Mysuru - A day out at CHAMUNDI HILLS with Friends Vlog
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Chamundi Hills is the prime landmark of Mysore city, visible almost from anywhere in the city center. The hill has very close association with the founding of the city. In fact the very name of Mysore is associated with the hill.
The hilltop is the place where her shrine is located. The mythology continues... According to some beliefs the Chamundi Hills is in fact in the shape of the fallen demon!
Chamundi Hills has an important place in the history of Mysore. The oldest temple in Mysore, the Mahabaleshwara temple is located atop the Chamundi Hills. So is the oldest inscription found in Mysore. That was roughly made around the 9th century AD.
Coming to the present day, Chamundi Hills is equally important from a religious and tourism perspective. So what are the attractions? Obviously, the most important attraction is the temple of Chamundeswari with its imposing Chola style tower. This temple is located at the highest point in the temple. Next to it are a few more (older) temples, notably the Mahabaleshwara temple.
A little before the temple, close to the parking lot and the Chamundi bus stand is the brightly painted statue of Mahishasura. For tourists, this is a must do place for a group photograph,Mahishasura included!
Chamundi Hills is riddled with a few paths to go to the hilltop, where the main temple is located. The most popular and the most frequented is the so called Chamundi Hills Road. This road starts from a junction of NH 212, on the outskirts of the city and wriggles its way up to the hill top. This is the bus route.
The Chamundi Bus stand too is located close to the parking lot. Reaching Chamundi Hilltop by bus or even trek (!) is described later.
The hilltop is about 10-12 km drive from the Mysore city.
DESCRIPTION CREDITS: http://mysore.ind.in/chamundi-hills