Avoid
Chitradurga in May
Karnataka, India
Extremely hot.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Extremely hot.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: NH48 excellent.. public transport: Railway station. KSRTC buses.. from nearest city: Bangalore 200km (3.5hrs). Hubli 200km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: City police station. nearest hospital: District Hospital Chitradurga
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Fort feels like an adventure — 7 walls to conquer, Obavva story exciting
Elevation
732m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Cool. Fort exploration comfortable. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Chitradurga: 16-30°C, cool mornings make the seven-walled fort climb feasible before sun hits the granite. Carry water; shade is thin on the upper ramparts. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Chitradurga: 20–35°C, last workable month for the seven-walled fort climb. Boulder terrain heats fast — start at sunrise, finish before 10am. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 38°C. Fort tiring. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Extremely hot. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon relief. |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon. Fort green. |
| August | 3/5 | August at Chitradurga: 21–28°C, soft Deccan monsoon. Seven walls green again — workable, boulder scrambles slick, take the lower loop. |
| September | 3/5 | September at Chitradurga: 21-31C. Seven-walled fort workable between showers; boulder paths slick when wet, carry grip shoes. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Chitradurga: 17–30°C, boulder terrain cool enough for the full seven-wall fort climb. Post-monsoon greens still linger between the rocks. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, ideal for fort. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bangalore 200km (3.5hrs). Hubli 200km.. Roads: NH48 excellent.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Railway station. KSRTC buses.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
732m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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