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Shravanabelagola in August
Karnataka, India
August at Shravanabelagola: 20â27°C, Karnataka monsoon. Bahubali hill climb wet and barefoot â shoulder, take the slow step-by-step pace.
Why August scores 3/5
Weather
August at Shravanabelagola: 20â27°C, Karnataka monsoon. Bahubali hill climb wet and barefoot â shoulder, take the slow step-by-step pace.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good road.. public transport: Buses from Hassan and Channarayapatna.. from nearest city: Hassan 50km. Bangalore 145km. Mysore 84km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Shravanabelagola police station. nearest hospital: Government hospital in town. Hassan (50km) for district hospital.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Basic signal in town.
Kids
Not ideal for kids â Impressive monolith for older kids
Elevation
805m â Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- âTravelers with basic fitness
- âRemote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- âThose with mobility issues
- âFamilies with young children
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool mornings. Comfortable for the 614-step climb. |
| February | 4/5 | Pleasant. Good for climb. |
| March | 3/5 | Getting warmer. Steps hot by afternoon. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot granite steps â painful barefoot. Go early morning only. |
| May | 1/5 | Extremely hot granite. Do not attempt afternoon climb. |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon brings relief. Steps slippery when wet. |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon. Steps slippery but temperature comfortable. |
| Augustviewing | 3/5 | August at Shravanabelagola: 20â27°C, Karnataka monsoon. Bahubali hill climb wet and barefoot â shoulder, take the slow step-by-step pace. |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Comfortable temperature. Steps dry. |
| October | 5/5 | Best â cool granite, clear views from top, pleasant climb. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Cool mornings. Perfect for barefoot climb. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak â cool, dry. Ideal. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hassan 50km. Bangalore 145km. Mysore 84km.. Roads: Good road.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Buses from Hassan and Channarayapatna.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
805m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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