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Location
: 120 kms from Mysore, Karnataka
Altitude : 5,091 ft. Above Sea Level
Best Season : September To May
Languages Spoken : Kannada, Hindi, English
120 kms from
Mysore and 247 kms from Bangalore , the Biligirirangana range of hills
is picturesquely situated between the Cauvery and the Tungabhadra
rivers.
At a height of
5,091 ft above sea level, this hill stretches from north to south for
about 16 kms. 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.
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.
As the day slips
quietly into night, watch the stars come out, one by one. The moon casts
a silver light. And somewhere in the distance you hear a tiger roar. One
can feel the proximity with the nature.
PRIME
ATTRACTIONS
Biligirirangaswamy 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.
Biligirirangaswamy
Sanctuaryy: Spread across 540 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 been built by the
Gangaraja of Shivanasamudra.
Himvad
Gopalaswamy Hills: The Himvad Gopalaswamy Hills in Mysore District
is situated in the verdant Western Chats. The hills are a trekker's
delight and a popular holiday resort too. Situated atop the Hill is the
Gopalaswamy Temple
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.
HOW TO GET
THERE
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.
WHERE TO STAY
Deluxe Tent Camp
Rest House: For reservations, Contact: Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd.,
II Floor, Shrungar Shopping Centre, M.G. Road, Bangalore-560 001.
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