the tallest statue on the world we cant explain this in our language our speaks cant carry the experience
Visited this place long ago and this was my second visit last week. Lot of development has happened around the small town.The climb took about 40 minutes up and down hill took about 15 mins.Not a difficult climb. Carry a hat. The weather was good and not very warm. Once on top relax or meditate...its good.But when we went it was overcrowded because of holiday weekend and lot of tourists.A must visit on this sector on the way to Belur and Halebid or Chikkamagaluru.
I visited this place during December 2014. Since it was winter season, we did not feel much tired as we started to climb up Vindhyadri hill at 7.30 am. Approximately it takes around 2 hrs to climb up and down the hill. For aged and people who feel tough to climb, they offer Doli services for a fixed price. One is not supposed to climb the hill with footwear, however one can climb with socks. It is indeed amazing that we cannot see a glimpse of Lord Bahubali till we reach the top, an amazing architecture. Best time to visit this place is during winter. One can also try climbing Chandragiri hill to see mantaps in the memory of late thirthankaras. Don't forget to try hot Alu parathas at Suranga Jain Mess, very close to main gates of Vindhyadri hill. It is bit costly, but will be a different try!
This place is considered one of the most pious pilgrimage destinations of Jains and devotees travel more than 1000km to seek blessings from Lord Bahubali.Its a 2 hours trek (max) to the top of the hill. There are steps carved into the hill to reach the statue and carriages available to carry people, up n down the hill, having difficulty walking (cost is max 1000 INR depending on weight).The statue stands upright with might. Its a peaceful destination with positive vibes circling around you. The temple on the top has statues of all tirthantakrs with Bahubaliji's being the grandest who is one of the tirthankars(holy saints) of Jain. The place offers architectural sights though not so fine but worth a watch.
Carry water with you. If you are too exhausted - take long breaks as the climb is really not much. Don't be overwhelmed -as the number of steps to the top is REALLY NOT MUCH AT ALL.
World's largest Monolithic statue of Gomateswara of more than 1500 years old and Peaceful place. Must visit place for Jainism. Place has history over 2000 yearsWhat to see----------------1) Statue of Gomateswara2) Lotus Pond3) Jain temples in Vindyagiri4) Temples in Chandragiri hill (where chandragupta mourya died)6) Beautiful scenery of city from hill topCons------Some tourists makes the place noisy and wrote their names on wall
Should not miss this place if you are visiting belur and halebeedu. Only issue is that there are no good hotels near this place. There is one hotel that was reasonable. So you wouldn’t starve if you miss having your meal before reaching there.
An Impressive place, You have to climb up 600 steps to see the statue, huge and white. The view at the top was beautiful, you can see for miles.
Beautiful statue and its the world's tallest monolithic statue.600 steps to climb . Please take a spare pair of socks as shoes are not allowed for the climb
The climb up is not all taht arduous, and you can catch your breath. The snacks and fruits in the little town are great.