Hotel Mayura Biligiri, BR Hills
500 metres from Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple inside BRT Tiger Reserve — the best and most affordable stay on the hilltop. Walk to the temple, sunset viewpoint and arrange morning and evening jeep safaris.
About Hotel Mayura Biligiri
Hotel Mayura Biligiri is the closest hotel to Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple at BR Hills — 500 metres on foot — and also the most affordable accommodation on the hilltop. Situated inside the BRT (Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple) Tiger Reserve at approximately 1,200 metres altitude, it is surrounded by forest with the sounds of wildlife at night and the temple visible on the adjacent hill.
The property has 16 rooms (AC and Non-AC), a vegetarian restaurant, garden, terrace and verdant surroundings. The sunset viewpoint — with panoramic views of the valley and forests below — is a short walk from the hotel. The K. Gudi Wilderness Camp safari point (18km) provides morning and evening jeep safaris into the tiger reserve with sightings of bison, leopards, wild dogs, deer and birds.
Critical: Arrive before 6 PM — the forest gate 14km below the hotel closes in the evening. Reviews specifically warn that arriving after gate closure makes access impossible. Plan your drive from Bangalore to reach by 5 PM.
BR Hills — Confluence of Two Ghats
Biligiri Rangaswamy Hills (BR Hills) is a unique ecological zone — it is the only place in India where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet, creating an extraordinary biodiversity hotspot with species from both ranges. The BRT Tiger Reserve established here protects tigers, Indian elephants, leopards, bison, sambar deer and wild dogs alongside an extraordinary variety of birds and endemic plant species.
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (500m)
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple is a significant Vaishnava shrine where the idol of Lord Ranganathaswamy stands in an upright posture — unique in the region. The temple is sacred to the Soliga tribal community who are the traditional inhabitants of the BRT forest. The temple sits at the edge of the hill with commanding views of the valley and the meeting point of the two Ghats.
Sunset Viewpoint (Walkable)
The sunset viewpoint near the hotel offers panoramic views of the forested valley below — the sun setting over the Western Ghats horizon with layers of forest ridges in the foreground is one of the finest sunset views in South Karnataka. Walkable from the hotel in 10-15 minutes.
K. Gudi Wildlife Camp & Tiger Safari (18km)
K. Gudi Wilderness Camp (managed by Jungle Lodges and Resorts) is the safari point for the BRT Tiger Reserve — 18km from Hotel Mayura Biligiri. Morning (6:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM) jeep safaris are available on a first-come basis at approximately Rs 450 per person. The reserve has 68 tigers, over 250 elephants and significant populations of leopards, wild dogs (dhole), bison and sambar.
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Padaki's booking tips
- Arrive before 6 PM — the forest gate 14km below closes in the evening. Leave Bangalore by 12:30 PM at the latest.
- For the K. Gudi safari, leave the hotel by 6:00 AM — morning safaris start at 6:30 AM and popular slots fill fast on weekends.
- Book AC rooms for the best comfort — rooms 5-8 face the backside of the property which is quieter with forest views.
- Food is 100% vegetarian — carry non-vegetarian snacks if needed. The restaurant menu is limited; inform the kitchen in advance for specific dietary requirements.
- Tribal dance cultural programme is available in the evenings — ask the hotel to arrange this on arrival.
- The sunset viewpoint walk (15 min from hotel) is best between 5:30-6:00 PM on clear days. October to February has the clearest conditions.
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