The statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali is the main pilgrimage site for Jains. This statue of Bahubali is the world’s tallest monolithic stone statue. It’s a 58 ft high statue carved from the single block of Granite. The Gomateswara temple is built on top of Vindhyagiri hill at an altitude of 3347 feet. To reach the top of the hill, about 600 steps have to be passed.

The Place is famous as Lord Bahubali attained salvation over here. According to Jain mythology, Lord Gomateshwara (Lord Bahubali) was the son of the first Jain Tirthankara named Lord Adinatha. Bahubali and Bharatha were brothers who fought over the kingdom but Bharatha lost this battle. But Bahubali gave the kingdom to his brother and then attained kevalgyana or salvation.

Every twelve years, thousands of devotees gather here to conduct the Mahamastakabhisheka, a magnificent ceremony in which the statue is ordained with water, turmeric, sandalwood paste, gold and silver flower. Last Mahamastakabhisheka was done in 2018 and next will be held in 2030.

There are several historical basadis within the town as well. Chamundaraya Basadi, Odegal Basadi, Bandhara Basadi, Aregal Basadi, Parshwanatha Basadi, and Halebelagola are the other important pilgrimage sites near the temple.

Best time to Visit Shravanabelagola

The best time to visit Shravanabelagola is from the months of October to March i.e. winter season. The place experiences monsoon between the months of June to September.

How to Reach Shravanbelagola

The closest international airport is Bengaluru International airport which is a 4.5-hour drive away from the town.

The nearest railway station is located in Shravanabelagola. It links the town with important destinations in India like Bangalore, Pune, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Lucknow, and Delhi.

This place Gokarna is situated in a region of rivers that looks like a cow’s ear, and perhaps the name of this place is named Gokarna. Mahabaleshwar Shiva Temple located in Gokarna is the most important pilgrimage center which is a major center of attraction for all tourists visiting here. The beach of Gokarna is very popular especially among the youth, tourists come to have fun.

Gokarna Beach

Gokarna Beach, based on the name of Gokarna, is the main beach of the city, which attracts a large number of tourists from India and abroad. Not only tourists come to visit this beach, but also pilgrims who visit the Mahabaleshwar temple come. It is believed that only after taking a dip in this beach you can enter the temple to worship Lord Shiva.

Om beach

This beach is quite special because ‘Om‘ is associated which is the most sacred letter of its Hindu religion. This beach is named Om Beach because its shape is like ‘Om’. The climate of this beach is quite calm which is very much liked by the tourists. Apart from this, the place is also suitable for an adventure such as swimming.

Half- Moon beach

About 20 minutes away from Om Beach, Half Moon Beach is a beautiful and serene beach which serves to attract tourists to a large extent. The coast is half-moon shaped and hence it is named Half Moon.

Paradise Beach

Paradise Beach, situated towards the south direction from Half Moon Beach, is another beautiful beach of Gokarna where you can plan a trip. It is a pollution-free coast where one can feel the fresh air. Since it is a rocky beach, it can be difficult for you to swim.

Kudle beach

Kudle beach is considered to be the largest of all the beaches here and is most crowded during November to February.

The most famous place that a traveler can see in Mysore is The Mysore palace. Known for its rich cultural and architectural history, the place is the residence of rulers of Mysore. Mysore is called a city of Palaces, and out of seven palaces, this one is the most grandeur and famous one. The palace is surrounded by a large garden. Its light and sound show at the time of Dussehra is renowned over the world.

Situated across the river Cauvery, another prominent attraction called Brindavan Garden is located. The lush green garden spreads over an area of acres is a beautiful place to visit. The dancing fountain in the garden, a variety of plants and flowers gives a mesmerizing feeling to the tourist.

On the Chamundi hills, a famous Hindu temple and among 18 shakti peethas, The Chamundeshwari temple is located. Dedicated to and named after the goddess Durga, the temple also has statues of Nandi and Mahishasura, the demon. Here for animal lovers, Mysore Zoo is the perfect place. Established in the year 1892 for the Royals, it is the oldest zoological park of India.  The zoo is a house of elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, tigers, white rhinoceros and many more.

St. Philomenas Church is a gothic style, the beautiful cathedral is one of the largest churches in the country is in Mysore. Mysore has a number of museums like the National Museum of Natural History, folk art museum, Rail museum (second after Delhi), and melody world (wax museum).

Other attractions that allures tourists from all over the world are Mysore Dussehra, Mysore Pak, Mysore Dosa, and Mysore silk sarees. Mysore Dussehra is quite famous as it’s a 10day festival celebrated with huge pomp and splendour here. It was the day in the Hindu legends when Goddess Chamundeshwari (Durga) killed the demon Mahishasura. The main attraction of the ten-day Mysore Dasara festival is the Mysore Palace which is illuminated by thousands of bulbs, and various dance and musical fests are held there.

Thus, those who want to visit Mysore should visit it at the time of Navratri to have a glimpse of 10 days Dussehra festival. The summer and winter weather is quite the right time to visit Mysore.

The most beautiful attraction point in Coorg is Abbey falls which are located a few kilometers away from the Madikeri. Madikeri is the central point of Coorg from where all the transportation runs. Amidst the coffee estates and spice plantations, it is a beautiful opportunity for shutterbugs to capture the real beauty and grace of the natural world.

For wildlife lovers, Nagarhole National Park is the perfect place. It has diversified flora and fauna which make it a perfect place to spot mammals, reptiles, birds. To witness the elephants in their natural habitat, the home of elephants can be visited. The Dubare elephant camp is the place where elephants can be seen bathing and getting training.

Another majestic place a traveler should visit is Talacauvery, known as the origin point of river Kaveri. It is believed that the river originates as a spring feeding a tank and then flows underground to re-emerge as Kaveri. It is located in the Brahmagiri hill.

Raja’s seat is the most picturesque point of Coorg. It is basically a garden where tourist can see the mesmerizing view of sunrise and sunset, hills and valley, musical fountains, etc.

Apart from tea, coffee plantations and rich natural beauty, it has some cultural amusements to visit. Golden Temple (Namdroling Monastery), is one of the best architecture and artwork of Tibetan culture. It is considered as the second biggest Tibetan settlement in India.

Homestays and resorts of Coorg are other charms that attract tourists from all over the world. Homestays provide a homely environment and marvellous hospitality service.

Be it an adventure, sightseeing, camping, homestay, tea, coffee, and spice cultivation, tourists have a lot of things to do and can rejuvenate themselves. In any time of year, Coorg can be visited as it has a pleasant climate throughout the year. But for adventure seekers, October to March is the best place.