Located 2 km from the town of Mysore Turn-located in southern Karnataka (In southwest India) and is considered the second most important city in this state, the Chamundi hill is not only a unique vantage point, but also a stronghold of Hindu spirituality.
With a height of 1,062 m, this hill houses sites that are revered by many pilgrims every day. To this end, they totaled more than a thousand steps leading to the top of the mountain. However, it is also possible to walk the trip on the bus 201 (which connects the central bus station to the summit in just 40 minutes.)
Another option is to take a taxi, the fare three times that of the previous option, or opt for a private car hire.
If the traveler opts for the latter alternative, next to the car park at the base of the mountain you will find the Godly Museum, of religious and somewhat apocalyptic, and the statue of demon Mahishasura, A victim of the goddess Chamundi (revered as divine protector of the family by the local Maharajas).
When completed one-third of the climb, the newcomer will encounter the imposing Nandi sculpture (The bull of Shiva, Hindu god of destruction), carved into the rock in 1659 and 5 meters tall (making it one of the largest in the country). As an offering, the priest delivered to the pilgrim’s custody called prasad (Food used in religious ceremonies).
However, if anything highlights the Chamundi hill is the magnificent gopuram, A superb pyramidal tower, equipped with seven floors and 40 meters high.
After the visit, and while walking back to Mysore takes less than half an hour at the base of the hill you can rent a autorickshaw at a reasonable price.