Devarayana Durga

Devarayana Durga is a hill station near Tumkur. It is good place for trekking and rock climbing. The height is of about 1,188 mts. This is famous for the natural water spring called Namada Chilume and is at 75 kms from Bangalore. This Hill station is situated along the hill chains running across the eastern part of Tumkur district and the range marks the boundary between the Krishna and Cauvery river basins.

The name Devarayana Durga was given in 1696 by the king of Mysore Sree Chikkadevaraja Wodeyar. It was known by the name Anebiddajari before Devarayana Durga.

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Location info:India>Karnataka>Tumkur

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• A strong Back-Pack (preferably water proof).
• Water bottle (enough to carry at least 2 liters of water).
• An extra pair of socks, under garments, T-Shirt.
• A water-proof jacket/sweater (if it begins to rain).
• Bandanna ( keeps the sweat out of the eyes ) and/or Wide brimmed hat.
• Toothbrush & toothpaste, towel, liquid soap.
• Few old news papers ( may be 4 would be fine).
• A torch with two new batteries and extra bulb.
• Some strong adhesive tape and/or A small role of strong string.
• A small pocket knife ( if you have a Victorinox -SWISS ARMY knife then great..).
• One matchbox/ lighter.
• Some tissue/toilet paper.
• Insect repellant (ex. Odomos).
• Basic First Aid & Medicine -
• Anti-Dysentery Pills (Eldoper)
• Some generic pills (Crocin, Imol, etc)
• Anti Cold preparation (COLDACT).
• Band aids.
• Gauze roll & antiseptic lotion.
• Energy Food ( Chocolate bars, Flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks - Glucon-D, etc ).
• Garbage bag to collect any litter we may create (or other people have created).

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