Shivagange Trek

Shivagange is a mountain peak with a height of 2640.3 feet, it is a Hindu pilgrimage center located near Dobbaspet, in Bengaluru Rural district India. It is situated 20 km from the town of Tumakuru and 54 km from Bengaluru. The sacred mountain is shaped as a shivalinga and a spring flows near locally called "Ganga", thereby by giving the place its name. It is also known as Dakshina Kashi(Kashi of the South) and place is having various temples such as Gangadhareshwara temple, Sri Honnammadevi Temple, Olakal Teertha, Nandi Statue, Patalagange, a historical rock statue of Nandi or Basavanna carved on top of a steep rock is considered as a spell binding sculpture because of its narrow location. This hill also houses many teerthas like Sharadambe temple, Agasthya theertha, Kanva theertha, Kapila theertha, & Pathala Gange .

Sri Honnammadevi Temple & Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple are inside a cave. Every year in the month of January on the day of Sankranthi festival, the marriage function of Sri Gangadhareshwara and Sri Honnammadevi (Parvathi) is conducted. At that time Ganga holy Water will come from rock at the top of hill and that holy water is used for dhare ritual(solemnise) of the Marriage function.

This is also a popular site for rock climbing The entire trail to the peak is well marked and the presence of man-made steps (often carved into the rocky landscape, but sometimes made from rocks) makes the trail suitable for beginners. There are frequent rest opportunities with stalls serving food and drinks. The climb towards the end of the path becomes steep and narrow - safety rails are provided in such areas. The place is also inhabited by many monkeys.