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BR Hills Forest & Temple
Visit a hilltop temple and enjoy forested roads on a short trip from Mysore.
DESTINATIONS
BR Hills Travel Guide
Discover BR Hills: Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, public forest roads, viewpoints. Find the best season and ideas for a visit.
What to see and do in BR Hills
A hilltop pilgrimage site in a wooded landscape.
- Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple
- public forest roads
- viewpoints
A trip idea
A daylight trip from Mysore is a good first visit. Consider an overnight rural base only after verifying road and forest access for your group.
Best general season
October to March for cooler travel.
Planning a visit
Check vehicle access and forest timing. Keep the route within public roads and approved facilities.
This route suits nature lovers and pilgrimage groups. For fewer days, keep one base and choose the outings that matter most to your group.
TRIP IDEA
Plan a holiday in BR Hills.
FROM THE JOURNAL
All guidesRead before you go.
Travel guideBest Places to Visit in Mysore on a First Trip
Mysore Palace makes a good anchor for a first visit. Leave more time inside the complex than you think you will need and pair it with just one nearby stop before lunch.
Travel guideA Simple One-Day Mysore Sightseeing Route
A manageable day in Mysore starts at Chamundi Hill, continues to the palace and ends with a walk near the market. The order matters more than the number of stops.
Travel guideMysore or Mysuru? A Visitor’s Guide to Both Names
Mysuru is the official name and Mysore remains widely used in conversation and familiar names such as Mysore Palace. A change in spelling on your map does not mean a change of city.