Are you looking for a weekend getaway from Bangalore? Then Horsley hills is a perfect option for you. Located only 4 hours away from the city, it is a perfect driving trip into the wilderness. In this post you shall find all the details you will require to get started on the plan.  C’est parti !  History The hill was originally known as Yenugu Mallama Konda. It was named after a young girl who is believed to have been raised by elephants and is said to have had special powers to cure the residents of their ailments. One day, she disappeared and the villagers began to worship her as a Goddess. There is a temple dedicated to her at the summit.   In 1863, WH Horsley, a British collector chose to build a rest house on top of the hill to beat the heat of the plains. The hill was later renamed after the British collector.