Biligirirangana Betta - India HillTop Trips - Splendid hills and Majestic retreats

At a height of 5,091 ft above sea level, this hill stretches from north to south for about 16 km. Surrounded by deciduous trees, the forests are teeming with wildlife. So if you're looking for a 'cool' time with a little bit of 'wild' excitement thrown in, welcome to B.R. Hills.

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The Hill Resort

The Biligirirangana range of hills is picturesquely situated between the Cauvery and the Tungabhadra rivers. Wake up to the chirping of birds and the humming of bees. Breathe in fresh, clean air. Take a stroll through the sylvan surroundings. And let the cool breeze blow your cares away.

Wake up to the chirping of birds and the humming of bees. Breathe in fresh, clean air. Take a stroll through the sylvan surroundings. As the day slips quietly into night, watch the stars come out, one by one. The moon casts a silver light. It enjoys cool and salubrious climate around the year The Language Spoken here are Kannada, Hindi and English. The Ratha Festival at Biligirirangana Betta is held during 'Vaishakha' in the month of April. Once in 2 years the local tribes make an offering of a large pair of slippers measuring one foot and nine inches, made out of skin, to the deity.

Shopping

One can pick up pure honey from here. There are also several basket-making units here.

Rath Festival The Ratha Festival at Biligirirangana Betta is held during 'Vaishakha' in the month of April. Once in two years, the local tribes make an offering of a large pair of slippers measuring one foot and nine inches, made out of skin, to the deity.

Elevation

Biligirirangana Betta(B.R.Hills) - 5,091 ft

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Location Details

The Biligirirangana Hills at Karnataka, also termed the BR Hills, are situated at a distance of 120 and 247 kilometers from Mysore and Bangalore respectively. This popular hill station is located at a pleasant position in between the Cauvery and the Tungabhadra rivers. September to May is the best time to visit this place.

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How to Reach There and Distances

Air

The nearest airport is at Bangalore.

Rail

Bangalore is the nearest Railhead.

Road

There are regular buses from Bangalore, Chamarajanagar and Yelandur to Biligirirangana Betta.

Accomodation

Deluxe Tent Camp,Rest House.Contact-Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd., II Floor, Shrungar Shopping Centre : M.G. Road, Bangalore- 560 001, Tel. 91-80-5597025 Fax:91-80-5586163.

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Best Season to Visit/Weather

Best time to visit this place would be from November to March.

Tourist places near Biligirirangana Betta

Biligirirangaswami Temple

Situated on top of the highest peak, this ancient temple gives Biligirirangana Betta its name. The deity in the temple is Venkatesha, popular as ranganatha. There is also the Biligirirangaswami Temple Sanctuary spread across 450 sq kms. This sanctuary is home to gaur, chital, sambar, elephants, tigers, panthers and bears.

Kanchikote

These are the ruins of an old fort stated to have bean built by the Gangaraja of Shivanasamudra.

Himvad Gopalaswamy Hills

Is in Mysore District and is situated in the verdant Western Ghats. The hills are a trekker's delight and a popular holiday resort too. Situated atop the Hill is the Gopalaswamy Temple.

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