Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta Tour Package from Bangalore (1 Day)
1-day Gopalaswamy Betta tour from Bangalore: Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹1,660 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
19° – 27°C
October in Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta

Description
1-day Gopalaswamy Betta tour from Bangalore: Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹1,660 per person.
This 1 day itinerary covers 2 handpicked stops, including Venugopala Swamy Temple, Bandipur Tiger Reserve. September–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 15°C – 32°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Gopalaswamy Betta day trip
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta (about 211 km, 4 hrs 15 min) and from Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta to Bangalore (about 213 km, 4 hrs 15 min). Leave early, around 5:30 am, for the five-hour drive via Mysuru and Gundlupet. At the foothill gate, take the forest department bus up the hill to the Venugopala Swamy temple, often surrounded by mist. On the way back, drive through Bandipur, where elephants and deer are often seen by the road; do not stop or get out of the car in the forest. Drive from Bangalore to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta (about 211 km, 4 hrs 15 min) and from Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta to Bangalore (about 213 km, 4 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bangalore to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
211 km · ~4h 33m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bangalore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near TalakaduAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Himavad Gopalaswamy BettaHimavad Gopalaswamy Betta, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bangalore to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
211 km · ~4h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bangalore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bangalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bangalore → Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
AC Seater / Volvo · ~211 km
~4h 41m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹640
- Arrive in Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bangalore to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore, Nanjangud Town (about 45 km away) for Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 2m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 6h 35m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 3h 10m wait
1 change · 7h 18m in total
Change trains at Nayandahalli — about 2h 13m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta to Bangalore
213 km · ~4h 36m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ChannapatnaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
63 km · 1h 16m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta to Bangalore
213 km · ~4h 44m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta → Bangalore
AC Seater / Volvo · ~213 km
~4h 44m|Tentative fare ₹230–₹650
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Nanjangud Town (about 45 km away) for Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 59m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 2h 35m wait
1 change · 6h 8m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 2h wait
1 change · 7h 12m in total
Change trains at Hejjala — about 2h 11m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Venugopala Swamy Temple
A 14th-century Krishna temple at the top of the hill, at about 1,450 m.
- 2
Bandipur Tiger Reserve
The forest around the hill, home to elephants, gaur and tigers.
Tour Overview
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta is a hill in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve with a temple of Lord Krishna (Venugopala) at the top, often wrapped in mist, from which wild elephants can sometimes be seen in the forest below.
This one-day trip starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta → Bangalore, about 424 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Gopalaswamy Betta Tour from Bangalore
- Venugopala Swamy Temple
- Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Inclusions in the Gopalaswamy Betta Tour Package
- 0 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Gopalaswamy Betta Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
Online booking: pay ₹1,000 per person at the time of booking to confirm your tour (no advance for children under 6). This amount is adjusted against the 20 percent advance below.
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Gopalaswamy Betta Tour
Best time to visit: September–February
Route: Bangalore → Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta → Bangalore (about 424 km in all)
Before you go: Private vehicles are not allowed up the hill; a forest department bus runs from the foothill gate. The temple is usually open only during the day.
Hotels: , or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹7,030 | ₹2,830 |
| 33 Persons | ₹4,690 | ₹2,190 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹4,460 | ₹2,110 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹3,930 | ₹1,940 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹2,860 | ₹1,660 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Venugopala Swamy Temple
- Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
September–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 0 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Light jacket or sweater
- Umbrella or raincoat
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: September–February
Route: Bangalore → Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta → Bangalore (about 424 km in all)
Before you go: Private vehicles are not allowed up the hill; a forest department bus runs from the foothill gate. The temple is usually open only during the day.
Hotels: , or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
One day: it starts from Bangalore in the morning and you are back the same evening.
Bangalore → Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta → Bangalore. That is about 424 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹2,830 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹1,660 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bangalore and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
September–February.
Private vehicles are not allowed up the hill; a forest department bus runs from the foothill gate. The temple is usually open only during the day.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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