Mysuru, Sravanabelgola & Gommatgiri Tour
A classic journey to the world-famous Gommateshwara statue and historic sites of Southern Karnataka.
Day 1
1. Shri Aadinath Digambar Jain Temple, Srirangapatna
TempleAn ancient temple located 150 kms from Bangalore.
2. Shri Parshwanath Digambar Jain Temple and Jain Boarding Dharmashala, Mysuru
TempleMysuru is just 11 kms from Srirangapatna. Visit the local temple and explore Mysuru palace.
3. Gommatgiri
TirthSmall hillock with an ancient 16-feet statue of Bahubali, located 24 kms from Mysuru.
4. Shri Baahubali Theertha, Kaaveri Dhaama, (Basadi Hosakote)
TirthA peaceful temple and a nice viewpoint on the banks of the river Kaveri, located 40 kms from Gommatgiri.
5. Assam Bhavan, Sravanabelgola
Dharmshala50 kms from Kaaveri Dhaam. Comfortable stay with AC rooms available. Can also go for 'Vidyanand Nilaya' for a cheaper stay or in case if this dharmshala is full. Bhojanshala is located near jain mutt temple.
Day 2
1. Chandragiri Hill, Sravanbelgola
TirthSite of 15 ancient temples, the Samadhi cave of Acharya Bhadrabahu and charan of Muni Chandragupta.
2. Vindhyagiri Hill, Sravanabelgola
TirthHome to the popular massive monolithic idol of Bahubali Swamy, built during the 10th century.
3. Jain Mutt Temple, Sravanabelgola
TirthDarshan, followed by lunch at the nearby Bhojanshala. There are 4-5 more temples in the town.
4. Jinnathpuram
TirthAn ancient Jain pilgrimage site, just 2 kms from Sravanabelgola. 2 temples - Shri Parshwanath Basadi and Shri Shantinath Basadi are located here.
5. Kambadahalli Jain Mutt
TirthLocated 20 kms from Sravanabelgola, a 2000-year-old temple complex and gurukul run by the trust for young kids.
6. Shri Paras Dham Atishay Kshetra
TirthLocated just 24 kms from Kambadahalli, on the way to bangalore.
7. Mandargiri Hill, Tumkur
TirthLocated 90 kms from Paras Dham. Features a unique Samosharan temple and a scenic lake viewpoint on the hill (you can either climb or use your vehicle). On the base, there is a 21 feet monolithic idol of Shri Chandraprabhu Swamy and a pichhi shaped guru mandir.