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BILIKAL RANGASWAMY BETTA

Maniyambal, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta is a hill near Kanakapura town. It is one of the highest hills in the area. It is also called as Bilikal Betta means white rocks. This is a good destination for short one day trekking from Bangalore and is one of the popular tourist places to visit near Bangalore city. Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta lies at an elevation of 3780 feet. Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta belongs to the Eastern Ghats and is filled with shrub forest. Elephants and other animals can be spotted in these forests during the night. The view from the top is very picturesque as one can see the hillocks from the surrounding Kanakapura range, mainly BM betta, Kabbala durga and Savanadurga too.

Interesting Facts

  • There is a temple dedicated to Lord Rangaswamy at the peak of Bilikal Betta. This temple is located underneath a huge, white colored rock.
  • Every year, pilgrims from the surrounding area climb this hill to celebrate a festival at the Rangaswamy Temple at the top.

Suggested time duration

5 Hours

Crowded Period

October

Best Season To Visit

August to January

Beware

● Trekking to the top is rocky and slippery.

Do's & Dont's

  • Avoid uncomfortable clothing during the activities (like sarees).
  • Carrying jewellery or other valuables is not advisable.
  • No smoking or consumption of alcohol before or during the activity.
  • Kindly dispose of plastics in an appropriate manner.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
06:00 AM 06:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Kanakapura KSRTC Bus Station
16 KM 9449596666
Ketohalli Railway Station
47 KM 139
Kempegowda International Airport
101 KM 1800-425-4425

What to Carry

  • **Sturdy and waterproof backpack (It will be advised that you pack light) **Water bottles (at least 2 liters of water) **Fresh clothes for two days **Extra set of clothes **Sunscreen and sunglasses **Cap/hat **Toiletries (Shampoo, towel, toothpaste, tissue paper, etc.) **Juice packs, Glucon-D etc. **Raincoat or a Poncho **Personal medication (if any) **Allergy medication (if any) **Mosquito repellent cream **A torch with new batteries (in case of emergency) **You can carry energy food (Chocolate bars, flavored milk, Electrolyte drinks etc.) **Camera (Optional)

Suitable For

Adults Children

Parking

Parking is available for 10 Cars.

Route Alert

The trail begins with a half kilometer walk on a relatively level path, after which the forest becomes denser and the gradient of slope increases drastically. The trail constantly winds uphill at an incline and includes slightly steep stretches.

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Kanakapura 16 KM

Nearest Temples

SRI KABBALAMMA TEMPLE
 Kanakapura, Karnataka, India

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Distance: 16.6 KM
SRI RAMA APRAMEYA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Doddamallur, Ramanagara, Karnataka, India

Krishna in this temple is seen as toddler

Distance: 52 KM

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Distance:41 KM

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BILIKAL RANGASWAMY BETTA

Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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