Perched at a height of 1454 m the relatively unknown Gopalaswamy Betta is an idyllic and especially beautiful hill station tucked 75 km away from Mysore. Enveloped in mist most of the time, the hills are literally an abode in the clouds giving one an ethereal feeling of walking in them. As the mist rises from the hillock, the surroundings become visible offering breathtaking glimpses. There are many scenic valleys, gorges and hills like Neeladri, Hamsadri, Garudadri, Pallava and Mallikajunagiri. Abounding in rare flora, the region is virtually a storehouse of medicinal plants.

A 13th century fort of the Palegars of Terakanambi and a temple within is believed to have been patronised by the Mysore Maharajas.

Far more wooded and quiet than many other hill stations, Gopalaswamy Betta is like a watch tower for the Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary and is an ideal picnic spot.

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Location	about 11 km from Hangala village on Gundlupet-Ooty road to the right.
Distance	Mysore (75 km)
STD Code
Language	Kannada, Hindi & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit	The region is warm and comfortable for most parts of the year with temperatures ranging from 24 to 28 C, except for the brief winter that lasts from October to January when the temperature hovers around the 19 C mark. Monsoon is erratic, but it generally rains from June to September.
Entertainment	scenic valleys, gorges and hills like Neeladri, Hamsadri, Garudadri, Pallava and Mallikajunagiri, Trekking.
How to Reach	Air: The nearest airport is Bangalore. Rail: The nearest railhead is Mysore. Road: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses ply from Mysore to Hangala. The hill station is situated 16 km southwest of Gundulpet.

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