Biligiri Rangana(B.R.Hills)

Biligiri Rangana hills are popularly known as the B.R.Hills.They are 120kms from Mysore,situated at a height of about 5, 091 feet above sea level. They are ideally located between Kapila and Cauvery rivers. It's lower hills are enveloped with rich deciduous forests. Tourist Attractions: A beautiful temple dedicated to Biligiri Rangaswamy is a must visit place, it is built in Dravidian style.


There are so many hill resorts, this beautiful hill station has a wildlife sanctuary that covers an area of about 550 sq.km. In this sanctuary, tourists will find more than 250 species of birds like Racquet Trailed Drongo, the Crested Hawk Eagle and the Paradise Flycatcher. They can enjoy Fishing, River rafting and Trekking. Himavad Gopalaswamy Hills is another popular place to visit.Another attraction is Dodda Sampige Mara means Big Champak Tree, it is a thousand year old tree.


How to get there:

* By Rail-The nearest Railway Station is Bangalore Railway Station.

* By Air-The nearest Airport is at Bangalore, it is 254kms from B.R Hills

* By Road-There is an easy access of Road Transport,there are couple of buses running from Mysore every day.