BR Hills
The Biligiriranga hills where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet — the hilltop Biligiri Rangaswamy temple and the BRT Tiger Reserve, home to the Soliga people and rich wildlife.
Where to go in Chamarajanagar
Chamarajanagar
The district town at the foot of the hills — the Wodeyar-built Chamarajeshwara temple and the gateway to the BR Hills, MM Hills and Bandipur circuits.
Featured: Bharachukki FallsKollegal
The Kollegal taluk on the Kaveri — the wide Bharachukki cascade of the Shivanasamudra falls, at its best in the monsoon.
Featured: Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR HillsBR Hills
The Biligiriranga hills where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet — the hilltop Biligiri Rangaswamy temple and the BRT Tiger Reserve, home to the Soliga people and rich wildlife.
Featured: Male Mahadeshwara HillsMM Hills
The seven Male Mahadeshwara hills in Hanur taluk — the great Madappa Shaiva pilgrimage temple reached by a forest ghat road.
Featured: Bandipur National ParkGundlupet
The Gundlupet taluk on the Mysuru–Ooty highway — the Bandipur tiger reserve and the misty Himavad Gopalaswamy peak with its Venugopalaswamy temple.
How to reach BR Hills
BR Hills is a Chamarajanagar base for The BR Hills and Bandipur tiger reserves, the MM Hills and Himavad Gopalaswamy hill temples, the Chamarajeshwara temple, and the Bharachukki cascade of the Shivanasamudra falls.
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BR Hills travel FAQs
What are the best places to visit in BR Hills?
Top places to visit in BR Hills include Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.
How do I reach BR Hills?
The nearest airport to BR Hills is Mysuru (MYQ), ~60 km; Bengaluru (BLR), ~180 km. The rail gateway is Chamarajanagar (CMNR), the line terminus, with trains from Mysuru and Bengaluru. NH-948 and NH-766; KSRTC and private buses from Mysuru (~60 km) and Bengaluru (~180 km); a vehicle is best for the hill temples and reserves.
What is the best time to visit BR Hills?
October to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit BR Hills and the rest of Karnataka. March to May is hot on the plains, and the June–September southwest monsoon brings the main rains, heaviest along the coast and Western Ghats.