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Perched at a height of 1454 m the relatively
unknown Gopalaswamy Betta is an idyllic and especially beautiful hill
station tucked 75 km away from
Mysore.
Enveloped in mist most of the time, the hills are literally an abode in
the clouds giving one an ethereal feeling of walking in them. As the mist
rises from the hillock, the surroundings become visible offering
breathtaking glimpses.
There are many scenic valleys, gorges and hills like Neeladri, Hamsadri,
Garudadri, Pallava and Mallikajunagiri. Abounding in rare flora, the
region is virtually a storehouse of medicinal plants.
Far more wooded and quiet than many other hill stations, Gopalaswamy Betta
is like a watch tower for the
Bandipur
Wildlife Sanctuary and is an ideal picnic spot.
A 13th century fort of the Palegars of Terakanambi and a temple within is
believed to have been patronised by the Mysore Maharajas.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Road:
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses ply from Mysore
to Hangala. The hill station is situated 16 km southwest of Gundulpet.
From Hangala a deviation to the right is taken. There are two routes
leading to the spot. They are Gopalapura - Kumagahalli and Gundi -
Vijayapura- Hangala.
A tarred stretch of road, 18 km long makes it very convenient for
vehicles to reach the summit.