What to expect
Highlights
- The Nandi Teertha spring-fed tank.
- The rock cave-shrine of Shiva.
- The adjoining mini-zoo and deer park.
Adumalleshwara
A Shiva cave-shrine set among boulders about 5 km south-west of the fort, famous for the Nandi Teertha — a perpetual spring of water that flows from the mouth of a stone Nandi into a tank — with an adjoining mini-zoo and deer park in the forest. This temple guide is organized from Chitradurga in Chitradurga 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 pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Adumalleshwara.
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Adumalleshwara
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Practical guide
Plan Adumalleshwara
Typetemple
Nearest baseChitradurga
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryFree temple; small zoo ticket
Nearest town/baseChitradurga
DistrictChitradurga
Place typetemple
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
A Shiva cave-shrine set among boulders about 5 km south-west of the fort, famous for the Nandi Teertha — a perpetual spring of water that flows from the mouth of a stone Nandi into a tank — with an adjoining mini-zoo and deer park in the forest. This temple guide is organized from Chitradurga in Chitradurga 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 pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Adumalleshwara.
Adumalleshwara is a Shiva cave-shrine set among boulders about 5 km south-west of Chitradurga fort.
It is famous for the Nandi Teertha — a perpetual spring that flows from the mouth of a stone Nandi into a tank — with an adjoining mini-zoo and deer park in the forest.
Visiting
Adumalleshwara — at a glance
TimingsDaytime; zoo has set hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning
Entry: Free temple; small zoo ticket
Getting there: About 5 km south-west of Chitradurga; by auto or taxi
A cave-shrine with a mini-zoo — remove footwear at the shrine and do not feed or disturb the animals.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 5 km south-west of Chitradurga; by auto or taxi.
- A temple-and-park spot — remove footwear at the shrine and do not feed or disturb the animals.
Distance by road
- Davanagere65 km
- Tumakuru130 km
- Ballari110 km
- Hospet120 km
- Bengaluru200 km
Road km to Chitradurga; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; morning.
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Visitor notes
- A living shrine with a small zoo — keep a respectful distance from the animals.
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Adumalleshwara — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Adumalleshwara?
October to February; morning.
What are the entry fee and timings at Adumalleshwara?
Entry: Free temple; small zoo ticket. Timings: Daytime; zoo has set hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Adumalleshwara?
About 5 km south-west of Chitradurga; by auto or taxi. A temple-and-park spot — remove footwear at the shrine and do not feed or disturb the animals.
How much time do I need for Adumalleshwara?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Adumalleshwara?
Nearby you can pair Chandravalli (1.9 km), Chitradurga Fort (2.5 km), Onake Obavva Kindi (2.5 km), Jogimatti (3.5 km).
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