)
4. Hebbal to Rachenhalli Lake (Approx 9 Km)
5. Hebbal to GKVK (Approx 10 km)
6. Hebbal to Avalahalli Forest (Approx 17 Km)
7. Hebbal to Hennur Bamboo Forest (Approx 19 Km)
8. Hebbal to Hessergatta Lake (Approx 20 Km)
9. Hebbal to Turahalli Forest (Approx 21 Km)

This list is exhaustive but not limited. 

All these trails and routes will be elaborately explained in the ensuing posts of the same blog. Please comment and tell us about other trails which can be explored nearby Bangalore.