Chamundi Hillsಚಾಮುಂಡಿ ಬೆಟ್ಟ
Temple hill above Mysuru with a 1,000 step climb and a giant monolithic Nandi.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMysuru, Karnataka
Old Mysuru
Old Mysuru
Best time to visit20 September to 31 October and 1 July to 31 July
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyModerate
Height1060 m above sea level
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyChamundi Hill, Mysuru
EntryFree, paid queues available
About Chamundi Hills
A hill on the edge of Mysuru city topped by the Chamundeshwari temple, the family deity of the Wadiyar kings. Pilgrims climb about 1,000 stone steps from the foot of the hill, passing the 16th century monolithic Nandi carved from a single rock about two thirds of the way up. A road also goes to the top, and the viewpoint near the temple looks over the whole city. Ashada Fridays in July and Dasara draw the biggest crowds.
What to see and do
- Chamundeshwari temple
- Monolithic Nandi statue
- 1,000 step climb
- Mahishasura statue
- City viewpoint
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