Bangalore to Shravanabelagola Road Trip Guide: Route, Stops & Itinerary
Home to the towering Gomateshwara statue atop Vindhyagiri hill, Shravanabelagola is one of Karnataka’s most important Jain pilgrimage and heritage sites.
How to reach Shravanabelagola from Bengaluru by road
Via Nelamangala and Channarayapatna (main route)
The direct route runs from Bengaluru through Nelamangala towards Channarayapatna, branching off a short distance before Hassan to reach Shravanabelagola. Roads are a mix of national and state highway, generally in good condition.
Combining with Belur-Halebidu or Hassan
Since Shravanabelagola sits close to the Hassan heritage circuit, many travellers combine it with a Belur-Halebidu trip or use it as a stop on the way to or from Hassan.
Distance and drive time to Shravanabelagola
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Distance (one way) | About 155 km from central Bengaluru |
| Drive time | 3.5 hours |
| Suggested trip length | Day trip |
Distance (one way)
- Detail
- About 155 km from central Bengaluru
Drive time
- Detail
- 3.5 hours
Suggested trip length
- Detail
- Day trip
An early departure, ideally by 7 am, gives comfortable time to climb Vindhyagiri hill before the afternoon heat sets in, since the climb involves several hundred steps in the open. Traffic near Nelamangala can be heavier in the morning hours.
The route has no ghat sections, so there are no night-driving restrictions. Fuel stations and eateries are available through Channarayapatna; carry water for the hill climb itself, as options at the top are limited.
Best time to visit Shravanabelagola
October to February offers cool mornings, making the barefoot climb up Vindhyagiri hill far more comfortable than in the heat of summer.
March to May sees the stone steps get quite hot by midday, so an early morning visit is strongly preferred in this season. The monsoon (June–September) can make the steps slippery, so extra care is needed, though the surrounding hills look their greenest.
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | Oct–Feb | Best; cool steps, comfortable barefoot climb |
| Summer | Mar–May | Hot steps by midday; climb early |
| Monsoon | Jun–Sep | Steps can be slippery; take care |
Winter
- Months
- Oct–Feb
- What to expect
- Best; cool steps, comfortable barefoot climb
Summer
- Months
- Mar–May
- What to expect
- Hot steps by midday; climb early
Monsoon
- Months
- Jun–Sep
- What to expect
- Steps can be slippery; take care
Places to stop on the way to Shravanabelagola
Nelamangala
The first major junction out of Bengaluru, with fuel stations for an early start.
Channarayapatna
A convenient highway town for a breakfast or tea stop before the final approach.
Gomateshwara Statue
A 57-foot monolithic statue of Bahubali atop Vindhyagiri hill, reached by a climb of several hundred stone steps.
Chandragiri Hill
A smaller hill opposite Vindhyagiri with older Jain monuments and inscriptions, a quieter add-on visit.
Suggested Shravanabelagola itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Bengaluru to Shravanabelagola and back
Leave early via Nelamangala and Channarayapatna, reaching Shravanabelagola by late morning. Climb Vindhyagiri hill to see the Gomateshwara statue, optionally visit Chandragiri hill nearby, have lunch, and start the return drive to Bengaluru by early afternoon.
What a Shravanabelagola trip from Bengaluru costs by vehicle
Estimates below are for a same-day round trip of about 155 km each way plus roughly 10 km a day of local sightseeing, using our current per-km rates and daily minimums, with driver bata included. They are a planning guide, not a quote.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate | Billable km | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios) | Up to 4 | ₹13/km (min 250 km/day) | 320 km | ≈ ₹4,500 |
| MUV (Ertiga) | Up to 6 | ₹18/km (min 250 km/day) | 320 km | ≈ ₹6,100 |
| SUV (Innova Crysta) | Up to 6 | ₹20/km (min 300 km/day) | 320 km | ≈ ₹6,800 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 seats) | Up to 12 | ₹26/km (min 300 km/day) | 320 km | ≈ ₹8,800 |
Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios)
- Seats
- Up to 4
- Rate
- ₹13/km (min 250 km/day)
- Billable km
- 320 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹4,500
MUV (Ertiga)
- Seats
- Up to 6
- Rate
- ₹18/km (min 250 km/day)
- Billable km
- 320 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹6,100
SUV (Innova Crysta)
- Seats
- Up to 6
- Rate
- ₹20/km (min 300 km/day)
- Billable km
- 320 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹6,800
Tempo Traveller (12 seats)
- Seats
- Up to 12
- Rate
- ₹26/km (min 300 km/day)
- Billable km
- 320 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹8,800
Tolls, parking, interstate permits (where applicable) and GST are extra at actuals. Your exact fare depends on pickup point, dates, stops and the final kilometres — ask us for an exact quote before you travel.
Travel tips for a Shravanabelagola road trip
- A sedan is comfortable for small groups; an Innova Crysta or Tempo Traveller suits larger family or educational group trips.
- The route has no ghat sections, so motion sickness is rarely a concern on the drive.
- The hill climb is barefoot at Jain custom; carry socks if the stone gets hot, and dress modestly.
- This is an intrastate Karnataka trip, so no interstate permit is required.
- Carry some cash for parking and any hilltop offerings; card acceptance is limited.
- Network coverage is reliable through Channarayapatna, with minor gaps near the hill itself.
- Combine with Belur-Halebidu or Hassan for a fuller Hoysala-Jain heritage day out.
- Book ahead for weekends and Jain festival periods, when the site draws large crowds.
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