Hassan district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Arkalgud

Arkalgud is a town in Hassan district, Karnataka, India, home to about 15,802 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 22 temples, 11 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir (8 km), Shettihalli Rosary Church (16 km) and Prasanna Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple (21 km).

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Arkalgud at a glance

Location
Hassan district, Karnataka, India
Population
about 15,802
Coordinates
12.7617° N, 76.0603° E
Places within 50 km
63 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Madikeri, 64 km
Railway station
Hole Narsipur (HLN), 25 km
Airport
Kannur International Airport (CNN), 137 km

Top places to visit near Arkalgud

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arkalgud: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Arkalgud

65 temples within 100 km of Arkalgud. The closest is Holedande Shri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple (8 km); the best-known is Prasanna Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Arkalgud

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Arkalgud. The closest is Ramadevara Katte Waterfalls (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arkalgud

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arkalgud. The closest is Herur Gavi Betta (35 km); the best-known is Patla Betta Peak (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arkalgud

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arkalgud. The closest is Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arkalgud

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arkalgud. The closest is Gendekatte Forest (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Arkalgud

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arkalgud. The closest is Ancient Hoysala Sri Chennakeshava Temple (22 km); the best-known is Manjarabad Fort (46 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Arkalgud

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arkalgud
  2. 8 km Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir · reservoir, Hassan
  3. 26 km Hasanamba Temple · temple, Hassan
  4. 21 km Shettihalli Rosary Church · church, Hassan
  5. 8 km Gorur Hemavathi Reservoir · reservoir, Hassan
  6. 30 km Prasanna Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple · temple, Hassan
  7. 21 km Back to Arkalgud

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From travellers near Arkalgud

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How to reach Arkalgud

  • By train: Hole Narsipur (HLN) — about 25 km from the centre
  • By train: Arsikere Jn (ASK) — about 81 km from the centre
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 137 km by road
  • By air: Mysore Airport (MYQ), Mysore — about 109 km by road
  • By road from Madikeri: about 64 km · directions
  • By road from Chikkamagaluru: about 86 km · directions
  • By road from Mysuru: about 102 km · directions

All places near Arkalgud by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Arkalgud by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2265Holedande Shri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple (8 km)
Waterfalls1133Ramadevara Katte Waterfalls (20 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints632Herur Gavi Betta (35 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs926Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir (8 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens321Gendekatte Forest (33 km)
Forts & heritage216Ancient Hoysala Sri Chennakeshava Temple (22 km)
Museums011General Thimmaiah Memorial Madikeri (64 km)
Other attractions18Lakshmi Devi Temple (47 km)
Treks26Trek and Explore (45 km)
Churches14Shettihalli Rosary Church (16 km)
Parks34Maharaja Park (35 km)
Buddhist sites24Namdroling Monastery Golden Temple (48 km)
Jain sites04Shri 1008 Parshwanatha Digambara Jaina Basadi (Jainara Gutthi) (56 km)
Caves13Gavi Betta Cave (32 km)
Mosques & dargahs02Qalandar Baba Dargah Javagal Sharif : Hazrat Muhammad Shah Peeran Waliullah Qadri Rehmatullah Alaihi (74 km)

Arkalgud: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Arkalgud?

Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir (reservoir, about 8 km), Shettihalli Rosary Church (church, about 16 km), Prasanna Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple (temple, about 21 km), Gorur Hemavathi Reservoir (reservoir, about 9 km), Hasanamba Temple (temple, about 34 km), Holedande Shri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple (temple, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arkalgud?

63 places on Spotwander: 22 temples, 11 waterfalls, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Arkalgud?

Holedande Shri Yoga Narasimhaswami Temple, about 8 km by road; Shri Ranganathaswami Gudi (Konapura) (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Arkalgud?

Ramadevara Katte Waterfalls, about 20 km by road; Haluvagilu Waterfalls (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arkalgud?

Herur Gavi Betta, about 35 km by road; Bettadapura Hill (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arkalgud?

Start in Arkalgud, visit Goruru Hemavathi Reservoir, then Hasanamba Temple, then Shettihalli Rosary Church, then Gorur Hemavathi Reservoir, then Prasanna Sri Subrahmanya Swami Temple, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Arkalgud?

July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Arkalgud?

By train: Hole Narsipur (HLN), about 25 km away. By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), about 137 km by road. By road: 64 km from Madikeri.

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