What to expect
Highlights
- The ruined hilltop fortifications.
- The Kabbalamma temple.
- The sunrise and sunset views.
Kabbaladurga
Kabbaladurga is a granite hill fort near Kanakapura, climbed for its ruined fortifications and the Kabbalamma temple.
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Kabbaladurga
Place
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Typetrek
Nearest baseKanakapura
DistrictRamanagara
Best timeOctober to February
Time neededHalf a day with the trek
EntryFree
Places to visit6→Listed businesses1→It is a popular day-and-night trek from Bengaluru with sweeping views from the top.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Kanakapura, about 80 km from Bengaluru; by road to the base village, then a climb.
- An unguarded steep hill fort — wear good shoes, carry water and a torch for a night trek, and avoid the smooth rock in rain.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru50 km
- Mysuru90 km
- Mandya55 km
- Kanakapura30 km
- Magadi40 km
Road km to Ramanagara; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; early morning or for the sunset.
Weather in KabbaladurgaSeasonal guide
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Today at Kabbaladurga
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:00 pm
Golden hour best light5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:00 pm–6:25 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 64%
Retreating monsoon. October and November still see spells of rain from the retreating monsoon, though it is usually lighter than mid-year. Conditions are generally good but worth checking.
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 steep rock trek — go in a group, especially for the popular night climb.
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Top experiences around Kanakapura
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viewpointSangama
33.6 km · 33 min drive
The confluence where the Arkavathi meets the Cauvery in Kanakapura taluk, reached across the water by coracle — the scenic gateway to Mekedatu a short way downstream and a popular riverside outing.
viewpointMekedatu
38.2 km · 54 min drive
A deep, narrow gorge where the Cauvery squeezes between rocks so tightly that a goat could leap across — hence Mekedatu, "goat’s leap" — a dramatic river-gorge viewpoint below the Sangama confluence in Kanakapura taluk.
waterfallChunchi Falls
27.9 km · 31 min drive
A waterfall where the Arkavathi drops through a rocky gorge near Sangama in Kanakapura taluk, set in scrub-forest country — a scenic stop usually paired with Mekedatu.
templeRevana Siddeshwara Betta
34.1 km · 37 min drive
A hill-top cave shrine of Revana Siddeshwara (SRS Betta) between Channapatna and Kanakapura, a Veerashaiva pilgrimage climbed by steps for its cave temple and wide plateau views.
viewpointBilikal Rangaswamy Betta
34.8 km · 42 min drive
The highest peak of the district in the forests of Kanakapura taluk, crowned by a Ranganatha (Rangaswamy) shrine set in a rock cleft — a forest hill of white-granite outcrops (bili kallu) with panoramic views.
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Kabbaladurga — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours; night treks common
Best timeOctober to February; early morning or sunset
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kabbaladurga
Near Kanakapura, ~80 km from Bengaluru; by road to the base village, then a climb
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- 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 Kabbaladurga
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Kabbaladurga
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Kabbaladurga
heritageChannapatna
The "Toy Town" of Karnataka (Gombegala Ooru) on the Bengaluru–Mysuru highway, famous for its GI-tagged lac-turned wooden toys and lacquerware — a two-century-old craft, with workshops and showrooms where artisans lathe and colour the toys.
20.0 km · ~33 min by cab · straight lineA
Aprameya Swamy Temple, Doddamallur
Place
templeAprameya Swamy Temple, Doddamallur
A revered Chola-era Vishnu temple at Doddamallur near Channapatna, dedicated to Aprameya, best known for its Ambegalu Krishna — the crawling-baby Krishna idol linked to the devotional songs of Purandara Dasa.
20.7 km · ~35 min by cab · straight line
museumJanapada Loka
A sprawling folk-culture museum and heritage park on the Bengaluru–Mysuru road, run by the Karnataka Janapada Parishat — galleries of rural masks, puppets, tools and instruments, a leather shadow-puppet collection and an open-air theatre celebrating Karnataka’s folk traditions.
25.9 km · ~43 min by cab · straight line
damKanva Reservoir
A reservoir on the Kanva river near Channapatna, built in the 1940s — a calm waterbody ringed by low hills, a quiet picnic and coracle spot just off the highway.
27.2 km · ~45 min by cab · straight linewaterfallChunchi Falls
A waterfall where the Arkavathi drops through a rocky gorge near Sangama in Kanakapura taluk, set in scrub-forest country — a scenic stop usually paired with Mekedatu.
27.9 km · 31 min drive
wildlifeRamadevara Betta
A hill of tumbled granite boulders near Ramanagara town, made famous as the film location of Sholay and protected as the Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary — Karnataka’s only vulture sanctuary — with a hilltop Pattabhirama (Rama) temple reached by a stepped climb.
28.4 km · ~47 min by cab · straight line
activityPyramid Valley International
A large meditation centre at Kebbedoddi near Harohalli, south of Bengaluru, built around the Maitreya-Buddha Pyramid — one of the world’s largest meditation pyramids — where visitors sit for anapana meditation beneath the apex.
31.0 km · ~52 min by cab · straight lineviewpointSangama
The confluence where the Arkavathi meets the Cauvery in Kanakapura taluk, reached across the water by coracle — the scenic gateway to Mekedatu a short way downstream and a popular riverside outing.
33.6 km · 33 min drivetempleRevana Siddeshwara Betta
A hill-top cave shrine of Revana Siddeshwara (SRS Betta) between Channapatna and Kanakapura, a Veerashaiva pilgrimage climbed by steps for its cave temple and wide plateau views.
34.1 km · 37 min driveviewpointBilikal Rangaswamy Betta
The highest peak of the district in the forests of Kanakapura taluk, crowned by a Ranganatha (Rangaswamy) shrine set in a rock cleft — a forest hill of white-granite outcrops (bili kallu) with panoramic views.
34.8 km · 42 min driveviewpointMekedatu
A deep, narrow gorge where the Cauvery squeezes between rocks so tightly that a goat could leap across — hence Mekedatu, "goat’s leap" — a dramatic river-gorge viewpoint below the Sangama confluence in Kanakapura taluk.
38.2 km · 54 min drive
damManchanabele Dam
A reservoir on the Arkavathi river below Savandurga in Magadi taluk, ringed by rocky hills — a scenic, uncrowded waterbody popular for kayaking and coracle rides with the monolith as a backdrop.
42.2 km · ~70 min by cab · straight lineWalking and driving times are real routed distances, except the few marked “straight line”, which are direct-line estimates and will read short.Routing: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Where Kabbaladurga is
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Kabbaladurga — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kabbaladurga?
October to February; early morning or for the sunset.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kabbaladurga?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours; night treks common.
How do I reach Kabbaladurga?
Near Kanakapura, about 80 km from Bengaluru; by road to the base village, then a climb. An unguarded steep hill fort — wear good shoes, carry water and a torch for a night trek, and avoid the smooth rock in rain.
How much time do I need for Kabbaladurga?
Half a day with the trek.
What else is near Kabbaladurga?
Nearby you can pair Channapatna (20.0 km), Aprameya Swamy Temple, Doddamallur (20.7 km), Janapada Loka (25.9 km), Kanva Reservoir (27.2 km).
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