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Chamarajnagarಚಾಮರಾಜನಗರ
Half a day is enough for Chamarajnagar: see the temples and banana plantations, then move on to Mysore or Biligiriranga Hills.
Chamarajnagar is a small city in southern Karnataka, 195 km from Bangalore and 60 km from Mysore. It is the gateway to Biligiriranga Hills and Bandipur National Park. The town itself has a few temples and banana plantations, but most travellers use it as a transit stop rather than a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- MYQ
- Nights
- 0
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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 ▾
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- 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 Chamarajnagar100 ▾
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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 Chamarajnagar, 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
- SafetyChamarajnagar is generally safe for tourists.
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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.
- AirportMYQ Mysore Airport (About 60 km (37 mi); limited flights.MYQ Mysore Airport (About 37 mi (60 km); limited flights.
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws are the main local transport; agree on the fare before you ride.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Mysore to Chamarajnagar₹60 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Budget bedDorm bed in a budget lodge, a night, per person₹400 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
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 (About 60 km (37 mi); limited flights. Most visitors fly into Bangalore (BLR) and drive or take a bus.)MYQ Mysore Airport (About 37 mi (60 km); limited flights. Most visitors fly into Bangalore (BLR) and drive or take a bus.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chamarajnagar: 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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 are the main local transport; agree on the fare before you ride. The town is compact enough to walk between the bus station, railway station and the temples.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Biligiriranga Hills
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from KSRTC bus station, about 1 h
Temple and wildlife sanctuary; half-day trip from Chamarajnagar.
Bandipur National Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi, about 45 min
Safari requires advance booking; best as a day trip.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus or train, about 1.5 h
Mysore Palace and markets; can be done as a day trip from Chamarajnagar.
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.
KSRTC Bus Station area
Budget hotels and eateries near the bus stand; convenient for early departures.
Railway Station Road
A few guesthouses and vegetarian restaurants within walking distance of the 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
- 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
| Dorm bed in a budget lodge1 × 1 night × ₹400 | ₹400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Bus from Mysore to Chamarajnagar, one way1 × ₹60 · check | ₹60 |
| Auto-rickshaw within town, per ride1 × ₹50 | ₹50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹131 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,441 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,441≈ US$17 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Vegetarian thali meal | ₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meat or fish dish at Khwaja Restaurant | ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus from Mysore to Chamarajnagar | ₹60 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses to Biligiriranga Hills and Bandipur leave from the KSRTC bus station; check the schedule in advance.
- ATMs are available but carry enough cash for small purchases.
- The banana plantations are private property; ask permission before entering.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 108
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Chamarajnagarಚಾಮರಾಜನಗರ
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My bed tonight
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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟುTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance108
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus from Mysore to Chamarajnagar: about ₹60 (≈ under US$1), about 1.5 h (check)
- Auto-rickshaw from bus station to temples: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Say or show
- ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ — Hello / Namaste (namaskāra)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavādagaḷu)
- ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much? (eṣṭu?)
- ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the bus station? (bas nildāṇa ellide?)
- ಸಸ್ಯಾಹಾರಿ ಆಹಾರ — Vegetarian food (sasyāhāri āhāra)
Kannada is the local language; English is understood at hotels and bus stations.
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 Chamarajnagar. 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 · avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (monsoon) · 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Ayyappa Temple, Anjaneya Swamy Temple and the banana plantations with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages for Bhagya Vegetarian, Mayura Vegetarian and Khwaja Restaurant with last-order times.
- Sleep page for Nijaguna Residency with room photos and check-in/check-out times.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the KSRTC bus station and railway station.
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