Shravanabelagola
Top Places to Visit in Shravanabelagola
Popular attractions and places to visit in Shravanabelagola
Akkana Basadi
A 12th century basadi on Vindhyagiri Hill built with distinctive slanting stone pillars.
ASI Archaeological Museum
A museum near the site displaying sculptures and inscriptions recovered from Shravanabelagola''s temples.
Bhadrabahu Cave
A cave on Chandragiri linked to the Jain monk Bhadrabahu and his disciple Chandragupta Maurya.
Bhandari Basadi
The largest Jain temple within Shravanabelagola town, standing separately from the basadis on the two hills.
Chandragiri Hill
The smaller of Shravanabelagola''s two hills, home to a dense cluster of ancient Jain basadis and inscriptions.
Chandragupta Basadi
A small 9th century basadi on Chandragiri linked by tradition to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya''s later life.
Chandraprabha Basadi
One of the oldest basadis on Chandragiri, dating to around 800 AD and dedicated to the 8th Tirthankara.
Chavundaraya Basadi
The largest and most ornate basadi on Chandragiri Hill, built in 982 AD by minister Chavundaraya.
Gommateshwara Statue (Bahubali)
A 57 foot monolithic Jain statue atop Vindhyagiri Hill, among the tallest freestanding statues in the world.
Jain Math (Bhattaraka Matha)
The seat of the Jain pontiff at Shravanabelagola, housing manuscripts and artifacts tied to the town''s religious life.
Kalyani (Belagola Pond)
The sacred white pond at the town''s center that gives Shravanabelagola its name.
Kattale Basadi
The largest of the basadis on Chandragiri Hill, dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara.
Odegal Basadi
A 14th century basadi on the path up Vindhyagiri, close to the main Gommateshwara shrine.
Parshwanatha Basadi (Chandragiri)
A large basadi on Chandragiri dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, known for its decorated exterior walls.
Shantinatha Basadi (Jinanathapura)
The most ornate Hoysala era basadi in the region, located in Jinanathapura just north of the main town.
Tyagada Brahma Stambha
A tall commemorative pillar on Vindhyagiri Hill standing near the Gommateshwara statue complex.
Vindhyagiri Hill
The granite hill housing the Gommateshwara statue, reached by a barefoot climb of over 600 stone steps.
Best Time to Visit Shravanabelagola
Plan your trip around the right season
Why visit
Dry pleasant weather for cave complexes, ruins, and cycling between sites.
Keep in mind
Weekends fill buses from Bengaluru/Hyderabad hubs.
Why visit
Early starts beat plateau heat.
Keep in mind
Afternoons exceed comfort without shade.
Why visit
Monsoon sculpts lush canyon scenery.
Keep in mind
Slippery rock-cut steps need caution.
How to Reach Shravanabelagola
Intercity connectivity and travel options
Bengaluru airport (~160 km) is the nearest major airport. Hassan railway station (~50 km) is the nearest railhead. NH75 connects Hassan to Shravanabelagola via Channarayapatna.
Getting Around Shravanabelagola
Local transport and practical tips
Local transport
KSRTC buses from Hassan (~50 km) and Bengaluru (~160 km). Autos within Shravanabelagola town. Palanquins available for those who cannot climb.
Best Areas to Stay in Shravanabelagola
Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip
Vindhyagiri foot lodges
Gomateshwara sunrise climbsBarefoot ascents finish quicker when stays sit slope-adjacent.
Chandragiri monastery belt
Quieter Jain heritageScholarly mornings minus summit crowds.
Shravanabelagola station approach
Budget hopsDay links toward Hassan heritage loops.