Chamundi Hill & Temple Mysore Guide: Darshan Timings, 1,000 Steps & Nandi Statue
Spiritual Shrine & Viewpoint Tourist Snapshot & Quick Facts
Rising 1,062 meters above the Mysore plains, Chamundi Hill is the spiritual guardian of Mysuru. The hilltop houses the historic Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, dedicated to the fierce form of Goddess Durga who defeated the demon king Mahishasura. En route, visitors pass the iconic 16-foot monolithic Nandi Bull statue, one of the largest in India.
Distance & Hill Drive from Mysore
Located 13 km east of Mysore city, the smooth ghat road features broad scenic viewpoints overlooking the entire city layout, Mysore Palace, and Lalitha Mahal.
Top Sightseeing Points on Chamundi Hill
1. Chamundeshwari Temple & Gopuram
Features a towering 7-tier, 40-meter Dravidian entrance gopuram built during the Hoysala and Vijayanagara eras, adorned with gold finials.
2. The Monolithic Nandi Statue
Carved in 1659 CE from a single piece of black granite, this 16-foot-high, 24-foot-long Nandi is exquisitely adorned with stone bells and garlands.
How This Guide Is Prepared
Tripmakes prepares this guide for practical trip planning using local route knowledge, published attraction information, and feedback from itinerary operations. Timings, fees, weather access, and local rules can change, so confirm time-sensitive details before departure.
Reviewed: September 2026 by the Tripmakes travel planning team in Kushalnagar, Kodagu. Read our editorial and correction policy.