5 Best Tourist Attractions to Visit in and around Bagepalli

Places to visit near Bagepalli – 5 Best tourist attractions and sightseeing in and around Bagepalli are Gadidam Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Gummanayaka Fort, Sri Sunkalamma Devi Temple, Chitravathi Dam, Shani Mahatma Swamy Temple, Panduranga Swamy Temple, Lepakshi, Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple  etc.

Bagepalli (Bagepalli Taluk) is a town located in Chikballapur District, Karnataka, India. It lies on the banks of River Chitravathi. It is 100 kms away from the state capital city Bangalore and 49 kms towards North from District head quarters Chikballapur on the Bangalore-Hyderabad National Highway (NH-7). The locale is simply underneath the southern outskirt of the Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh, South India. It is semi-dry and dry season inclined with 535 mm of sporadic and spatial precipitation.

The region is a semi arid drought prone one with low, erratic and spatial rainfall. The dust brown rocky terrain is severely undulating, with small hill ranges and outcrops that stud the topography. There is no mineral wealth and only a very thin and fragile soil cover. The average rainfall is 535 mm a year and this is, moreover, erratic and spatial. As a result there is only 1 rain-fed crop a year, whose stand is from late June till December.

1. Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Gadidam

Gadidam Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Sri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple Gadidam, Devaragudi Palli) is located in Bagepalli. Gadidam Sri Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple is situated in Devaragudipalli Village, Bagepalli Taluk of Chikkaballapura District, Karnataka. It is about 100 km away from Bangalore and 3 km from Bagepalli. The presiding deities are Sri Venkataramana Swamy, Goddess Bhudevi and Goddess Niladevi. This temple is managed by Muzrai Department of Government of Karnataka.

There are references in the records that Gadidam Sri Venkataramana Swamy Temple was built by Emperor Janamejaya who rule Bharata Khanda (Indian Sub-Continent) in the beginning Kali Yuga. Janamejaya is son of Pariskhit. Pariskhit is son of Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna. This proves the antiquity of this amazing temple.

Gadidam Venkateswara  Swamy Temple Timings
6:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Festivals and Special Ritual Day Timings
6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How to Reach?

By Road : The nearest town to the temple is Bagepalli. It is around 3 km away. From Bangalore, it is around 100 Kms and 49 Kms from Chikkaballapur via Bangalore – Hyderabad Highway (NH-7).

By Rail : Chikkaballapura Railway Station is 35 km away. Hindupura Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh is 50 km away.

By Air : Bengaluru International Airport is around 65 kms away

Address
Gadidam Shree Lakshmi Venkataramana Swamy Temple
Devaragudi palli, Mallasandra Post, Bagepalli Taluk, Chikkaballapura District – 561207.

Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIfFTBplu00

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2. Gummanayaka Fort

Gummanayaka Fort is situated 16 km from Bagepalli. This fort is believed to have been founded around 1350 by a feudal chieftain of the Vijayanagara kingdom, Byregowda or palyagara. As many as 26 palegars (chieftains) ruled from this fort. They built temples dedicated to Sita, Rama, Lakshman and Hanuman. The temples of the Gummanayakane Kote have been built using boulders. It’s layered fort with many stages of entrance. Initially stage is 1st entry towards the fort hill where we find Maruthi (Hanuman Temple) and Ganapathi Temple. Still all rituals are performed to both temples by priest. 

Next stage is ruined Fortress where villagers are cultivating few daily need vegetables inside fort. Later part there are steps (covered with bushes) to hill and temple.Right side of Steps leads to Temple and left to the Granary and Straight leads to the hill top.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njQtx2nWiTA

3. Bagepalli Hill (Gadidam Betta)

This hill is attached to Bagepalli Town. It is one of the best place for Trekking, there are many adventure and hidden things in this hill. There are many temples in this hill such as: Sri Shaneshwara Swamy Temple, Panduranga Swamy Temple etc.

Sri Shaneshwara Swamy Temple

Sri Shaneshwara Swamy Temple is 3 kms distance from Bagepalli town. Temple is located on the Mountain (Pathabagepalli).

Sri Panduranga Swamy Temple

Sri Panduranga Swamy Temple is 2 kms distance from Bagepalli town. Temple is located on the Bagepalli Hill.

4. Sunkalamma Devi Temple

Sunkulamma Temple, It is situated on the Bangalore – Hyderabad highway (NH-7 Before Bagepalli), a temple dedicated to Sri Sunkulamma Devi, 8 km from Bagepalli Town.

Sri Sunkalamma Devi temple is a powerful temple have large temple and parking area it’s visited by large number of devotes.

5. Chitravathi Dam Reservoir (Paragodu Dam)

Chitravathi Dam is located 8 kms before Bagepalli Town on Bangalore-Hyderabad highway (NH-7) near Paragodu Village. The dam across River Chitravathi near Paragodu, situated on the outskirts of Bagepalli to provide water to Bagepalli and Gudibande taluks, is already a decade old.

The Chitravathi barrage and the area surrounding it was expected to be developed into a primary tourism spot in the district as it not only hosts a very expansive body of water but is also situated in the midst of naturally rich environment.

Chitravathi river originates at Chikkaballapur and flows through the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka before entering Andhra Pradesh where it drains the districts of Anantapur and Cuddapah before joining the Pennar.

The Chitravati river basin covers an area of 5,908 km2. Among the mandals that it drains in the two states are Bagepalli, Gorantla, Hindupur, Bukkapatnam, Dharmavaram, Tadipatri and Kadiri.

The river joins the Pennar at Gandikota in Kadapa district where the Gandikota irrigation project is being undertaken by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as part of its Jalayagnam project. Chitravathi is a seasonal river that comes alive after the monsoons. Along with the Papagni, it forms a part of the middle Pennar sub-basin and is a right bank tributary of the Pennar.

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Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves, Karnataka

Yana Rock Caves and Trekking – Yana is a village located in forests of the Kumta, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Yana village in the Sahyadri mountain ranges is known for unique rock formations. These rock formations (limestone) are found in the forests of North Karnataka. Yana in Karnataka is a tourist as well as a Hindu pilgrimage site; the cave temple below Bhairaveshwara Shikhara has a self-manifested Linga (Shiva). Interestingly, the Shiva Linga is always drenched by the water dripping from the roof of the cave. Yana rocks surrounded by thick forests of the Western Ghats in Karnataka.

History
According to the Hindu mythology, there was a demon king with the name as Bhasmasura. By austere penance, Bhasmasura was able to make lord Shiva very happy. So lord Shiva asked Bhasmasura to ask him for a boon. So Bhasmasura obtained a boon from lord Shiva when he will place his hand over any one’s head, he would burn them up and turn them into ashes (Bhasma). Now with the boon, Bhasmasura got excited and to test his powers, he thought of testing the power with Shiva’s head. So he began running after Shiva while lord Shiva began escaping from him.

Looking at this scenario, there was a hue and cry in the heaven and all the Gods went to lord Vishnu who is said to be the Guru who can resolve all the problems. So to protect lord Shiva, lord Vishnu turned himself up into a beautiful damsel (Mohini) to entice Bhasmasura with her beauty. Bhasmsura was quite infatuated by Mohini and asked Mohini to marry him. But Mohini put up a challenge before him that he had to do some dance before her. The dance steps involved putting the hand on his own head. Infatuated, Bhasmasura, began dancing. Without realizing, he put his hands on his own head and he burnt himself down.

According to Hindu Mythology, that’s why rocks near Yana are so black .The two hillocks are also named for this event: the tall peak being Bhairaveshwara Shikhara (“Shiva’s hill”), and the smaller peak, a few steps down below, being Mohini Shikhara (“Mohini’s hill”) where an idol of goddess Parvathi is installed.

There are several trek routes to these majestic Karst limestone formations. The Bhairaveshwara Shikara is bigger than Mohini Shikhara and the cave inside it also has a bronze statue of goddess ‘Chandika’ (Durga). The place is also related to the legend of the Bhasmasura and Lord Shiva.

Watch Yana Rock Cave & Trekking Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afJIL2aZiw0

Trekking to Yana Rock Caves

Trekking routes begin with a well-paved trail and staircase leading above. It later opens out to crests and troughs of the plantation and natural terrain. You could start the trek from any one of the two sides – Sirsi or Kumta. The route from Sirsi is relatively easy as compared to the one from Kumta.

The hike takes at least half a day or about 6 hours or so in total. Gear up with some snacks, water, and sunscreen and get ready to brave the walk. You will encounter different species of snakes and reptiles. Be mindful of leeches. Closer to the monsoon season, their numbers seem to multiply. Carry a bag of salt with you to apply on leech-struck patches of your skin to wean them off. It is advisable to avoid the monsoon months and head there soon after the rain spree is over.

How to Reach?

Distance – 445 KM from Bangalore, 136 KM from Hubli.

• By Road: It lies 55 kilometers from Sirsi and 30 kilometers if you’re coming from Kumta. You could take the local bus from Bangalore or hop onto one that plies between Kumta and Yana. They might not be very frequent, so make sure you check the timings in advance. In case you’re heading from Dharwad, it lies 182 kilometers away.
• By Train: To travel by rail, board the train from Hubli Railway Station or from Bangalore to reach Kumta Station. From there, take a bus or taxi to reach the village of Yana.
• By Air: The closest airport to Yana Hills is Mangalore Airport at 262 kilometers. The second closest is Kempegowda International Airport of Bangalore at 463 kilometers.

Accommodation:

• Sanskruti Quality Resort (26 KM from Yana Rocks)
• Sathwik Home Stay
• Palm Beach Huts (24 KM from Yana Rocks)
• Nirvana Nature Resort (24 KM from Yana Rocks)

Nearest Cities / Town

• Sirsi
• Gokarna
• Hubli
• Kumta

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