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Kollegal
Use Kollegal as a day‑trip base for Male Mahadeshwara Hill (80 km (50 mi)); add 2–3 h to see local waterfalls and markets.Use Kollegal as a day‑trip base for Male Mahadeshwara Hill (50 mi (80 km)); add 2–3 h to see local waterfalls and markets.
Kollegal is a small town in Karnataka, 60 km from Mysore and 80 km from the pilgrimage hill Male Mahadeshwara. With a few hours for town sights and a half‑day hike on the hill, one full day is enough; a second night only adds comfort.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (check)
- avoid Apr–Jun (check)
- Airports
- BLR · MYQ
- Nights
- 1
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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
Emergency numbers for Kollegal100 ▾
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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 Kollegal, 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
- SafetyKollegal is generally safe; stay aware of traffic on rural roads and keep valuables secure.
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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 · 108 Medical / ambulance · 101 fire (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.
- Getting aroundAutorickshaws are common, charging about ₹10 (≈ under US$1) per kilometre; taxis are scarce.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹550 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹650 (≈ US$8)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹600 (≈ US$7) · Mid ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · High ₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
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 · MYQ Mysore Airport
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
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°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
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kollegal: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°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
Autorickshaws are common, charging about ₹10 per kilometre; taxis are scarce.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Male Mahadeshwara Hill
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round‑trip
Bus from Kollegal bus station, ~2 h; then walk up 5 km (3.1 mi) to the templeBus from Kollegal bus station, ~2 h; then walk up 3.1 mi (5 km) to the temple
80 km (50 mi) distance; 27 hairpin bends on the final stretch; temple at hilltop is accessible via paved path.50 mi (80 km) distance; 27 hairpin bends on the final stretch; temple at hilltop is accessible via paved path.
Hogenakal Waterfalls
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Local bus or shared taxi, ~1 h each way
Seasonal flow; best after monsoon.
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.
Nandini Lodge
Opposite bus station, ₹600 per night
Vijayalakshmi Lodge
Opposite bus station, ₹550 per night
BDL Bhavana Lodge
Opposite bus station, ₹350 per night; basic amenities
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
- ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- High
- ₹1,200 (≈ US$14)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget lodge bed1 × 1 night × ₹350 | ₹350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹600 | ₹600 |
| Bus Kollegal → Male Mahadeshwara Hill round‑trip1 × ₹250 · check | ₹250 |
| Autorickshaw per kilometre1 × ₹10 · check | ₹10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹121 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,331 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,331≈ US$16 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and train tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at Nandini Restaurant (vegetarian) | ₹120–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Autorickshaw per km | ₹10 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹15–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited medical facilities – carry basic supplies.
- Mobile coverage mainly via BSNL; other networks may be spotty.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Medical / ambulance
- 108
- Fire
- 101
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ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Medical / ambulance108
Embassy
US consulate is in Bangalore; Indian visa required – apply online (e‑visa).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Kollegal → Male Mahadeshwara Hill: ≈₹250 round‑trip, 2 h each way (check)
Say or show
- ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
- ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is this? (idu eshtu?)
- ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಪಾವತಿಸಬಹುದೇ? — Can I pay by card? (kaard moolaka paavatisabahude?)
- ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿ? — Where is the bus station? (bus nildana 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 Kollegal. 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–Feb (check) · avoid Apr–Jun (check) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Nandini Lodge for a relaxed return from the hill.
- Combine with a visit to Mysore (60 km north) for a broader Karnataka experience.
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