Himavad Gopalaswamy Bettaಹಿಮವದ್ ಗೋಪಾಲಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಬೆಟ್ಟ

Misty summit inside Bandipur with a 14th century Krishna temple, reached by forest bus.

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WhereChamarajanagar, Karnataka
Old Mysuru

Kind of placePeak Treks, Temples & Shrines, Hill Stations, Wildlife & Tiger Reserves

Best time to visit20 December to 5 January

Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)

DifficultyEasy

Height1450 m above sea level

Time needed3 hrs

Base and nearbyHangala, Gundlupet

EntryForest department bus from the base, about Rs 100 return

About Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta

The highest hill inside Bandipur Tiger Reserve, named for the mist that hangs over it much of the year. A Venugopalaswamy temple built in 1315 under the Hoysala king Ballala III stands on the summit, and the grasslands around it look down on the forest and the Nilgiris. Private vehicles are not allowed up the hill; a forest department bus runs from the base near Hangala village. It is 20 km from Gundlupet, and a morning visit gives the best chance of clear views.

What to see and do

Venugopalaswamy temple
Mist covered summit meadows
Views over Bandipur forest
Forest bus ride up the hill
Elephant sightings on the road

Part of Eastern Ghats.

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