What to expect
Highlights
- Tipu Sultan’s birthplace.
- The bastioned oval ramparts and gateways.
- The old temples inside the walls.
Devanahalli Fort
Devanahalli Fort is a 16th-century oval stone fort near the Bengaluru airport, the birthplace of Tipu Sultan.
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Typefort
Nearest baseDevanahalli
DistrictBengaluru Rural
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Listed businesses6→It has bastioned ramparts, gateways and old temples inside the walls — the district’s flagship heritage site.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Devanahalli, near the Bengaluru airport, about 35 km from the city; by road.
- A protected fort — do not deface or climb on the fragile ramparts and be respectful at the temples inside.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru35 km
- Devanahalli5 km
- Doddaballapura30 km
- Tumakuru50 km
- Kolar55 km
Road km to Bengaluru Rural; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
Weather in Devanahalli FortSeasonal guide
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Today at Devanahalli Fort
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:17 pm
Golden hour best light5:17 pm–6:17 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:17 pm–6:42 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 271°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 73%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A historic fort — take care on the old stonework and do not deface it.
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templeKote Venugopalaswamy Temple
60 m · 1 min walk
An ornate Vijayanagara-style Venugopala (Krishna) temple inside the Devanahalli fort walls, with finely carved pillars and a gopura — the principal temple of the old fort town.
templeAvathi Betta
4.5 km · ~11 min by auto
A rocky hill at Avathi north of Devanahalli, climbed to the Sri Lakshmi Thimmarayaswamy (Narasimha) hill temple, with old fort traces and wide views over the northern plains.
templeGhati Subramanya Temple
26.4 km · ~44 min by cab
A major pilgrimage temple in Doddaballapura taluk, unusual for its single idol showing Subramanya (Kartikeya) and Narasimha back to back — a serpent-and-Narasimha shrine that draws large crowds, especially at the Naga festivals.
fortMakalidurga
22.1 km · ~37 min by cab
A hill fort of about 1,100 m in Doddaballapura taluk with a summit Shiva temple, reached by a popular trek along the railway line — one of the best-known day-trek hills near Bengaluru.
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Devanahalli Fort — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Devanahalli Fort
At Devanahalli near the Bengaluru airport, ~35 km from the city; by road
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- KSRTC— the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries.Online booking.
- Indian Railways— live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Devanahalli Fort
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Devanahalli Fort
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What’s near Devanahalli Fort
templeKote Venugopalaswamy Temple
An ornate Vijayanagara-style Venugopala (Krishna) temple inside the Devanahalli fort walls, with finely carved pillars and a gopura — the principal temple of the old fort town.
60 m · 1 min walk · straight linetempleAvathi Betta
A rocky hill at Avathi north of Devanahalli, climbed to the Sri Lakshmi Thimmarayaswamy (Narasimha) hill temple, with old fort traces and wide views over the northern plains.
4.5 km · ~11 min by auto · straight line
lakeHoskote Lake
A large tank on the edge of Hoskote east of Bengaluru, a birding spot that draws migratory waterbirds in winter.
21.5 km · ~36 min by cab · straight linefortMakalidurga
A hill fort of about 1,100 m in Doddaballapura taluk with a summit Shiva temple, reached by a popular trek along the railway line — one of the best-known day-trek hills near Bengaluru.
22.1 km · ~37 min by cab · straight linetempleGhati Subramanya Temple
A major pilgrimage temple in Doddaballapura taluk, unusual for its single idol showing Subramanya (Kartikeya) and Narasimha back to back — a serpent-and-Narasimha shrine that draws large crowds, especially at the Naga festivals.
26.4 km · ~44 min by cab · straight line
lakeGundamagere Lake
A scenic tank near Doddaballapura, a quiet birding and picnic waterbody in the northern countryside.
31.0 km · ~52 min by cab · straight line
viewpointHullukudi Betta
A scenic hill near Sakkaregollahalli in Doddaballapura taluk, climbed for its rock outcrops and wide views — a lesser-known trek in the northern belt.
32.8 km · ~55 min by cab · straight line
templeShanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure
A regional Shani (Saturn) temple at Chikka Madhure in Doddaballapura taluk, drawing devotees on Saturdays for Shani pooja.
40.7 km · ~68 min by cab · straight line
heritageManne (Manyapura)
The village of Manne, the ancient Manyapura, a capital of the Western Ganga dynasty around the 8th century — with the old Kapileshwara Shiva temple and a Chola-period Someshwara temple, a little-known heritage site west of Bengaluru.
49.0 km · ~82 min by cab · straight line
trekShivagange Betta
A cone-shaped granite hill near Dabaspet, revered as "Dakshina Kashi" — a pilgrimage-and-trek climb to the Gangadhareshwara and Honnadevi cliff temples, past a Nandi statue, the Patalaganga spring and the ghee-that-turns-to-butter miracle.
52.9 km · ~88 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
Where Devanahalli Fort is
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Devanahalli Fort — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Devanahalli Fort?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Devanahalli Fort?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Devanahalli Fort?
At Devanahalli, near the Bengaluru airport, about 35 km from the city; by road. A protected fort — do not deface or climb on the fragile ramparts and be respectful at the temples inside.
How much time do I need for Devanahalli Fort?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Devanahalli Fort?
Nearby you can pair Kote Venugopalaswamy Temple (60 m), Avathi Betta (4.5 km), Hoskote Lake (21.5 km), Makalidurga (22.1 km).
Image credits
Photographs: Dineshkannambadi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Saurabh Sharan (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hitha Nanjappa (CC BY-SA 3.0), Vaish (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.