Muthurayaswamy Betta Trek
Bengaluru South (formerly Ramanagara), Karnataka
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916 mhighest point- Max altitude
- 916 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
Only about 2.3 km there and back, but it gains about 230 m in one kilometre on bare granite with stretches Indiahikes puts at around 60 degrees and no marked path above the temple; the rock is slippery when wet.
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Siddlukallu Kere lake, Hunasanahalli → Siddlukallu Kere lake (via Muthurayaswamy temple and summit)
686 m → 916 m → 686 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Siddlukallu Kere lake, Hunasanahalli
at 686 mLoading forecast…
High point · Muthurayaswamy Betta summit
at 916 mLoading forecast…
Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Siddlukallu Kere lake, Hunasanahalli (nearest town: Ramanagara)
- Nearest railway
- Ramanagara (on the Bengaluru–Mysuru line), then an auto-rickshaw to Hunasanahalli, about 8 km
- Nearest airport
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- By road
- Bengaluru (Bengaluru–Mysuru highway past Bidadi to Ramanagara, then MG Road past the railway station onto Muduwadi road for about 5.5 km to Hunasanahalli Gram Panchayat, left on Hunsanahalli thop road and left again on Siddlukallu Kere road); Ramanagara town (about 8 km; auto-rickshaw under ₹100, per Indiahikes)
- Drive
- About 1.5 h from Bengaluru
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹200–800
With an operator
₹1,000–2,000
Per person, ex-Bengaluru, day trip. Estimates only: we found no operator publishing a price for this hike, and Indiahikes documents it as a do-it-yourself trek. Self-guided covers a KSRTC bus or train to Ramanagara and back, an auto-rickshaw to Hunasanahalli (under ₹100 each way, Indiahikes) and food in Ramanagara. The guided figure assumes a hired car from Bengaluru with a local helper, shared by a small group.
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Good mobile network all along the trek, as it is close to Ramanagara town (Indiahikes).
- Last ATM
- Ramanagara town (about 8 km)
- Nearest hospital
- Rotary BGS Global Hospital and Ramakrishna Hospital, Ramanagara, about 8 km from Hunasanahalli
- Water
- No water sources on the hike; carry at least 2 litres per person.
Highlights
- 360-degree view from the 916 m summit over the granite hillocks around Ramanagara and down onto the town
- Rock-cut steps from the lake to the Muthurayaswamy temple on the lower slope
- A hidden seasonal waterfall on the hillside that flows during and just after the monsoon
- A lake with a check dam and a small overflow fall at the base, good for a rest after the climb
- Quiet alternative to the neighbouring Handi Gundi Betta
Risks
- Steep bare granite (around 60 degrees in places) above the temple; it is slippery in rain, and Indiahikes advises against climbing in the monsoon. Wear shoes with good grip.
- No defined trail above the temple: keep to the right side of the hill, as the left is thick with vegetation; thorny shrubs line the way.
- The way down to the seasonal waterfall crosses steep, slippery sections.
- In the monsoon the lake can overflow and flood the approach road; Indiahikes suggests walking through the mango orchard on the left to reach the base.
- Little shade and strong sun in March–May; start early and carry water, as there is none on the hill.
- Ramanagara's rocky hills are leopard country. In May 2026 Karnataka's Chief Wildlife Warden suspended trekking paths in areas with leopards, tigers, elephants or bears until each route is certified; Muthurayaswamy Betta is not on the Aranya Vihaara portal and Indiahikes says no permission is needed, but check locally before you go.
Know before you go
Questions
Do I need a permit for Muthurayaswamy Betta?
Indiahikes says no permission is needed for the trek, and it is not listed on the Karnataka Forest Department's Aranya Vihaara booking portal. After the state's May 2026 suspension of trekking in wildlife areas, ask locally in Hunasanahalli before you climb.
How long is the Muthurayaswamy Betta trek and how hard is it?
About 2.3 km there and back with roughly 230 m of climb: about 10 minutes on rock-cut steps to the temple, then about 40 minutes straight up the rock to the summit. It is short enough for fit beginners, but some stretches are steep granite.
When is the best time to do Muthurayaswamy Betta?
Indiahikes says the hill can be climbed all year, but the best time is just after the monsoon, when the lake at the base is full and the seasonal waterfall flows. Avoid climbing in the rains, when the rock is slippery.
How do I reach Muthurayaswamy Betta from Bengaluru?
Take a bus or train to Ramanagara (most Bengaluru–Mysuru trains stop there), then an auto-rickshaw to Hunasanahalli Gram Panchayat, about 8 km. The trek starts at the end of Siddlukallu Kere road, beside the lake.
Is there water or food on the trail?
No. There are no water sources on the hike, so carry at least 2 litres. Eat in Ramanagara before and after the climb.
In an emergency
Save these numbers before you lose signal. Tap to call.
- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: Bengaluru South (formerly Ramanagara)Karnataka
- Nearest hospital
- Rotary BGS Global Hospital and Ramakrishna Hospital, Ramanagara, about 8 km from Hunasanahalli
- Last ATM
- Ramanagara town (about 8 km)
- Phone network
- Good mobile network all along the trek, as it is close to Ramanagara town (Indiahikes).
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Sources
Last reviewed:
- Muthurayaswamy Betta Trek - An Unknown Trek through the Rocky Outcrop Loaded with Surprises — Indiahikes
Photos: Abhishektasp, CC BY-SA 4.0
