Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
ಹಿಮವದ್ ಗೋಪಾಲಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಬೆಟ್ಟ
A hilltop temple about 1,450 metres up inside Bandipur reserve, often wrapped in mist, with views over the forest.
The hill lies inside Bandipur National Park at an elevation of about 1,450 metres, the highest point in the reserve. The Gopalaswamy Temple at the summit dates back to the Hoysala dynasty of the 14th century and is dedicated to Krishna. Its name comes from himavad, meaning 'mist', as clouds often surround the hilltop. Private cars are not allowed up the hill, so visitors take a forest department bus from the foot of the hill, a one-way trip of about 20 minutes. Open roughly 08:30–16:00, and everyone must be back down before dusk. Wild elephants may be encountered along the way.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–16:00 (by official shuttle bus)
Nearby sights
- Bandipur National Park
- Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud
- Chamundi Hill & Chamundeshwari Temple
- Nandi Statue, Chamundi Hill
- KSIC Mysore Silk Factory
- Kukkarahalli Lake
- Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysore Zoo)