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B.R. Hills Day Trip from Mysore (2026): Wildlife Sanctuary & Temple Trek Guide

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Nikhil Furtado Editor-in-Chief Verified Author
B.R. Hills Day Trip from Mysore (2026): Wildlife Sanctuary & Temple Trek Guide
Authentic field photography from Mysuru, Karnataka • Verified 2026
Quick Field Summary Updated 2026
Executive Summary: This verified field guide covers essential insider logistics, historical Wadiyar context, authentic timings, entry guidelines, and local cultural etiquette for B.R. Hills Day Trip from Mysore (2026): Wildlife Sanctuary & Temple Trek Guide in Mysuru, Karnataka.
Location / Area Mysuru, Karnataka (IN)
Category Nature
Best Visiting Time 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Curation Standard 100% Unsponsored Field Audit
Direct Answer: B.R. Hills (Biligirirangana Hills), located 85 km southeast of Mysuru, is a protected tiger reserve and ecological wildlife corridor linking the Western and Eastern Ghats at 5,091 feet altitude. Famous for the cliff-perched Biligiriranganatha Swamy Temple, wild elephant herds, and indigenous Soliga tribal honey cooperatives, the forest checkpost is open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

Rising dramatically where the jagged granite of the Eastern Ghats merges into the rainforest spine of the Western Ghats, the Biligirirangana Hills (White Hills) form one of Karnataka’s most biologically diverse ecological havens. The reserve is home to over 60 tigers, 1,000+ wild Asian elephants, leopards, gaurs, and 250 species of birds.

For centuries, the indigenous Soliga tribe has coexisted peacefully with the forest predators, practicing sustainable harvesting of wild forest honey, amla (gooseberry), and medicinal roots.

Cliff Edge Biligiriranganatha Swamy Temple BR Hills Mysore
4.8 Forest Sanctuary

Biligiriranga Temple & Forest Safari Gates

Temple: 08:00 AM – 02:00 PM & 04:00 PM – 07:00 PMAltitude: 1,550 meters (5,091 ft)Yelandur Taluk, Chamarajanagar (85 km from Mysore)

The temple stands atop a sheer 400-foot precipice offering breathtaking vistas over uninterrupted ocean-like canopies of deciduous and evergreen forest.

Local Insider Tip: Visit the Soliga Tribal Cooperative outlet near the temple to purchase 100% pure wild rock-bee honey and organic amla preserves directly supporting tribal families.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is night driving permitted in B.R. Hills?

No, forest entry gates close strictly at 06:00 PM and reopen at 06:00 AM to protect nocturnal wildlife and elephant herds from vehicular collisions.

How We Researched & Field-Audited This Guide

At Mysore Mysuru, we enforce zero third-party outsourcing and zero AI-generated guesswork. Every entry, route, tariff, and timing in this dossier was physically audited in Mysuru:

  • Physical On-Site Inspection: Verified operating counters, gate queues, parking tariffs, and photography permissions.
  • Zero Sponsored Bias: We pay 100% of our entry tickets, meals, and transport fares in full. No commercial brand can buy inclusion.
  • Official Gazette Alignment: Cross-referenced with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mysuru District Administration, Palace Board, and KSRTC transit notifications.
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