Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga, is a mountain fortress located approximately 62 km from Bangalore city, and 3 km from Chikballapur in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is off Bellary Road, and overlooks Nandi Hills and Muddenahalli. The peak is at an altitude of about 1,450 m. It is accessed from Kalavara village, which has a population of, 1093 acc…Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga, is a mountain fortress located approximately 62 km from Bangalore city, and 3 km from Chikballapur in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is off Bellary Road, and overlooks Nandi Hills and Muddenahalli. The peak is at an altitude of about 1,450 m. It is accessed from Kalavara village, which has a population of, 1093 according to 2011 census. The hill features the ruins of a fort believed to have been built by Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. It was used as a military stronghold and lookout point.
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