Why people go
The hilltop temple of the goddess of Mysuru, at the heart of the Dasara festival. Walk the 1,000 steps past the giant Nandi or drive up.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Mysore (MYQ), about 5 km, Coimbatore (CJB), about 144 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Mysore Junction railway station (MYS), about 6 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Mysuru guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Go early on weekends.
- The Nandi statue is about two-thirds of the way up the steps.
Visiting from abroad?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
Other shrines nearby
- Shravanabelagola, Hassan district (about 68 km)
- Kukke Subramanya, Dakshina Kannada district (about 123 km)
- Adiyogi, Isha Yoga Centre, near Coimbatore (about 145 km)
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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