What to expect
Highlights
- The hilltop Srinivasa temple.
- The panorama over the Kaveri–Lokapavani confluence and Srirangapatna.
- A quiet, less-crowded stop near the busy fort town.
Karighatta Temple
Karighatta ("black hill") rises near Srirangapatna and is crowned by a temple to Srinivasa (Vishnu), also called Kari-giri-vasa. A motorable road and a short climb lead to the hilltop shrine.
Practical guide
Plan Karighatta Temple
Typetemple
Nearest baseSrirangapatna
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseSrirangapatna
DistrictMandya
Place typetemple
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
Karighatta ("black hill") rises near Srirangapatna and is crowned by a temple to Srinivasa (Vishnu), also called Kari-giri-vasa. A motorable road and a short climb lead to the hilltop shrine.
The draw is as much the view as the temple — a sweeping panorama over the Kaveri and its tributary the Lokapavani, the Srirangapatna island and the surrounding sugar-belt plains.
Visiting
Karighatta Temple — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; early or late for the light
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Karighatta Temple
~6 km from Srirangapatna; drive up, then steps
Footwear off at the top; carry water and go on a clear day for the view.
Getting there
How to visit
- ~6 km from Srirangapatna; drive up most of the way, then a short flight of steps to the shrine.
- A living temple — footwear off at the top; carry water, and go on a clear day for the view.
Distance by road
- Mysuru45 km
- Bengaluru100 km
- Ramanagara55 km
- Hassan85 km
- Chamarajanagar90 km
Road km to Mandya; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; early morning or late afternoon for soft light and clear views.
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Visitor notes
- A short climb with open edges at the top — mind your footing and the sun.
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Karighatta Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Karighatta Temple?
October to February; early morning or late afternoon for soft light and clear views.
What are the entry fee and timings at Karighatta Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Karighatta Temple?
~6 km from Srirangapatna; drive up most of the way, then a short flight of steps to the shrine. A living temple — footwear off at the top; carry water, and go on a clear day for the view.
How much time do I need for Karighatta Temple?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Karighatta Temple?
Nearby you can pair Nimishamba Temple (1.2 km), Gumbaz, Srirangapatna (1.8 km), Daria Daulat Bagh (2.6 km), Jama Masjid, Srirangapatna (3.4 km).
Image credits
- Karighatta Temple:Akashbalakrishna, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0