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Gopalaswamy Betta

Posted by Ashwini | Posted in Temples of India | Posted on 04-02-2010

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Gopalaswamy Betta is one among my favorite spots.The place is in Chamarajanagar District of Karantaka which is 90km from Mysore .There is a motor-able road all the way to the top of the hill.

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Road to Betta

Hill has a very old Venugopala Swamy Temple.
The roof of the Gharbhagudi of the temple has snow or dew drops that you can touch and feel. Also we can see snow on the god’s statue.Its very surprising that only the temple’s inside part and god’s statue has snow and no where else.”Hima” means snow or ice in kannada.So it is popularly know as Himavat Gopalaswamy Betta.

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The Temple

The peak is covered with mist almost all the months of the year and it is one among the highest peaks in Karnataka.The entire hill is covered with green grass and gives a scenic view.

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Green hills

Goat view

The hills

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A scenic view

Its a good spot for trekking also. Bangalore Mountaineering Club organizes trekking to GopalaSwamy Betta regularly.No food is available on top.If you are starting from Bangalore then start early as you are not allowed to stay on the top beyond 5:30 in the evening.A very quite and calm, hangout place for family and friends for a weekend.

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Trekking Spot

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Me and Mom :)


Word of Caution Please note the last comment on this post which says its no more safe to do trekking or picnicking here due to tiger attacks.

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Comments (3)

Praveen Ram said on 12-09-2010

good write up on GSB. Though its a beutifull place is a part of Bandipur National park. Hence trekking is illegal. Also Its dangerous as well in March a person on trek was killed and eaten by a Tiger. hence do not promote this a trekking destination or as a weekend picnic venue.

Regads
Praveen Ram
Ashwini said on 14-09-2010

@Praveen Ram,Thanks for the info.
Praveen Ram said on 13-02-2011

It was never Safe to trek here,”Tiger attacks” is wrong statement here, Because we are entering their domain.Other aspect you have missed here is it is illegal to trek and is a punishable offense.

Regards
Praveen Ram

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