mullayanagiri

The highest peak of Karnataka Mullayanagiri. Located in the picturesque place of Chikmagalur, Karnataka. As you can see the pic this place is located at 6300.17 feet above the sea level and you can literally feel that when you climb the mountain. You can actually see the clouds below you. This is one of the must visit places of Karnataka in Chikmagalur district.

The distance approx from Bangalore is approx 280 kms. Head straight from Bengaluru on Mangalore highway. Then go straight to Chikmagalur town. Follow the road, which goes towards National Highway 234. Drive to Mulayanagiri road. Route to be followed. Bangalore to nelamangala beforenelamangala turn left onto Mangalore road. Then head straight to Hassan and via Belur head to Chikmagalur then mulayanagiri road.

Places you can visit en route Mulayanagiri. Yediyur siddalingeshwara temple. (100 kms from Bangalore) (Accommodations are available in the temple guest houses), Belur and halebidu. Shravanabelagola (you have to take diversion of 15kms from Chanarayapatna) There are no buses to Mullayanagiri. Local taxis are available. Before Mulayanagiri, you can visit sithayalanagiri en route. There is a Shiva temple at this place and interested persons can visit and accommodation will be provided to people. Please contact the temple priest and in winter it would be too cold. If you are staying at this temple. Please carry necessary clothes and blankets. No food is available in the hills and surrounding areas.

Please carry food and potable drinking water .Mulaiyanagiri is located in the midst of forests. Where the roads are narrow and steep and the roads are in bad condition on the hills.

Best time to visit September to May. During Rainy season. It's not advisable to visit this place because of frequent landslides. Accommodation available inChikmagalur and there are home stays available in the city as well.

The top of the hill is where guru or (Swamiji in  Kannada) Melu gadrighe mullappa Swamy had meditated here and he was buried alive on the top of the hill. It's believed that he is still alive at the top of the hill in the temple and He performs miracles to his devotees. Annual fair is held during the March month. Nearest hospital in case of emergency Chikmagalur town.