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Madhugiri is a city in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The city derives its name from a hillock, Madhu-giri (honey-hill) which lies to its south. Madhugiri is one of the 34 educational districts of the Karnataka state. [2]
The Complete Guide to Madhugiri Fort Trek. Madhugiri Trek is one of the most spoken- about treks, among the treks in Karnataka. This trek is to the peak of the second-largest monolith of Asia. The highlight is the rock dome, atop which stands a fort!
Dec 4, 2017 · Madhugiri, a popular tourist destination lies in the district of Tumkur in Karnataka. Asia’s second largest monolith, Madhugiri stands at a height of 3930 feet. A rock dome is the highlight of this place and fort stands on top of it. The climb is quite steep and there are three gateways to the fort.
Sep 23, 2024 · The fort, also known as the Madhugiri Hill Fort, stands tall at an elevation of 3,930 feet and is considered to be one of the largest monolithic rock formations in Asia.Madhugiri is well-connected by road and is located at a distance of 105 km from Bangalore and 43 km from Tumkur.
Jan 14, 2017 · Madhugiri is a single hill and the second largest monolith in entire Asia. The small town is at a distance of 100 kms from Bangalore and is famous for its fort and temples. Many tourists visit Madhugiri to visit the fort, which is famous for its architecture and was built by the Vijayanagar Dynasty. The fort is perched on a steep slope of the hill.
Jan 16, 2019 · You can catch a glimpse of the ruins of the fort and panoramic views of the Madhugiri town. There are three temples that are atop the hillock. The hill and the fort date back to 1670 AD which was ruled by Raja Hira Gowda.
Jan 1, 2021 · Madhugiri hill overlooking Madhugiri town in Tumkur district is located about 120 kms away from Bangalore city. This place turned out to be a hidden gem right in Bangalore's backyard. The hill is Asia's second largest granite monolith at 3930 feet and is striking even from a distance of 10 kms.
