Turahalli
is located in south of Bangalore off Kanakapura road nearly
8 kms from Banashankari temple. It is a dry deciduous
forest with lot of eucalyptus trees and other wild shrubs
and trees. It has often been observed existence of many
wild animals like jackal, hare, monitor-lizard, mongoose
etc. Also, this happens to be one of the favorite places
for bird-watchers as many rare species of birds are found
in this area.
A number of school camps are often held here. These camps
give children that exposure to nature, which is essential
for imbibing first hand learnings and for fostering the
importance of the environment. From watching and identifying
birds, butterflies or insects or learning the basics of
rock climbing or rappelling children have had such varied
experiences here.
Bird watchers have long frequented Turahalli and list
of species sighted at Turahlli compiles as a lengthy one.
Some of the birds such as Great Horned Owl treasures up
as very important sightings.
Of late the various happenings around the place have threatened
the preservation of the area. Laying of jeep tracks, felling
of trees and shrubs, expansion of the temple, defacing
of the boulders, crimes committed in the area have caused
a lot of concern.
We would like to bring to the fore all these occurrences
that we view as a threat to the maintenance and preservation
of the area. We would like to urge and request the concerned
officials to take suitable measures for remedying the
already imparted damage.
Turahalli because of its proximity to the city makes it
for a quick getaway for those wanting respite from the
pollution of the city and the mundaneness of work life.
Be it for children or adults, the presence of a large
number of trees and boulders, which make it quite unique
from other lung spaces at Bangalore, makes Turahalli quite
an ideal place to rejuvenate oneself. Though a lot of
greenery was cut down and ponds filled for laying of the
housing plots the place is still frequented by various
groups.
Articles and writeups
about Turahalli
A Rock Climbers perspective
of Turahalli.
Turahalli is an isolated hill packed with boulders of
very good hard granite of various sizes and shapes, which
is most suitable for rock climbing.. (read
more)
Activities in Turahalli.
More writeups on the way ...
A Birders day out in Turahalli
Whats been happening there ...
A season of whites!!
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