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Male Mahadeshwara · BR Hills
2 days combining deep forest pilgrimage and scenic hill nature — seek blessings at the ancient Malai Mahadeshwara temple, overnight in the wildlife-rich BR Hills, and then visit Biligiri Ranganatha, twin waterfalls and Madhyaranga.
🛕 Malai Mahadeshwara
🏔️ BR Hills 1,800m
🙏 Biligiri Ranganatha
💧 Gaganachukki Falls
💦 Barachukki Falls
⛩️ Madhyaranga Temple
1 Night
Duration
2 Days
Itinerary
Every Mon
Departures
₹3,260
From / person
🛕Malai
Mahadeshwara
Mahadeshwara
🏔️BR Hills
1,800m
1,800m
🙏Biligiri
Ranganatha
Ranganatha
💧Gaganachukki
Falls
Falls
💦Barachukki
Falls
Falls
Tour at a glance
Duration
1 Night · 2 Days
Starts & ends
Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Price from
₹3,260 per person
Transport
AC Deluxe Coach
Frequency
Every Monday
Departure
6:30 AM
Hotel
KSTDC Hotel, BR Hills
Guide
Professional multilingual
Senior discount
20% off on transport
LTC facility
✓ Available
Booking fee
Zero via Padaki
Returns
Day 2 — 9:30 PM Bengaluru
About this tour
This 2-day KSTDC forest pilgrimage from Bangalore covers Male Mahadeshwara Temple in the Satyamangalam forest and Biligiri Ranganatha (BR) Hills — one of the few tours combining a major Shiva pilgrimage with a UNESCO biosphere reserve in a single journey.
Day 1 visits Sri Male Mahadeshwara Temple — a celebrated Shiva shrine deep in the forest at the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border — before ascending to BR Hills for overnight stay at KSTDC Hotel. Day 2 covers Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple at the hilltop, Gaganachukki Falls, Barachukki Falls and Madhyaranga Temple on the return to Bangalore.
Departs every Monday at 6:30 AM from Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Returns Day 2 at approximately 9:30 PM.
Departure schedule
Pickup point
KSTDC Counter, BMTC Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru
Departure time
6:30 AM sharp
Frequency
Every Monday
Night halt
KSTDC Hotel, BR Hills
Contact
+91 97315 56663
Returns
Day 2 — 9:30 PM Bengaluru
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Bengaluru → Malai Mahadeshwara Temple → BR Hills — Night halt
6:30 AMDeparture from KSTDC Booking Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Report 15 minutes before departure
8:00 AMBreakfast on the way (own cost)
11:30 AMTea break on the way
Sri Male Mahadeshwara Temple — Sacred Shiva Shrine in the Satyamangalam Forest
1:00–3:30 PMDarshan of Sri Male Mahadeshwara Temple — one of the most sacred Shiva temples in Karnataka, perched atop the MM Hills (Male Mahadeshwara Hills) in Chamarajanagar district, surrounded by the dense MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Lunch at the temple (own cost)
3:30–6:30 PMJourney to BR Hills and arrival. Check in to KSTDC Hotel, Biligiriranga Hills. Evening at leisure — enjoy the cool mountain air at 1,800m, at the confluence of the Eastern and Western Ghats
Day 2
Biligiri Ranganatha Temple · Gaganachukki Falls · Barachukki Falls · Madhyaranga Temple
7:30 AMCheck out after breakfast at KSTDC Hotel
7:30–10:00 AMDarshan of Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple — the presiding deity Lord Ranganatha (Vishnu) enshrined atop the sacred Biligiri Hill at 1,800 metres. The temple is an important Vaishnava shrine and is surrounded by the BRT Wildlife Sanctuary, home to elephants, leopards and tigers. The name Biligiri means "white rock hill" in Kannada
1:30 PMLunch at KSTDC Hotel (included)
Biligiri Ranganatha Temple, BR Hills — Where Eastern & Western Ghats Meet
2:00–5:30 PMVisit Gaganachukki Falls — the wider, more powerful cascade of the Cauvery River twin falls near Shivanasamudra (the name means "touching the sky"). Then Barachukki Falls — a series of beautiful smaller cascades on the opposite bank of the Cauvery. Then visit Madhyaranga Temple — an ancient Vishnu temple on the Cauvery River island between the two falls
9:30 PMArrival at Bengaluru. Tour ends at KSTDC Booking Counter, Yeshwanthpura
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AC Deluxe Coach transportation
1 night hotel accommodation (BR Hills)
Lunch at KSTDC Hotel on Day 2
Professional multilingual guide
GST included in ticket fare
LTC facility for govt. employees
20% senior citizen discount on transport
Breakfast and other meals (own cost)
Darshan / temple entry charges
Personal & shopping expenses
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1 person / room
₹4,910
per person · incl. GST
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2 persons / room
₹3,530
per person · incl. GST
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3 persons / room
₹3,260
per person · incl. GST
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₹7,060
* Includes 1-night accommodation + Day 2 lunch + transportation + guide + GST. Other meals and entry charges are additional.
Senior citizens (60+) receive a 20% discount on transportation. Carry valid age proof at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the KSTDC Male Mahadeshwara BR Hills tour cover?
Day 1: Malai Mahadeshwara Temple darshan, lunch, overnight stay at KSTDC Hotel BR Hills. Day 2: Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple darshan, lunch at KSTDC Hotel, Gaganachukki Falls, Barachukki Falls, Madhyaranga Temple. Returns Bengaluru 9:30 PM on Day 2.
What is Male Mahadeshwara Temple famous for?
Male Mahadeshwara Temple (Malai Mahadeshwara Hills) in Chamarajanagar district is a deeply revered Shiva temple set atop a forested hill at about 1,000 metres, inside the MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. The presiding deity Sri Male Mahadeshwara is worshipped as a hunter deity who rode a tiger, and is believed to grant liberation to devotees.
What is Biligiri Ranganatha Temple (BR Hills)?
Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple at 1,800 metres in Chamarajanagar district is a sacred Vishnu temple at the junction of the Eastern and Western Ghats. The sacred hill is inside the BRT Wildlife Sanctuary, home to elephants, leopards and tigers. The name means "white rock hill" in Kannada.
What are Gaganachukki and Barachukki Falls?
Gaganachukki and Barachukki are twin waterfalls of the Cauvery River near Shivanasamudra, Mandya district. Gaganachukki is a wide, powerful plunge fall (the name means "touching the sky") while Barachukki is a series of gentler cascades on the opposite bank. Between them lies the Madhyaranga Temple on a Cauvery island.
What is the price of this tour?
₹4,910 (single), ₹3,530 (double), ₹3,260 (triple) per person. All include GST. Lunch on Day 2 at KSTDC Hotel is included.
When does this tour depart?
Every Monday at 6:30 AM from KSTDC Booking Counter, BMTC Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Report 15 minutes before departure.
Are meals included in this tour?
Lunch at KSTDC Hotel on Day 2 is included in the package. Breakfast on Day 1, lunch near the Mahadeshwara Temple, and all other meals are at the traveller's own cost.
What should I carry for this tour?
Modest temple dress for both Mahadeshwara and BR Hills temples, comfortable walking footwear, a light jacket for the cool BR Hills evenings, valid government photo ID, booking confirmation, and cash for meals and entry charges.
Does this KSTDC tour include Male Mahadeshwara Temple?
Yes. Sri Male Mahadeshwara Temple is visited on Day 1 afternoon — one of Karnataka's most celebrated Shiva shrines, set deep in the Satyamangalam forest at the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border. The presiding deity is Sri Male Mahadeshwara, worshipped as a forest guardian.
Is BR Hills (Biligiri Ranganatha Hills) on this tour?
Yes. BR Hills (Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary) is the overnight halt on Day 1 and the primary destination on Day 2 — a UNESCO biosphere reserve where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet, home to elephants, leopards and sloth bears.
Does this tour include Gaganachukki Falls?
Yes. Gaganachukki Falls is visited on Day 2 — one of the twin falls of the Cauvery River near Shivanasamudra, a spectacular cascade through rocky gorges in the Deccan plateau.
Is Barachukki Falls on this tour?
Yes. Barachukki Falls is visited on Day 2 alongside Gaganachukki — the wider of the twin Cauvery falls, spread across a 100-metre rocky expanse, accessible by a short walk through the forest.
What is special about Male Mahadeshwara Hills?
MM Hills (Male Mahadeshwara Hills) is a forested pilgrimage site spanning three districts — Chamarajanagar, Mysuru and Dharmapuri — with the temple at 3,284 feet. The surrounding sanctuary is home to tigers, elephants, leopards and gaur. It is one of the few places in South India where a major temple and significant wildlife habitat coexist.
Important notes
GST inclusive in all fares. Management may cancel if fewer than 15 seats are booked. Children above 5 years charged full fare; below 5 no seat allotted (age proof required). Report 15 minutes before 6:30 AM. Bus will not wait for late arrivals. Modest dress required at both temples. Smoking and alcohol strictly prohibited. Tipping strictly prohibited.
Cancellation policy
More than 48 hours before departure10% deducted
Between 48 and 24 hours before departure25% deducted
Within 24 hours of departureNo refund
Ticket transferabilityNon-transferable
Terms & conditions
- 1.KSTDC is not liable for cancellations due to breakdown or events beyond management control. A proportionate refund applies if no alternate arrangement is made.
- 2.For all booking, cancellation or modification queries contact Padaki Travel Desk: +91 97315 56663 / muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in.
- 3.Tickets are not transferable to another person.
- 4.Management is not responsible for loss of luggage or personal belongings during the tour.
- 5.Management reserves the right to cancel the trip if fewer than 15 seats are booked. A full refund will be provided in such cases.
- 6.Children above 5 years of age are charged full fare. Children below 5 years are not allotted a separate seat. Valid age proof must be produced at the time of booking.
- 7.Passengers must report 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The bus will not wait for late arrivals under any circumstances.
- 8.Smoking and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited inside the coach throughout the journey.
- 9.Tipping the guide, driver, or any KSTDC staff member is strictly prohibited. All staff are paid by KSTDC.
- 10.Package tariff covers accommodation, Day 2 lunch, and transportation only. All other meals, entry charges, and personal expenses are borne by the tourist. Senior citizens (60+) are eligible for a 20% discount on transportation. LTC facility is available for State Government, Central Government, and PSU employees.
Why book through Padaki Travel Desk?
Authorised KSTDC travel agents — same official price, with personal service.
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Instant booking confirmation — no waiting. Your seat is secured immediately.
Zero extra charge — exact same KSTDC price. Our service is completely free.
Fully official KSTDC booking — valid for LTC and all KSTDC protections.
Pre-travel guidance — MM Hills dress code, BR Hills packing tips, falls visit advice.
Senior citizen discount automatically applied — just carry age proof on travel day.
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