Male Mahadeshwara Hillsಮಲೆ ಮಹದೇಶ್ವರ ಬೆಟ್ಟ

Forest pilgrim hill of saint Mahadeshwara, reached by a ghat road through a wildlife sanctuary.

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WhereChamarajanagar, Karnataka
Old Mysuru

Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes, Hill Stations, Wildlife & Tiger Reserves

Best time to visit15 February to 15 March and 25 October to 15 November

Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November), Monsoon (June to September)

DifficultyEasy

Height900 m above sea level

Time neededFull day

Base and nearbyMale Mahadeshwara Betta, Kollegal

EntryFree, paid darshan queues available

About Male Mahadeshwara Hills

A pilgrim hill deep in the forests of eastern Chamarajanagar, sacred to the saint Mahadeshwara who is worshipped as a form of Shiva. The temple draws lakhs of devotees, especially at Shivaratri and Deepavali, and the ghat road from Kollegal passes through the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary where elephants are often seen. Simple lodges and the temple authority provide stay. It is about 150 km from Mysuru and 210 km from Bengaluru.

What to see and do

Mahadeshwara temple
Ghat road through the sanctuary
Nagamale trek shrine
Antaragange spring
Palar bridge viewpoint

Part of Eastern Ghats.

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