We had planned out to start by lunch time as it is around 60 Kms away from Bengaluru. We got enough time to reach the place and enjoy the view and return back by night. Savandurga basically compromises of two hills karibettu and belibettu (Translated version Black hill and white hill). On top of the hill is a beautiful temple of Narashimhaswamy. On the way up you can see small fortes build every small distance.

We took the Mysore road to reach savandurga. Basically from Mysore road take the diversion at Kumblegud. and we took the route to reach the Big banyan Tree(dodda alada mara). Its a nice to see the greenery though now the tree looks like a group of several trees but it was initially one tree. It is nice place to eat mangoes, see monkeys. :D
Here are a photo of The Big Banyan tree
From the Big banyan tree, you can ask any local for directions towards Savandurga. On the way you can see a dam, lake and the old temple at the bottom of the hill.
There are two routes that one can take one that is bad but you can see ISRO satellites, other is much smoother road and can see the northern side of the hill.

Here are a few photos of the lake, temple and ISRO satellites.

Once you reach the Hill you can see trees, shrubs and small water canals. And the beauty of the place is just spell binding in rainy season.
We walked up a little on the white hill as it seemed easier. But the way down is scary.
My cute little niece (just 2 1/2 years old) also walked up with us with even more enthusiasm than us. And the best part was she wanted to climb all the way up. Even dogs had climbed up to a certain distance and that inspired us even more.