Skip Nandi Hills & Go Biking To These 6 Places Near Bangalore| Curly Tales

Bored Of Nandi Hills?

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1. Lepakshi

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2. Mekedatu

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3. Skandagiri

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4. Sakleshpur

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5. Gandikota

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5. Kunti Betta

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