Place to Visit

Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta – One day trekking destination

The Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta is a hill close to Kanakapura town at a distance of 75 km from Bangalore City Junction. It is16 km from Kanakapura and 112 km from Mysore. The hill station is among the highest hills in the area. It is also known as Bilikal Betta, which means white rock.

Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta is a good destination for short one-day trekking and is one of the most popular tourist spots near Bangalore City to visit.

There is a temple dedicated to Lord Rangaswamy. The temple is under a big white rock. The priest of the temple lives close to the temple and is the only person living at the top.

The Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta offers a great trekking spot for lovers of excitement and adventure, making it one of the most outstanding places to visit with friends in Kanakapura.

Not too many visitors are aware of this place so, during your excursion to climb the top, you can look forward to experience calm and solace. The panoramic views from this hill of 3,780 feet are very enchanting. The place is dramatic enough to inspire you with the shutterbug.

The best time to visit Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta is during the post-monsoon season of August to January. In Harohalli, hotels are open. There are no shops available in Koonala Doddi, so you need to bring your own food and drink.

There are KSRTC and private buses available to Dodda Maralawadi from Harohalli. Only a few transportation alternatives are available from Dodda Maralawadi to Konala Doddi. Private cabs to Konala Doddi are also available at Harohalli.

Location: Kanakapura
Timings: All-day
Entry fee: There is no entry fee

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