Chamundi Hill & Sri Chamundeshwari Temple
About Chamundi Hill & Sri Chamundeshwari Temple
Towering over 1,000 meters above sea level, Chamundi Hill is the spiritual guardian of Mysuru. The hill is crowned by the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, dedicated to the fierce tutelary deity of the Mysore Maharajas who vanquished the demon Mahishasura. The shrine's architecture is a striking blend of Hoysala, Chola, and Vijayanagara styles, dominated by a towering 7-tier Gopuram built by the Ganga rulers and embellished by the Wodeyars. For fitness enthusiasts and pilgrims, a historic path of 1,008 stone steps cuts up the hillside. Halfway along this path rests India’s third-largest monolithic Nandi Bull, masterfully carved out of a single granite boulder. At the summit, a famous, vibrant statue of Mahishasura welcomes travelers, alongside a viewpoint platform that offers breathtaking panoramic vistas of Mysuru Palace, Karanji Lake, and the city grid
Chamundi Hill, Mysuru, Karnataka 570010
Extremely crowded on Fridays, weekends, during Ashadha Shukravara (monsoon months),
How RutMe scores this
Chamundi Hill & Sri Chamundeshwari Temple is one of Mysuru's most iconic spiritual and scenic experiences, combining a historic hilltop temple, sweeping city views, and the famous Nandi sculpture. It is excellent for families, couples, and culture-focused travelers, especially at sunrise or in the evening when the atmosphere is calmer and the views are at their best.
- +Free to visit, making it one of the best-value attractions in Mysuru
- +Strong cultural, spiritual, and photographic appeal
- +Family-friendly with parking, food options, and guide availability
- +Good accessibility for many visitors, including seniors
- –Can get crowded, especially during weekends, festivals, and peak temple hours
- –Steep hill access and stairs may be challenging for some visitors
- –Limited on-site information about detailed facilities and queue conditions
Suggested itinerary
Drive up the winding roads early as the city lights fade. Arrive at the summit square to photograph the bright, colossal iconic statue of the demon king Mahishasura holding a sword and cobra.
Walk up to the main temple complex. Marvel at the stunning 7-tiered Dravidian tower before joining the queue for standard or special paid Darshan to view the beautifully decorated, jewel-clad idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari.
Head over to the panoramic city viewpoint platform. Use the telescopes or find a quiet ledge to view the symmetric architecture of Mysuru city, tracing the dome silhouettes of the main Palace below.
On your drive down the hill, pull over at the specialized parking section to walk down a short flight of steps to view the massive 16-foot tall, 24-foot long monolithic granite Nandi Bull adorned with intricate stone bells and chains.
Opening hours
| Monday | 06:00:00 – 21:00:00 | Last entry 20:45:00 Open in 3 darshan sessions: 7:30 AM–2:00 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM. Abhisheka before each session. See time slots for details. |
| Tuesday | 06:00:00 – 21:00:00 | Last entry 20:45:00 Open in 3 darshan sessions: 7:30 AM–2:00 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM. Abhisheka before each session. See time slots for details. |
| Wednesday | 06:00:00 – 21:00:00 | Last entry 20:45:00 Open in 3 darshan sessions: 7:30 AM–2:00 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM. Abhisheka before each session. See time slots for details. |
| Thursday · Today | 06:00:00 – 21:00:00 | Last entry 20:45:00 Open in 3 darshan sessions: 7:30 AM–2:00 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM. Abhisheka before each session. See time slots for details. |
| Friday | 05:00:00 – 21:00:00 | Last entry 20:45:00 Friday special: Abhisheka 5:00–6:30 AM, early darshan from 6:30 AM, afternoon 3:30–6:00 PM, night 7:30–9:00 PM. See time slots for details. |
| Saturday | 06:00:00 – 21:00:00 | Last entry 20:45:00 Open in 3 darshan sessions: 7:30 AM–2:00 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM. Abhisheka before each session. See time slots for details. |
| Sunday | 06:00:00 – 21:00:00 | Last entry 20:45:00 Open in 3 darshan sessions: 7:30 AM–2:00 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM. Abhisheka before each session. See time slots for details. |
Show timings
| Monday | 06:00 – 07:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Morning) |
| Monday | 07:30 – 14:00 | Morning Session |
| Monday | 07:30 – 14:00 | Morning Darshan |
| Monday | 07:30 – 10:00 | Dasoha — Morning Meal |
| Monday | 12:00 – 15:30 | Dasoha — Afternoon Meal |
| Monday | 15:30 – 18:00 | Afternoon Darshan |
| Monday | 18:00 – 19:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Evening) |
| Monday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Night Darshan |
| Monday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Dasoha — Night Meal |
| Tuesday | 06:00 – 07:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Morning) |
| Tuesday | 07:30 – 14:00 | Morning Darshan |
| Tuesday | 07:30 – 10:00 | Dasoha — Morning Meal |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 15:30 | Dasoha — Afternoon Meal |
| Tuesday | 15:30 – 18:00 | Afternoon Darshan |
| Tuesday | 18:00 – 19:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Evening) |
| Tuesday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Night Darshan |
| Tuesday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Dasoha — Night Meal |
| Wednesday | 06:00 – 07:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Morning) |
| Wednesday | 07:30 – 14:00 | Morning Darshan |
| Wednesday | 07:30 – 10:00 | Dasoha — Morning Meal |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 15:30 | Dasoha — Afternoon Meal |
| Wednesday | 15:30 – 18:00 | Afternoon Darshan |
| Wednesday | 18:00 – 19:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Evening) |
| Wednesday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Night Darshan |
| Wednesday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Dasoha — Night Meal |
| Thursday · Today | 06:00 – 07:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Morning) |
| Thursday · Today | 07:30 – 14:00 | Morning Darshan |
| Thursday · Today | 07:30 – 10:00 | Dasoha — Morning Meal |
| Thursday · Today | 12:00 – 15:30 | Dasoha — Afternoon Meal |
| Thursday · Today | 15:30 – 18:00 | Afternoon Darshan |
| Thursday · Today | 18:00 – 19:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Evening) |
| Thursday · Today | 19:30 – 21:00 | Night Darshan |
| Thursday · Today | 19:30 – 21:00 | Dasoha — Night Meal |
| Friday | 05:00 – 06:30 | Friday Special Abhisheka |
| Friday | 06:30 – 14:00 | Morning Darshan (Friday early) |
| Friday | 07:30 – 10:00 | Dasoha — Morning Meal |
| Friday | 12:00 – 15:30 | Dasoha — Afternoon Meal |
| Friday | 15:30 – 18:00 | Afternoon Darshan |
| Friday | 18:00 – 19:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Evening) |
| Friday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Night Darshan |
| Friday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Dasoha — Night Meal |
| Saturday | 06:00 – 07:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Morning) |
| Saturday | 07:30 – 14:00 | Morning Darshan |
| Saturday | 07:30 – 10:00 | Dasoha — Morning Meal |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 15:30 | Dasoha — Afternoon Meal |
| Saturday | 15:30 – 18:00 | Afternoon Darshan |
| Saturday | 18:00 – 19:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Evening) |
| Saturday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Night Darshan |
| Saturday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Dasoha — Night Meal |
| Sunday | 06:00 – 07:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Morning) |
| Sunday | 07:30 – 14:00 | Morning Darshan |
| Sunday | 07:30 – 10:00 | Dasoha — Morning Meal |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 15:30 | Dasoha — Afternoon Meal |
| Sunday | 15:30 – 18:00 | Afternoon Darshan |
| Sunday | 18:00 – 19:30 | Daily Abhisheka (Evening) |
| Sunday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Night Darshan |
| Sunday | 19:30 – 21:00 | Dasoha — Night Meal |
