Bhasmangi Fort (Tumkur District)
Bhasmangi is a hill fort that lies near Sira Taluk in Tumkur District of Karnataka. It is approximately a three -hour drive from the junction of NICE Road and Tumkur Road (I have chosen this as the starting point central location but your travel time will vary depending on which part of Bangalore you stay, the traffic and your speed of travel) This fort is one among the many that dot the landscape and it lies in the company of forts such as Madhugiri, Devarayanadurga, Channarayanadurga, Medigeshi etc. Not much is known about the fort or the role it played in history. It is said to have been built by a local ruler however, it was then strengthened by Haider Ali. The road is smooth and empty. You can park your vehicles safely at the foot of the hill and follow the path up. (There is no direct road to the top) It is not steep at all and the climb will take you 20-30 minutes maximum. However, the time taken to explore this fort can range from 2 hours to mu...