What to expect
Highlights
- The misty hilltop and Venugopalaswamy temple.
- The sweeping views over Bandipur’s forests.
- The park-bus ride up from the checkpost.
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta is the highest peak of the Bandipur range, about 1,450 m, topped by the Venugopalaswamy temple and often wrapped in mist — himavad means "misty".
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Plan Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Typeviewpoint
Nearest baseGundlupet
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed2 to 3 hours including the bus ride
EntryForest-bus fee (private vehicles stopped at the checkpost)
Nearest town/baseGundlupet
DistrictChamarajanagar
Place typeviewpoint
Time needed2 to 3 hours including the bus ride.
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta is the highest peak of the Bandipur range, about 1,450 m, topped by the Venugopalaswamy temple and often wrapped in mist — himavad means "misty".
From the hilltop the forest rolls away in every direction, and on clear mornings the views are superb.
Visiting
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta — at a glance
TimingsSet forest-bus timings; check first
Best timeOctober to February; early morning for the mist
Entry: Forest-bus fee (private vehicles stopped at the checkpost)
Getting there: Bandipur reserve near Gundlupet; forest bus from the checkpost
Access is by the forest bus only on set timings — go early for the mist and views; it is a temple, so dress accordingly.
Getting there
How to visit
- In the Bandipur reserve near Gundlupet; private vehicles are stopped at a checkpost and a forest-department bus takes visitors up.
- Go early for the mist and the views; carry a warm layer as the top is cool.
Distance by road
- Mysuru60 km
- Bengaluru180 km
- Ooty130 km
- Mandya90 km
- Kozhikode200 km
Road km to Chamarajanagar; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; early morning for the mist and clear views.
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Visitor notes
- Access is by the forest bus only, on set timings — check them first; it is a temple, so dress and behave accordingly.
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When is the best time to visit Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta?
October to February; early morning for the mist and clear views.
What are the entry fee and timings at Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta?
Entry: Forest-bus fee (private vehicles stopped at the checkpost). Timings: Set forest-bus timings; check first. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta?
In the Bandipur reserve near Gundlupet; private vehicles are stopped at a checkpost and a forest-department bus takes visitors up. Go early for the mist and the views; carry a warm layer as the top is cool.
How much time do I need for Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta?
2 to 3 hours including the bus ride.
What else is near Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta?
Nearby you can pair Bandipur National Park (7.8 km), Chamarajeshwara Temple (45.1 km), Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills (68.0 km).
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