Garden & ParkLalbagh Botanical Garden
Bengaluru · Karnataka
Bengaluru's magnificent 240-acre botanical garden — a 200-year-old green lung with a glass house, a lake and ancient trees.
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Chamundi Hill
Mysuru · Karnataka
A sacred hilltop temple above Mysuru with panoramic views, a giant monolithic Nandi bull and 1,000 pilgrim steps.
Timings
Temple approx 7:30 AM – 9 PM (with breaks)
Entry
Free (special darshan tickets available)
Best time
Early morning for views and fewer crowds
Time needed
1.5–2 hours
Rising above Mysuru, Chamundi Hill is crowned by the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, dedicated to the goddess after whom the hill is named and revered as the patron deity of the Mysore royal family. The climb — or drive — up is rewarded with sweeping views over the city and palace below.
The devout ascend the roughly 1,000 stone steps, passing the huge monolithic Nandi (the sacred bull) carved from a single rock partway up. The colourful temple gopuram and the hilltop panorama make it a rewarding half-day trip.
Don't miss
- ›The views over Mysuru from the summit.
- ›The giant monolithic Nandi bull on the steps.
- ›The ornate Chamundeshwari Temple gopuram.
Good to know
You can drive up or climb the steps (barefoot for the devout). Mornings are cooler and clearer. Queues at the temple can be long on weekends and festival days.
Plan your visit
Timings
Temple approx 7:30 AM – 9 PM (with breaks)
Entry fee
Free (special darshan tickets available)
Best time to visit
Early morning for views and fewer crowds
Time needed
1.5–2 hours
How to reach
~13 km from Mysuru; drive up or climb 1,000 steps
Travel help: Rajasthan Tourism 1364 · India Tourist Helpline 1363(toll-free). Timings & fees are indicative — please verify locally before visiting.
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