Kabbaladurga Hill

Kabbaladurga Hill is a prominent hill fort located near Kabbalu village in Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagara District, Karnataka, about 80 km southwest of Bengaluru. Rising to around 640 metres, it features ruins of a historic hilltop fort and a small temple dedicated to Goddess Kabbalamma. Known for its rocky terrain, boulder-strewn slopes and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and Kanva Reservoir, it is a popular day-trek destination for visitors from Bengaluru and Ramanagara.

Visitors can expect a moderate trek of about 2-3 km to the summit over rocky boulders, uneven steps and steep sections. The hilltop has ruined fort walls, bastions and a small Kabbalamma Temple. The surroundings are open scrub and granite outcrops with wide views of Kanva Reservoir, fields and nearby hills. There are no major built facilities on the hill; the experience is primarily trekking, sightseeing and photography.

Kabbaladurga is a historic hill fort believed to have been fortified during the period of Kempegowda and later used by the Mysore rulers. The fort served as a strategic outpost overlooking the Kanakapura region and retains ruined walls, gateways and bastions on the summit.

The hill is named after Goddess Kabbalamma, enshrined in a small temple at the summit. The temple is a local place of worship and gives the hill its religious importance for villagers and visitors.