Mandaragiri Betta or Mandargiri Hills is a small hillock in the Tumkur district of Karnataka. This place is gradually gaining popularity due to its uniquely shaped Jain temple. Apart from the Jain temple, Mandaragiri also has a smaller version of the Bahubali statue and offers gorgeous views of the sunset from the hill top.
How to get there
Travel from Bangalore to Tumkur on the highway. Near Hirehalli Industrial Area (after 10 km from Dabaspet and 7 km before Kyatsandra) on the highway you will find an arch right opposite to the entrance to Industrial Area. Take that route and cross the railway gate and you will reach this place.
The temple at Manadargiri foothills is a Gurumandir which has a “pinchi” (peacock feather) look. The 81ft Gurumandir is first of its kind in Jain history.
The Mandaragiri hill is a small hillock with 435 steps. There is also a Jain Temple on top. The view from the top of the hill is absolutely picturesque. It would hardly take 10 – 15 mins to climb up the hill.
A lake named Mydala Kere here enhances the beauty of this unexplored place. It’s just right behind the hills.
Things to keep in mind
The temple at the base of the hill stays open from 6:30am – 10am and then 3:30 pm – 6 pm from Monday to Friday. On weekends it stays open from 6:30 am to 6pm. So plan your visit accordingly.
No shops or restaurants near the hill. But you can find many restaurants on the highway just 20 minute drive from the temple.
There's free parking space available once you get here.
Best time to visit
It is recommend visiting in the late afternoon and sticking around to enjoy the stunning sunset from the hill top.
So if you are in Bangalore and thinking about a day trip, go ahead and give Mandaragiri a try. I am sure you would love the place just as I did. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments.
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