What to expect
Highlights
- The freedom-struggle martyrs’ memorial.
- The ancient sacred peepal tree.
- The riverside Ashwathanarayana temple.
Vidurashwatha
The "Jallianwala Bagh of Karnataka" near Gauribidanur — the site of a 1938 Satyagraha firing, with a martyrs’ memorial cenotaph, an ancient Ashwattha (peepal) tree and the Ashwathanarayana temple on the North Pinakini bank. This heritage guide is organized from Gauribidanur in Chikkaballapur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Vidurashwatha.
Practical guide
Plan Vidurashwatha
Typeheritage
Nearest baseGauribidanur
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseGauribidanur
DistrictChikkaballapur
Place typeheritage
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
The "Jallianwala Bagh of Karnataka" near Gauribidanur — the site of a 1938 Satyagraha firing, with a martyrs’ memorial cenotaph, an ancient Ashwattha (peepal) tree and the Ashwathanarayana temple on the North Pinakini bank. This heritage guide is organized from Gauribidanur in Chikkaballapur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Vidurashwatha.
Vidurashwatha near Gauribidanur is the "Jallianwala Bagh of Karnataka" — the site of a 1938 Satyagraha firing.
It has a martyrs’ memorial cenotaph, an ancient Ashwattha (peepal) tree and the Ashwathanarayana temple on the North Pinakini bank.
Visiting
Vidurashwatha — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours; temple hours
Best timeOctober to February; the April car festival is busiest
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Vidurashwatha
About 6 km from Gauribidanur; by road
A solemn freedom-struggle memorial and living temple — be respectful, remove footwear at the shrine and do not litter.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 6 km from Gauribidanur; by road.
- A memorial and living temple — be respectful at the memorial, remove footwear at the shrine and do not litter.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru60 km
- Kolar55 km
- Chintamani40 km
- Tumakuru90 km
- Hindupur (AP)75 km
Road km to Chikkaballapur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; the April car festival is the busiest.
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Visitor notes
- A solemn memorial site — treat it and the old tree with respect.
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Vidurashwatha — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Vidurashwatha?
October to February; the April car festival is the busiest.
What are the entry fee and timings at Vidurashwatha?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours; temple hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Vidurashwatha?
About 6 km from Gauribidanur; by road. A memorial and living temple — be respectful at the memorial, remove footwear at the shrine and do not litter.
How much time do I need for Vidurashwatha?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Vidurashwatha?
Nearby you can pair Avalabetta (21.5 km), Gudibande Fort (22.0 km), Rangasthala Ranganatha Temple (32.4 km), Skandagiri (34.5 km).
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Image credits
- Vidurashwatha:Ananya Markande, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0