Skandagiri, Nandi Hills

Name: Skandagiri
Address: Nandi Hills, India

#2 among attractions in Nandi Hills

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga, is a mountain fortress located approximately 62 km from Bangalore city, and 3 km from Chikballapur in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is off Bellary Road, and overlooks Nandi Hills and Muddenahalli. The peak is at an altitude of about 1450 meters. It is accessed from Kalavara village, which has population of 1093 according to 2011 census. ()

Coordinates: 13°25'3"N, 77°40'58"E

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Skandagiri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bhoganandishwara Temple, Muddenahalli, Chikballapur.

2.4 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Bhoganandishwara Temple, Nandi Hills
61 min walk • Bhoganandiswara Temple and Arunachaleswara Temple are a twin Hindu temples complex located in Nandi village in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, India. Ornate, beautifully carved and dedicated to Shiva, they have been variously dated between the 9th- to 10th-century CE.
1.1 miSE
Village
Muddenahalli, Nandi Hills
27 min walk • Muddenahalli is a village situated 7 km from Chikballapur in Chikballapur District of Karnataka State. It is the birthplace of M. Visvesvarayya, one of the India's most accomplished engineers.
3.3 miE
City
Chikballapur
85 min walk • In addition to its natural attractions, Chikballapur is also home to several historical and cultural landmarks. The Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a must-visit for history buffs and religious pilgrims.

Skandagiri, Nandi Hills

Facts and practical information

Skandagiri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Bhoganandishwara Temple, Nandi Hills

Muddenahalli, Nandi Hills

Chikballapur