Located at around 45 km from Tumkur is a small town
Madhugiri. The town has a hill which is 3930 ft above sea level and it is the
second largest monolith in Asia.
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MADHUGIRI
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Madhugiri,
or also known as Maddagiri, is located around 45 km north or Tumakuru town and
107 km North-West of Bengaluru city. The monolith and the surrounding greenery of
Madhuragiri are the main attractions. The place has old temples of
Venkataramanawami and Malleswara built in the Dravidian style.
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| MADHUGIRI FORT |
The
highlight is the rock dome, atop which stands a fort. There are a series of
doorways leading to the top and the climb is steep and exposed in some places.
Antaralada Bagilu, Diddigagilu, and Mysore Gate are the three gateways of the
fort. On the top is the ruined Gopalakrishna Temple.
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| TEMPLE AT MADHUGIRI |
Jayamangali
Black Buck Reserve also known as Maidana Halli Black Buck Sanctuary is 25 km
from Madhugiri. Prior permission for overnight camping inside the reserve is
needed. Madhugiri Fort was built by the Vijaynagar dynasty. Jain Temples are
also found at this place. Madhugiri State Forest, also known as Timmalapura
Forest is close to Madhugiri. The forest is malapura Forest is close to
Madhugiri. The forest is known for its population of pea fowls and sloth bears.
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| MADHUGIRI PEAK |
Getting There
From
Tumkur, there are two ways to reach Madhugiri. On leaving Tumkur, there is a
deviation that goes via Siddara Betta and Chennarayana Durga to Madhugiri, the
other deviation goes directly to Madhugiri via Koratagere.
