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Major city · India

Chitradurga

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Chitradurga; see the fort and nearby natural spots, then head back to Bangalore or continue north.

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Chitradurga is a small town in southeastern Karnataka, known for its massive hill‑top fort and surrounding boulder‑strewn landscape. It lies about 200 km northwest of Bangalore, reachable by road in 3–4 hours. The fort and nearby sites (Jogimatti, Chandavalli Lake, Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam) can be explored in a day, making it a good stopover rather than a base.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (very hot)
Airports
HBX · BLR
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Chitradurga: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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 Chitradurga100 ▾
  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • All services (India)112

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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 Chitradurga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Chitradurga FortJogimatti hill and waterfallChandavalli Lake GardenVani Vilasa Sagara Dam
Airports
HBX Hubli Airport (about 150 km (93 mi) north, 3 h by road) · BLR Bengaluru International Airport (about 200 km (124 mi) southeast, 4 h by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    35°C (95°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Warmest May (40°C (104°F)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Chitradurga: next 7 days

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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)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

18°C (64°F)

2 rd

Mar

35°C (95°F)

21°C (70°F)

3 rd

Apr

38°C (100°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

May

40°C (104°F)

26°C (79°F)

7 rd

Jun

38°C (100°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Jul

35°C (95°F)

23°C (73°F)

9 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

22°C (72°F)

9 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

6 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

20°C (68°F)

4 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

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

Buses from the main bus station to the fort; auto‑rickshaws to nearby sites; hiring a car is easiest for Jogimatti and Chandavalli.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Jogimatti hill

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

Auto‑rickshaw or car, ~10 km (6.2 mi) south

Waterfall, cave shrine and garden; good for a short hike.

Chandavalli Lake Garden

go

Door to door: ≈35 min total

Auto‑rickshaw, ~13 km (8.1 mi) from bus station

Lake, garden and local snacks; easy walk.

Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total (stop on the way)

Car or bus en‑route from Bangalore to Chitradurga

Early‑20th‑century dam with walking paths and a small temple.

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.

Sri Shanthi Comforts

Basic rooms, ₹800 per night, near Santhe Maidan.

Hotel Ravi Mayur International

AC and non‑AC rooms near NH4, rural police station.

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

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for day trips; watch for traffic, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated areas after dark.
  • KSRTC bus schedules can change; verify times before travel.
  • Fort entry may have limited hours in summer; confirm locally.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire and ambulance
101
All services (India)
112
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 Chitradurga. 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–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (very hot) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to India

Sources

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