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Voykit pocket guide · India
Badanaguppe
A half-day picnic stop, not a destination: visit the temple pond and Rama Mandira, then move on to Chamarajanagar or Gundlupet.
Badanaguppe is a small village in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district, best for a short picnic or a quick look at its temple and Rama Mandira. Most travellers pass through on the way to Chamarajanagar or Gundlupet. One hour is enough; no overnight stay is needed.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (heavy rain)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹500–1,000 (day trip, no bed) · Mid ₹1,000–2,000 (day trip, no bed) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Autorickshaw (local trip) | ₹50–100 |
| Parotta and chicken biryani at Iqra restaurant | ₹100–200 |
| Soft drink | ₹20–40 |
| Banana (per piece) | ₹5–10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MYQ · Mysore Airport
- About 60 km (37 mi); limited flights. Most visitors fly into Bengaluru (BLR) and drive or take a train.About 37 mi (60 km); limited flights. Most visitors fly into Bengaluru (BLR) and drive or take a train.
Typical fares
- Train Mysore → Badanaguppe
- about ₹50–100, 1.5 h (check)
- Autorickshaw Badanaguppe → Chamarajanagar
- ₹150–250 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Autorickshaws are available for local trips; walking covers the village centre.
See and do
Known for
- Badanaguppe Temple and Pond
- Rama Mandira
- Picnic spots near the railway station
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chamarajanagar | Autorickshaw or bus, about 20 min | About 30 min |
| Gundlupet | Bus or autorickshaw, about 25 min | About 35 min |
| Mysore | Train (5 AM or 7:20 AM) or bus, about 1.5 hTrain (5 AM or 7:20 AM AM) or bus, about 1.5 h | About 2 h |
Sleep
- Chamarajanagar town
- About 10 km (6.2 mi); the nearest place with proper hotels and guesthouses.About 6.2 mi (10 km); the nearest place with proper hotels and guesthouses.
- Gundlupet
- About 15 km (9.3 mi); basic lodges and a few mid-range options.About 9.3 mi (15 km); basic lodges and a few mid-range options.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | ಎಷ್ಟು?eshtu |
| Where is the temple? | ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ?devasthana ellide |
| I want to eat | ನನಗೆ ತಿನ್ನಬೇಕುnanage tinnabeku |
| Thank you | ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳುdhanyavādagaḷu |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- No ATMs or big shops in Badanaguppe; carry cash and snacks.
- Trains from Mysore run early (5 AM and 7:20 AM); check the return schedule before you go.
- The picnic road opposite the railway station is unpaved; wear sturdy shoes.
Safe for daytime visits. No crime reported; watch for traffic on the highway and carry water in hot months.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Badanaguppe yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Badanaguppe Temple and Pond
- Rama Mandira
- Picnic spots near the railway station
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Badanaguppe, revision 5338433 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5338433
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/badanaguppe). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.