Kaiwara & Kailasagiri Hill is a nice one day trip from Bangalore. Kaiwara is a small town near Bangalore and is famous for Saint Kaiwara Thatayya ashram and temple complex. Kailasagiri Betta is a small hill which is at a distance of 7 KMs from Kaiwara which is known for a panoramic view of the local landscape and cave temple. This is a good time to go as surroundings will be green and lovely!
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Weather Alert – This is summer and day times are hot. Cover well and drink a lot of water and be well hydrated.
The Circuit
There are two routes you can explore depending on your convenience
- Bangalore – Hosakote – H Cross – Kaiwara – Kailasagiri – Hosakote – Bangalore
- Bangalore – Devanahalli – H Cross – Kaiwara – Kailasa Giri – Devanahalli – Bangalore
Total Distance
Route 1 – 177 KMs
Route 2 – 152 KMs
Road Condition – Very good
Google Map
Route 1 – https://goo.gl/maps/MjuR11CNaRpvUBbk8
Route 2 – https://goo.gl/maps/EEcc357TU9v7s2rJ6
The Itinerary
7 AM – Depart from home. If you are planning to go on Route 1 then hit the airport road and after the Devanahalli toll gate, follow the route given above. If you are planning to use Route 2, then use Outer Ring Road or Old Madras Road to reach KR Puram and cross over the bridge and drive towards Hosakote. At Hosakote, follow the road towards Kaiwara & Kailasagiri Hill as given on the map.
8 AM – Have breakfast at either India Paratha Company or Nandi Upachar or Srinidhi Vaibhava or Nandagokula at Devanahalli cross on Route 1. On Route 2, you can have breakfast at Hosakote in Guru Nalapaka.
8.45 AM – Depart for Kaiwara. Drive on the highway and reach Kaiwara after 60 minutes of easy drive.
10 AM – Explore the temple complex of Kaiwara. Once done, you can climb the hills of Bheema Bakasura Betta and Vaikunta Betta for a panoramic view of the surroundings. Places to see in Kaiwara are
- Sri Yogi Narayana Mutt – The main shrine of Saint Kaiwara Tatayya.
- Sri Amaranarayana Swamy Temple – A lovely temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu
- Bheemeshwara Temple dedicated to Shiva
- Bheema-Bakasura Betta or Chamundi Betta – This is a small hill – 500 steps – and the legend is that Bheema and Bakasura fought here during the Mahabharata period. The view of the surroundings is lovely. It also has a small temple dedicated to Goddess Chamundi and a natural spring known as Lakshman Tirtha.
- Vaikunta Betta – A small hill where Kaiwara Tatayya meditated and attained enlightenment in a cave. It is a well-maintained and nice place.
The main shrine of Kaiwara Thathayya at Yogi Narayana Mutt
Murals depicting various miracles of Kaiwara Thathayya
A nice view of Kaiwara town from Vaikunta betta
Lakshmana tirtha on Bheema Bakasura betta
View of the temple complex from Vaikunta Betta
12.30 PM – After exploring Kaiwara, depart for Kailasagiri which is at a distance of 7 KMs. Here are few Kailasa betta Photos
Panoramic view of Kailasagiri Betta from the road
A small reservoir – Ambaji Durga reservoir – near Kailasagiri
1 PM – Park your car and a short walk on a stone paved path will bring you to the massive stone hills of Kailasgiri with its cave temples. Spend 30 minutes exploring the cave temples. It is better to wear socks and walk on the stoned pathway as it will be hot in mid-day you have to leave the footwear before walking up. Enjoy the view of the landscape from the top. Have darshan of Sri Vallaba Ganapati Swamy, Sri Chaturmukhalingeshwara Swmay and Goddess Sri Jagadambe inside the Cave temple.
Cobblestone pathway to cave temple at Kailasagiri hill
The cave temple
2 PM – Drive back to Kaiwara. You can have lunch in Kaiwara town.
3.15 PM – Depart for Bangalore.
Travel tips
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This is a comfortable one day trip from Bangalore. Kaiwara & Kailasagiri hill is best visited after rain and in winter when temperatures are comfortable.
- The timings given here are for driving in your own car/taxi or a bike. These are tentative. You may spend more or less time depending upon your interest.
- Wear good shoe and a cap. It is helpful when you climb the hills.
- Carry water with you, especially when you climb Bheema Bakasura betta and Kailasagiri. The climb to Bheema Bakasura Betta is over 500 steps. Do it if you have energy and fitness. Carry a pair of socks. You will be needing it when you climb to cave temples in Kailasagiri as you have to leave footwear and climb.
- The place gives a good opportunity to click nice pictures. Carry a good camera.
- The rural roads are great for cycling as well. If you are fond of cycling, then carry it along.
- Lunch can be had in restaurants/dhabas around Kaiwara. Another good choice for lunch is GK Hill View resort which is at a distance of 4 KMs from Kaiwara and has a good restaurant. You may call this number for more details – 90713 96664
- Those who have energy may also explore Ambaji Durga near Kailasagiri betta. This is a small hill with a fort housing small temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Hanuman. The view from the top is lovely. Not many visit this. May not be suitable for families.
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