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Major city · India

Shravanabelagolaಶ್ರವಣಬೆಳಗೋಲ

Spend one full day exploring the two hills and main temples; add a half‑day if you want a doli ride or market visit.

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Shravanabelagola is a compact Jain pilgrimage town in Karnataka. The two hills – Vindhyagiri with the 57 m monolithic Gommateshwara statue and Chandragiri with historic caves – can be walked in a single day, but a relaxed pace or extra activities (doli ride, Tuesday market) merit a second half‑day.

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Best months
Oct–Feb
avoid Mar–May (hot)
Airport
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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.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeTea/coffee₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedJain Mutt dormitory, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
  • Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
  • High-end bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)

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.

Gommateshwara (Bahubali) monolithVindhyagiri and Chandragiri hillsJain temples and basadis
Airports
BLR Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore (157 km (98 mi), regular flights nationwide)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Mar–May. Month by month →

Warmest May (37°C (99°F)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Shravanabelagola: next 7 days

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Jan

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

2 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

21°C (70°F)

4 rd

Apr

35°C (95°F)

23°C (73°F)

5 rd

May

37°C (99°F)

25°C (77°F)

7 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

4 rd

Nov

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Dec

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

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Arrive & move

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Getting around

Town is walkable. Autorickshaws for short hops; doli (palanquin) rides on Vindhyagiri for ₹150 one‑way (check). Buses from Channarayapatna every 30 min from 5:30 am.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Belurgo

Door to door: ≈2 h round

KSRTC bus 1–1.5 h

Hoysala temples, good for a half‑day.

Halebidu

caution

Door to door: ≈4 h round

KSRTC bus 2 h

Longer travel; consider overnight if you want both sites.

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.

Jain Mutt guesthouse

Basic dormitory, walk to temples

Budget hotels near the pond

2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) from hill bases, cheap rooms

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
High
₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Budget hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹1,500₹1,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,200₹2,400
Doli round‑trip (Vindhyagiri)2 × ₹150 · check₹300
KSRTC bus Channarayapatna → Shravanabelagola2 × ₹70 · check₹140
eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹1,200 · check₹2,400
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹674
Trip total≈ ₹3,707 per person per day, bed included₹7,414≈ US$85

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.

Prices of common things

Auto‑rickshaw (1 km)₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
Tea/coffee₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
Meal at Jain Mutt (veg)₹50–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
Meal at local eatery₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2)
Doli ride (one‑way)check₹150 (≈ US$2)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Shravanabelagola is low‑risk; watch steps, stay hydrated, and keep valuables secure on crowded buses.
  • Climb the 660 steps barefoot; bring water and socks in summer.
  • Doli seats limited; book early at the Tourist Reception office.
  • Check train schedules to Hassan; last trains may be early evening.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Medical
108
All services
112

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Emergency

  • Police100
  • Medical108
  • All services112

Embassy

US Consulate in Bangalore (check address).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bangalore → Shravanabelagola (train to Hassan + bus): ≈₹400–₹600 total, 2½ h (check)
  • Auto‑rickshaw 1 km: ₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
  • Doli round‑trip Vindhyagiri: ₹150 (≈ US$2) one‑way (check)

Say or show

  • ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
  • ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
  • ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much? (eṣṭu?)
  • ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿ? — Where is the bus stop? (bas nildāna elli?)
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 Shravanabelagola. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Feb · avoid Mar–May (hot) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Hassan for train connections.
  2. Combine with a visit to Mysore (2 h by bus).

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