Dodda Alada Mara (Big Banyan Tree)
Kettohalli, near Ramanagara Road
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Distance
- 25 km away
- Entry
- ₹10 per person, ₹20 parking
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
This one tree, estimated at around 400 years old, now covers roughly three acres through its network of aerial prop roots, to the point that first-time visitors often assume they're walking through a grove rather than a single organism. It's maintained by the Karnataka Forest Department and gets genuinely busy on weekends with families and college groups.
There isn't much else to do here beyond walking the paths under the canopy and taking photos, which is exactly the point — it's a short, specific stop rather than a half-day outing, best combined with a longer drive toward Ramanagara or Mysuru Road.
Highlights
- Single banyan spanning roughly three acres via aerial roots
- Estimated to be around 400 years old
- Maintained walking paths under the canopy
- Small snack stalls near the entrance
Good to know
- Best as a stop on the way to or from Ramanagara or Mysuru Road, not a standalone trip
- Monkeys are common — keep food and loose bags zipped up
- Weekday mornings are far quieter than weekend afternoons
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