Distance: 66Km
Elevation Gain: 644m
Estimated Time To Complete: 3 – 4 hours
Route Profile: Rolling
Road Quality: Smooth tarmac
Traffic Level: Moderate
Strava Route Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/22917018
Route Start Point: HAL Post office, Old airport road
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Akkayamma hill located on the bank of Doddajala tank near Vidyanagar cross on Bangalore international airport road. Located 26 km from Bangalore, It is popularly known Hutnalli Betta, Before Ugadhi days here celebrating Jaatra.
The views atop this hill is absolutely spectacular, One gets to see the Kempegowda International airport, Nandhi hills and the Hyderabad highway.
Head towards Cubbon park via the old airport road. Take a right and get on the Bellary road on passing Cubbon park. Now, begins the grueling 22 kilometer stretch to Vidyanagar. This road is fast paced and is a great place for anyone looking for K.O.Ms. Taking a right at Vidyanagar we reach the Akkayama Betta or Mini Nandhi. Don’t be surprised if you see village kids greeting you on the way there.
The route for the way back is almost the same only a few different turns at Cubbon park due to one way streets. Stop by the side of the road and take a look at the map on Strava in case you feel you missed a turn.
The traffic on this road is moderate with usual weekend traffic. There are quite a few shops for a pit stop around Yelahanka. Get some fuel into the system and be ready to ride through some beautiful roads.
We conduct rides and use this and other popular routes that riders seem to enjoy. Do join us every Sunday at 6:30 AM.
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