Madhugiri — Travel Guide
Madhugiri is a Taluk headquarters in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The town derives its name from a hillock, Madhu-giri which is to the north of the place. Madhugiri is a single hill. It is the second largest monolith in Asia. Nestled on its steep slopes is a fort. Antaralada Bagilu, Diddibagilu, and Mysuru Gate are the three gateways of the fort. A series of doorways leads to the hill. The ruined temple of Gopalakrishna is located at the top. The construction of the original mudfort was undertaken by Raja Hira Gowda in the 17th century around 1670 AD. An interesting incident prompted the Gowda family to considering building a fortress. A stray sheep went missing around the Madhugiri hillock only to return late in the night dripping with water. This was music to the ears since a spring would definitely be welcome sign for rain deficient area. A decision to construct a fortress was arrived and the task was completed. The Gowdas started ruling this region based at Madhugiri Fort.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest airport to Madhugiri is the Bangalore international airport. Bangalore is located nearly 100 kilometers away from Madhugiri.
By Train
Nearest Railway Station is Tumakuru Jn. around 44 km. From Bengaluru there are many ways to reach Madhugiri:
Shopping in Madhugiri is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Madhugiri to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in M
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