BILIGIRIRANGANA BETTA (B.R.HILLS)
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.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
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.
Shopping:
One can pick up pure honey from here. There are also several
basket-making units here.
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