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by Afia Ahmad on Feb 01, 2011
Karnataka is one of the most popular tourist destination in India. Be it heritage, culture, monuments, wildlife ro natural attractions, Karnataka is replete with all!
History
Sravanabelagola in Karnataka is a holy destination wherein Jains from all over the world come to pay their homage. History has it that the Bhadrabahu Swami, the last shruta-kevali had meditated at the two hills of Chandragiri and Vindyagiri. His pupil, Chandragupta Mauray, the founder of the Mauryan dynasty is also believed to have meditated here.
The city was also the seat of King Asoka, who built the Chandragupta Basandi, dedicated to Chandragupta Maurya in the 3rd century. Various memorials dedicated to the monks and Shravaks can also be found here.
The 57 feet tall monolithic statue of Bhagwan Gomateshwara Bahubali, for which Sravanabelagola is so famous for, was built by the Chmaundaraya the general of king Gangaraya.
Travel within city
Sravanabelagola is a city located in the state of Karnataka. It is around 150 km from the city of
Bangalore. Sravanabelagola is known for its various pilgrimage centers and many Jain pilgrimage centers surround the area. The nearest airport is at Mysore and there are many cab services from
Mysore to Sravanabelagola. For those interested in a day trip from Mysore or Bangalore cabs are the best options. The roads from Mysore to Sravanabelagola are in excellent condition and the cabs are relatively cheap.
Taxi
Hiring a cab from Mysore or Bangalore is the best option as there are many sites in the city of Sravanabelagola that a traveler can visit. Cabs are the easiest way to travel around the city and the traveler can opt for this. Cab operators in Mysore charge per km or per day depending the operators and vehicles. They charge around INR 1500 per day for A/C cabs from Mysore and INR 2500 from Bangalore. Some of the cab operators are,
Geo Rental Cabs, Phone No-080 25631988
Suhalaya Travels, Phone No-080 65683577
City Cabs, Phone No- 080 22238736
Auto Rickshaw
There may be local autos which are an easy way to get around. It is advisable to have a cab at the traveler’s disposal as local travel options may not be advisable. There are no separate night fares for auto rickshaws.
Hotels
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