Shivagangeಶಿವಗಂಗೆ
Steep rock hill with a cave temple at the base and a railed summit, 55 km from Bengaluru.
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Old Mysuru
Old Mysuru
Best time to visit15 February to 5 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height1368 m above sea level
Time needed4 hrs
Base and nearbyShivagange, Dabaspet
EntryFree
About Shivagange
A steep rocky hill 55 km from Bengaluru on the Tumakuru highway, called Dakshina Kashi for the Gangadhareshwara temple carved into its base. The climb of about 3 km on cut steps passes the Olakal Teertha spring, a monolithic Nandi and several small shrines before ending at a narrow summit with railings. Monkeys are aggressive here, so keep food packed away. Start before 8 am to avoid the heat on the bare rock.
What to see and do
- Gangadhareshwara cave temple
- Olakal Teertha
- Monolithic Nandi
- Summit railing view
- Patalagange
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