Local favourite sanctuary · Chamarajanagar, Karnataka
Monkey forest
Monkey forest is a sanctuary in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka.
Monkey forest: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Monkey forest
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
How to reach Monkey forest — distance from nearby cities
- From Mysuru (KA): about 95 km by road (76 km straight line) · directions · more places near Mysuru
- From Hosur (TN): about 116 km by road (93 km straight line) · directions · more places near Hosur
- From Erode (TN): about 118 km by road (94 km straight line) · directions · more places near Erode
- From Ooty (TN): about 125 km by road (100 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ooty
- From Salem (TN): about 129 km by road (103 km straight line) · directions · more places near Salem
Address: 38M2+2MF, Devangapete street, Taluk, Hanur, Karnataka 571439. Coordinates: 12.08256, 77.30167. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Monkey forest
- BR Hills Temple Valley Viewpoint · temple · Chamarajanagar · ~25 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Dzogchen monastery · Buddhist site · Chamarajanagar · ~30 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mekedatu Gorge Viewpoint · viewpoint · Ramanagara · ~32 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Madhyaranga Shri Ranganatha Swamy Temple (Shivanasamudra) · temple · Chamarajanagar · ~32 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Bharachukki Waterfalls · waterfall · Chamarajanagar · ~33 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Gaganachukki Falls Viewpoint · waterfall · Mandya · ~35 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Talakadu Kaveri River · river spot · Mysuru · ~39 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Talakadu Shri Vaidhyanatheshwara Temple · temple · Mysuru · ~40 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Chamarajeshwara Temple · temple · Chamarajanagar · ~54 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Keshava Temple · temple · Mysuru · ~63 km · Must-see
- Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (Somanathapura) · fort · Mysuru · ~63 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Hogenakkal Water Falls · waterfall · Dharmapuri · ~65 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Shri Athmalingeshwara Swamy Temple · temple · Mandya · ~69 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Stanley Reservoir · lake · Salem · ~70 km · Must-see
- Gundal Dam · lake · Chamarajanagar · ~14 km · Highly rated
- Kurabana Katte Temple · temple · Chamarajanagar · ~22 km · Highly rated
- Biligiri Rangana Betta · viewpoint · Chamarajanagar · ~25 km · Highly rated
- Biligiri Sunset Viewpoint · viewpoint · Chamarajanagar · ~25 km · Highly rated
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Monkey forest
- Kishkindha Moolika Bonsai Garden · sanctuary · Mysuru · ~92 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens · sanctuary · Mysuru · ~92 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Prani - The Pet Sanctuary · sanctuary · Bengaluru Urban · ~99 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · Mandya · ~100 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Bannerughatta Biological Park · sanctuary · Bengaluru Urban · ~106 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Bannerughatta National Park · sanctuary · Bengaluru Urban · ~107 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Birds of paradise foundation (NGO) · sanctuary · Bengaluru Urban · ~107 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Brindavana Gardens · sanctuary · Mandya · ~110 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Mudumalai Tiger Reserve · sanctuary · The Nilgiris · ~120 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Bandipur National Park · sanctuary · Chamarajanagar · ~121 km · Well liked · Must-see
Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Monkey forest yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What is the best time to visit Monkey forest?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
How far is Monkey forest from Mysuru?
Monkey forest is about 95 km by road from Mysuru (76 km straight line), 116 km from Hosur and 118 km from Erode. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Monkey forest?
Nearby: BR Hills Temple Valley Viewpoint (temple, 25 km), Dzogchen monastery (Buddhist site, 30 km), Mekedatu Gorge Viewpoint (viewpoint, 32 km), Madhyaranga Shri Ranganatha Swamy Temple (Shivanasamudra) (temple, 32 km), Bharachukki Waterfalls (waterfall, 33 km), Gaganachukki Falls Viewpoint (waterfall, 35 km).