India /Karnataka /Tumkur /Devarayanadurga

Devarayanadurga is a small hill station located in the Tumkur district. This popular hill town is a major tourist destination in the Indian state of Karnataka. There are countless temples in the region, all dedicated to various deities. These temples are one of the main reasons why the hill town of Devarayanadurga is popular, as many pilgrims flock to this region during the festival seasons. Devarayanadurga is also a quaint old place where you can enjoy and revel in solitude, with the serene hills and green valleys providing a refreshing change from the busy and bustling towns located below the valley. The rocky hills in the surrounding regions also add to the beauty of the place, and a very famous natural spring present in the region attracts many tourists, travelers and pilgrims due to its sacred status. Devarayanadurga is home to a natural spring, called Namada Chilume, which is a stronghold for pilgrims from all around the country. This spring is considered sacred by Hindus in the region, and it is considered as the origin and source of the very famous Jayamangali River. Another must visit destination in the hill town of Devarayanadurga is the Mahalakshmi temple which is located in Goravanahalli. The hill town of Devarayanadurga is famous for its climate which is very moderate throughout the year.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 572146‎

STD Code: 816

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Devarayanadurga is a hill station near Tumkur in the state of Karnataka in India. Devarayanadurga is a place in Tumkur district which is famous for its temples dedicated to Lord Narasimha. The place is a favorite with both pilgrims as well as mountain climbers. The hills with lush green trees on all sides make the climbing a lot enjoyable. The rocky hills are surrounded by forest and the hilltops are dotted with several temples including the Yoganarasimha and the Bhoganarasimha temples and an altitude of 3940 feet. It is also famous for Namada Chilume, a natural spring considered sacred and is also considered the origin of the Jayamangali river. Another famous temple in the area is the Mahalakshmi Temple at Goravanahalli.

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By Train : The nearest railhead is present in the region of Tumkur, and trains to Tumkur run from all major cities in the southern part of the subcontinent. Regular trains to Tumkur are available from Bangalore, Vijayawada, Mumbai, Delhi, Mysore and Chennai. Rail charges will range around 150 RS to 800 RS.

By BUS : Buses are available from all the major regions and cities in the state of Karnataka and the surrounding states. There are major bus routes that you can choose from while travelling to Devarayanadurga from within Karnataka. The first major bus route is the Bangalore to Devarayanadurga route that runs via Nelamagala, Urdigere and Dabaspet. This bus route is comprehensive and quite complex. The second bus route that you can opt for is the Bangalore to Devarayanadurga bus route that runs via the town of Tumkur. This is a simple bus route and many buses from the city of Bangalore run to Devarayanadurga through this route. The third route that you can opt for is the Bangalore to Devarayanadurga route that runs via Kyatsandra and Nelamangala. You can opt for this bus route too, in case you want to enjoy your bus ride through some good scenery. Bus fares will range around Rs 100 to 150. You can also opt for luxury buses or AC coaches while traveling to Devarayanadurga.

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Car Festival ; Venue:  Devarayanadurga ; Period :  March-April ; Details:  This is not really a automobile festival but a jathra of Sri Bhoga Narasimhaswamy which is an annual affair usually organized in the month of March-April. On this day the chariot of Sri Bhoga Narasimhaswamy is drawn in Devarayanagurga.

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