Karnataka · South India

BR Hills travel guide

Where the Western and Eastern Ghats meet

BR Hills
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Best time
Oct–Apr
How long
2 days
Stay a night
₹1,500–9,000
Food a day
₹300–1,400
Nearest railhead
50 km away
Nearest airport
85 km away

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About BR Hills

The Biligiri Rangaswamy hills — a tiger reserve on the bridge between the two ghats, a hilltop Vishnu temple, the Soliga people who live in the forest and a giant champak tree they worship.

Things to do in BR Hills

  1. BRT Jungle Safari, K Gudi

    3 h · ₹1,500 entry

    Jeep safari for elephants, gaur and tigers.

  2. Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple

    45 min · Free

    Vishnu temple on a white cliff.

  3. Doddasampige

    1 h · Free

    A giant champak tree sacred to the Soliga.

  4. Soliga Village Walk

    1 h · Free

    Learn about forest life and honey collection.

Where to stay in BR Hills

  • Jungle Lodges K Gudi

    ₹6,000–10,000 incl. safari

    Forest camp with safaris included.

  • BR Hills village

    ₹1,200–2,500

    Simple lodges by the temple.

What to eat

  • Lodge meals

    local dish · veg

    Karnataka meals and ragi mudde.

Good to know

  • Safari permits are limited; book through Jungle Lodges or the forest department.
  • Mysuru is 90 km away.

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