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H.D. Kote
Spend a half‑day exploring H.D. Kote’s temples and villages; stay in Mysore (≈50 km (31 mi) away) for night‑time comfort.Spend a half‑day exploring H.D. Kote’s temples and villages; stay in Mysore (≈31 mi (50 km) away) for night‑time comfort.
H.D. Kote is a small hill town in Mysuru district, Karnataka. With a handful of temples, tribal villages and trekking routes, the sights fit comfortably into a half‑day. No rail service and limited lodging mean base yourself in Mysore, 50 km away, for overnight stays.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (check)
- Airport
- MYQ
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for H.D. Kote112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about H.D. Kote, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyH.D.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / general emergency · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMYQ Mysore Airport (Limited flights; most visitors fly into Bengaluru (BLR) and drive 3–4 h).
- Getting aroundAutorickshaws are the main local transport; taxis are scarce.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed in Mysore, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bed3‑star hotel double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bed3‑star hotel double room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MYQ Mysore Airport (Limited flights; most visitors fly into Bengaluru (BLR) and drive 3–4 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Mar (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
H.D. Kote: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Autorickshaws are the main local transport; taxis are scarce. Buses run between H.D. Kote and Mysore (≈50 km, 1 h).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mysore
overnightDoor to door: ≈1 h
KSRTC bus from H.D. Kote, about 1 h, or hire a car with driver
Mysore offers museums, palaces and many accommodation options.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mysore city centre
Good accommodation is available in Mysore; about 1 h by bus from H.D. Kote.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–₹2,200 (≈ US$18–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed in Mysore2 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| KSRTC bus H.D. Kote ↔ Mysore (round trip)2 × ₹150 · check | ₹300 |
| Autorickshaw rides (average 5 km)2 × ₹80 · check | ₹160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹506 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,783 per person per day, bed included | ₹5,566≈ US$65 |
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2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Masala dosa | ₹70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Chicken biryani | ₹140 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus ticket H.D. Kote → Mysore | ₹150 (≈ US$2) |
| Autorickshaw (5 km) | ₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No railway station in H.D. Kote; plan bus or private car.
- Limited taxi availability; rely on autorickshaws.
- Small lodges exist but basic; most visitors stay in Mysore.
Emergency numbers
- Police / General emergency
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / General emergency112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus H.D. Kote → Mysore: about ₹150 (≈ US$2), 1 h (check)
- Autorickshaw 5 km: about ₹80 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bas stop kahaan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for H.D. Kote. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Base in Mysore for night‑time comfort; use daily bus to H.D. Kote.
- Explore tribal villages and temples on foot; bring water and sun protection.
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