Hesaraghatta Grasslands – In Search of Unknown Lands 19/12/2015

Entering Hesaraghatta grassland

Warning sign put by Doddabelavangal police

Ride through the grassland

Hesaraghatta Grassland: We reached Hesaraghatta by 7.45 am, its a widespread area which stretches nearly 300 acres. I didn’t know its a destination for bird watchers until we saw two cars with big cameras trying to capture pics of the birds. We went to the other end of the grassland which is an ideal location for most of the Indian romantic songs. Perfectly aligned trees, red soil, background, soothing climate creates a perfect tune one which most of our hero and heroine have danced. I couldn’t resist myself from taking my camera out and start taking photos around. 

A row of trees on the other side of the grassland

Me checking out new Bajaj Avenger

Here I go Cruising between the beautiful surroundings

Beautiful tree rows and soothing climate

We explored the place for a couple of minutes before settling down near the broken trunk for photo session. New Bajaj Avenger Cruise was center of attraction now. I always wanted to own an Avenger (hope I will get it in 2016 at least). We had a lot of cool photos with the bike and beautiful background. I couldn’t believe such a beautiful place is so close to Bangalore, and it took me so long to explore this place. It was 9 am, sun was still hiding behind the clouds making the atmosphere more soothing. It’s a nice picnic spot, you can read books under the tree or you can just have some sweet talks with your loved ones or if you have kids you can play games with them. After spending one hour we decided to head back.

Photo time!!

Hesaraghatta Lake: We headed to Hesaraghatta lake, parked the bikes and went to see the lake. On the other side of the lake there were some vehicles and people. It was clear that some film shooting was going on. We didn’t had enough energy to go other side and checkout. We came back to Hesaraghatta Bus stand, searched for hotels just beside the bus stand there was a small hotel. The food was really good and tasty, do have breakfast at this place if you visit Hesaraghatta 🙂

Steps which lead to Hesaraghatta lake

Walking around the lake

Huge lake!! You find water as far as your eyes can see

So many vehicles on the other side of the lake seem like film shooting was going on

Ride Back: Umesh gave his bike keys to me and asked if I want to drive back, I was like “Yes off course!!”? It was the first time I was riding Avenger on a long ride that too this one is new cruise model which is specially designed for long rides. I realized why some people like Avenger so much. Riding back was cool, we rode on the Hesaraghatta main road until it intersected with Bangalore-Tumkur highway. While Umesh took a left turn from Jalahalli to join ring road, Vinay and me headed back to our respective home.

Important Notes:
1. You can also visit Nrityagram Dance Village, it’s a small setup behind the grassland. This place is a piece of art, from vintage cars to rare flowers they got some really nice things you can check out.
2. If you planning for a day out at Hesaraghatta grassland then just go ahead with it, bring your own food and water. Make sure you don’t litter the place.
3. Hesaraghatta is a very popular destination for cycling enthusiasts as well.
4. Though you can visit this place around the year, the best time would be in monsoon and post-monsoon.

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