Savandurga

Also known as Sawen-Droog, Sewandroog

thumb|Map of the Savandurga area Savandurga is a hill 60 km west of Bengaluru, Karnataka, off the Magadi road in India. It is the largest monolith hills in Asia. The hill rises to 1226 m above mean sea level and forms a part of the Deccan Plateau. It consists of peninsular gneiss, granites, basic dykes, and laterites. The Arkavathi river passes nearby through the Thippagondanahalli reservoir and towards Manchanabele dam.

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Mountain.name: Savandurga
Mountain.photo: File:Savandurga Hill 02.jpg
Mountain.photo_size: 250px
Mountain.map: Karnataka
Mountain.authority: Government of Karnataka
Mountain.location: Savanadurga State Forest, Madagi Taluka, Ramanagara district, Karnataka
Mountain.country: India
Mountain.state_type: State
Mountain.state: Karnataka
Mountain.region: South Karnataka
Mountain.district: Ramanagara
Mountain.formed_by: Two hills named black hill (Karigudda) and white hill (Biligudda)
Mountain.age: 2-3 billion years
Mountain.type: Monolith Hill
Mountain.easiest_route: South-Side route

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Origin of name
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Fauna
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The Savandurga hills are frequented by pilgrims who come to visit the Savandi Veerabhadreshwara Swamy and Narasimha Swamy temple situated at the foothills. Rock climbers, cave explorers, and adventurers are among others who frequent the locale. Nearby Manchanabele Dam is often visited by water-sports enthusiasts.