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Chamarajanagar,Karnataka,India

Places to Visit in Gundlupet

The Gundlupet taluk on the Mysuru–Ooty highway — the Bandipur tiger reserve and the misty Himavad Gopalaswamy peak with its Venugopalaswamy temple.

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Bandipur National Park, Gundlupet
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DistrictChamarajanagar
RoleBandipur & Gopalaswamy base
Places to visit2
What to expect

Highlights

  • Bandipur National Park — A famous tiger reserve and former Mysore royal hunting ground on the Mysuru–Ooty highway, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere; jeep and bus safaris in the teak-and-scrub forest offer chances of tigers, leopards, elephants, gaur and dhole.
  • Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta — The highest peak of the Bandipur range, about 1,450 m, topped by the Venugopalaswamy temple and often wrapped in mist (himavad = "misty"); reached by a park bus from the checkpost, with sweeping views over the forest.
Getting there

How to visit

  • Nearest airport: Mysuru (MYQ), ~60 km; Bengaluru (BLR), ~180 km
  • Rail gateway: 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.

Distance by road

  • Mysuru59 km
  • Hassan178 km
  • Bengaluru199 km
  • Kochi291 km
  • Mangaluru314 km
  • Shivamogga337 km

Road distances measured on real routed roads to Gundlupet itself, not to the district headquarters, on 24 August 2026. Driving time is deliberately not published: free-flow routing badly understates a Deccan single-carriageway highway, so allow more than the distance suggests.

Timing

Best time to visit Gundlupet

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Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset6:32 pm
Golden hour best light5:32 pm–6:32 pm
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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.

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Nearby bases

Where to go from Gundlupet

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Town / base

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.

Chamarajeshwara Temple
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Bharachukki Falls, KollegalFeatured: Bharachukki Falls
Town / base

Kollegal

The Kollegal taluk on the Kaveri — the wide Bharachukki cascade of the Shivanasamudra falls, at its best in the monsoon.

Bharachukki Falls
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Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills, BR HillsFeatured: Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills
Town / base

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.

Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills
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Male Mahadeshwara Hills, MM HillsFeatured: Male Mahadeshwara Hills
Town / base

MM Hills

The seven Male Mahadeshwara hills in Hanur taluk — the great Madappa Shaiva pilgrimage temple reached by a forest ghat road.

Male Mahadeshwara Hills
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In the district

Where Gundlupet sits in Chamarajanagar district

Nearest airportMysuru (MYQ), ~60 km; Bengaluru (BLR), ~180 km
Rail gatewayChamarajanagar (CMNR), the line terminus, with trains from Mysuru and Bengaluru
Bus / road accessNH-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.
District HQChamarajanagar
LandscapeForested southern Karnataka where the Western Ghats meet the Tamil Nadu and Kerala borders, ~700 m

Chamarajanagar district is known 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.

Bandipur National ParkBiligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR HillsBharachukki Falls
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Bandipur National Park, Gundlupet
PlaceBandipur National Park

A famous tiger reserve and former Mysore royal hunting ground on the Mysuru–Ooty highway, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere; jeep and bus safaris in the teak-and-scrub forest offer chances of tigers, leopards, elephants, gaur and dhole.

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Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, Gundlupet
PlaceHimavad Gopalaswamy Betta

The highest peak of the Bandipur range, about 1,450 m, topped by the Venugopalaswamy temple and often wrapped in mist (himavad = "misty"); reached by a park bus from the checkpost, with sweeping views over the forest.

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Bandipur National Park

Book the official morning or late-afternoon forest safari; the highway through the park is closed 9 pm–6 am, so plan drives around it.

GundlupetwildlifeChamarajanagar
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, Gundlupet#2
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Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta

Access is by forest bus from the checkpost on set timings — go early for the mist and views, and carry a warm layer.

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What are the best places to visit in Gundlupet?

Top places to visit in Gundlupet include Bandipur National Park, Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.

How do I reach Gundlupet?

The nearest airport to Gundlupet 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 Gundlupet?

October to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Gundlupet 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.

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