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Krishnagiri
Skip Krishnagiri as a base: it's a transit town on the Bangalore–Chennai highway with no railway station and limited sights. Half a day is enough to see the fort and move on.
Krishnagiri is a market town in northern Tamil Nadu, 90 km from Bangalore airport. It has a hill fort, a few temples and a bus station, but no railway connection and few tourist facilities. Most travellers pass through on the way to Hosur, Dharmapuri or the hill stations of the Eastern Ghats.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat)
- Airport
- BLR
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Krishnagiri100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Krishnagiri, 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
- SafetyKrishnagiri is generally safe, but take standard precautions against pickpocketing in bus stands and markets.
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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 numbers100 police · 101 fire · 108 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.
- AirportBLR Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) (About 90 km (56 mi) away; taxi or bus to Krishnagiri takes 1.5–2 h).BLR Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) (About 56 mi (90 km) away; taxi or bus to Krishnagiri takes 1.5–2 h).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and taxis are the main options within town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Rayakottai (one way)₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Budget bedMid-range hotel (double room), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedBudget lodge (single room), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget lodge (single room), a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
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
- BLR Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) (About 90 km (56 mi) away; taxi or bus to Krishnagiri takes 1.5–2 h)BLR Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) (About 56 mi (90 km) away; taxi or bus to Krishnagiri takes 1.5–2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
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
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Oct (7 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Krishnagiri: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 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
Auto-rickshaws and taxis are the main options within town. Buses connect Krishnagiri to nearby towns. Walking is possible in the compact centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rayakottai Fort
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Krishnagiri bus stand, about 1 h
Hill fort with British-era relics; very quiet.
Adiyamankottai (Chennarayaperumal Temple)
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Krishnagiri, about 1 h
Temple with a large gopuram; half-day trip.
Hosur
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Krishnagiri, about 1 h
Industrial town with some parks and a lake.
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.
Londenpet (bus station area)
Budget lodges near the bus stand; basic, noisy.
Krishnagiri town centre
A few mid-range hotels; quieter than the bus area.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget lodge (single room)1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Taxi from Bangalore airport to Krishnagiri1 × ₹2,500 · check | ₹2,500 |
| Bus from Krishnagiri to Rayakottai (one way)1 × ₹50 · check | ₹50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹490 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,340 per person per day, bed included | ₹5,340≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a dhaba | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto-rickshaw (within town) | ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus to Rayakottai (one way) | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No railway station: all long-distance travel is by bus or taxi.
- Heat in summer (Apr–Jun) can be intense; carry water.
- The fort is a short climb; wear sturdy shoes.
- Buses to Rayakottai and Adiyamankottai are infrequent; check the return schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 108
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இந்த முகவரிக்கு, தயவு செய்துTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance108
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangalore airport → Krishnagiri (taxi): about ₹2,500–3,500 (≈ US$30–40), 1.5–2 h (check)
- Krishnagiri → Rayakottai (bus): about ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- எவ்வளவு? — How much? (evvalavu)
- பஸ் நிலையம் எங்கே? — Where is the bus stand? (bus nilaiyam enge)
- நன்றி — Thank you (nandri)
Tamil is the main language; English is understood at hotels and bus stands.
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 Krishnagiri. 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: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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