What to expect
Highlights
- The overhanging "hanging rock" ledge.
- The hilltop Narasimha temple.
- The Lakshminarayana cave shrine.
Avalabetta
A hill viewpoint famous for its overhanging "hanging rock" ledge above a sheer drop, with a Narasimha Swamy hilltop temple and a Lakshminarayana cave shrine, overlooking the Nandi range. This viewpoint guide is organized from Gudibande 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 verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Avalabetta.
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Typeviewpoint
Nearest baseGudibande
DistrictChikkaballapur
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Avalabetta is a hill viewpoint famous for its overhanging "hanging rock" ledge above a sheer drop.
It has a Narasimha Swamy hilltop temple and a Lakshminarayana cave shrine, overlooking the Nandi range.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 34 km from Chikkaballapur; by road to the top, then short walks to the viewpoint and shrines.
- A cliff viewpoint — keep well back from the hanging-rock edge, especially in wind or with children.
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; morning or late afternoon.
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Today at Avalabetta
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 47%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Karnataka. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
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 dangerous unfenced cliff ledge — do not go to the very edge for photos.
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Avalabetta — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning or late afternoon
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Avalabetta
About 34 km from Chikkaballapur; by road to the top, then short walks
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Avalabetta 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 Avalabetta
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 Avalabetta
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Avalabetta — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Avalabetta?
October to February; morning or late afternoon.
What are the entry fee and timings at Avalabetta?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Avalabetta?
About 34 km from Chikkaballapur; by road to the top, then short walks to the viewpoint and shrines. A cliff viewpoint — keep well back from the hanging-rock edge, especially in wind or with children.
How much time do I need for Avalabetta?
1 to 2 hours.
What else is near Avalabetta?
Nearby you can pair Gudibande Fort (11.1 km), Rangasthala Ranganatha Temple (13.8 km), Kandavara Lake (17.6 km), Skandagiri (17.8 km).
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Photographs: Aranyaparva, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.