Ramanagaram is a favorite destination for rock climbers. The rocks are challenging. Climbers can endure up to grade 7. It's also ideal for light wilderness treks and camps. The hill is about 3066 feet above the sea level. Rocks of various shapes and sizes can be seen here. Some of them resemble a whale, a pigeon, a human being and the three-headed Brahma. During the British period, Ramanagar was called Closepet  Ramanagar is a taluk centre in Bangalore Rural District known as the land of seven hills. This town lies on the Bangalore-Mysore Highway.
45 km from Bangalore, within a 2 km radius of Ramanagar, are several stunning, sheer granite cliffs. The best places to head for are the three separate peaks, huddled together, at the village of Ramgiri. It is a picturesque location with rocks, shrub greenery, hamlet and ponds. The fortress of Ramagiri which was successfully attacked by the British in December 1791, stands in ruins . Many Indian movies have exploited this natural stateliness. Not to forget the big Hindi blockbuster "Sholay".

Location:  45  Kms from Bangalore from Bangalore -  on Bangalore - Mysore Highway