What to expect
Highlights
- The freedom-struggle martyrs’ memorial.
- The ancient sacred peepal tree.
- The riverside Ashwathanarayana temple.
Vidurashwatha
The "Jallianwala Bagh of Karnataka" near Gauribidanur — the site of a 1938 Satyagraha firing, with a martyrs’ memorial cenotaph, an ancient Ashwattha (peepal) tree and the Ashwathanarayana temple on the North Pinakini bank. This heritage guide is organized from Gauribidanur in Chikkaballapur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Vidurashwatha.
Practical guide
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseGauribidanur
DistrictChikkaballapur
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Vidurashwatha near Gauribidanur is the "Jallianwala Bagh of Karnataka" — the site of a 1938 Satyagraha firing.
It has a martyrs’ memorial cenotaph, an ancient Ashwattha (peepal) tree and the Ashwathanarayana temple on the North Pinakini bank.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 6 km from Gauribidanur; by road.
- A memorial and living temple — be respectful at the memorial, remove footwear at the shrine and do not litter.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru60 km
- Kolar55 km
- Chintamani40 km
- Tumakuru90 km
- Hindupur (AP)75 km
Road km to Chikkaballapur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; the April car festival is the busiest.
Weather in VidurashwathaSeasonal guide
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Today at Vidurashwatha
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 49%
Sunset is in about 3 hours.
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 solemn memorial site — treat it and the old tree with respect.
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Vidurashwatha — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours; temple hours
Best timeOctober to February; the April car festival is busiest
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Vidurashwatha
About 6 km from Gauribidanur; by road
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Vidurashwatha is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- 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 Vidurashwatha
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Vidurashwatha
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Good to know
Vidurashwatha — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Vidurashwatha?
October to February; the April car festival is the busiest.
What are the entry fee and timings at Vidurashwatha?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours; temple hours.
How do I reach Vidurashwatha?
About 6 km from Gauribidanur; by road. A memorial and living temple — be respectful at the memorial, remove footwear at the shrine and do not litter.
How much time do I need for Vidurashwatha?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Vidurashwatha?
Nearby you can pair Avalabetta (21.5 km), Gudibande Fort (22.0 km), Rangasthala Ranganatha Temple (32.4 km), Skandagiri (34.5 km).
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Karnataka-wide guides & itineraries
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Image credits
Photographs: Ananya Markande, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.