About Madugiri ( Madhugiri )

Madhugiri is a Taluk Head Quarter in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. At 3930 feet elevation, Madhugiri is a single hill. It is the second largest monolith in Asia. Nestled in its steep slopes is a fort, once credited to Hyder Ali. Antaralada Bagilu, Diddibagilu, and Mysore Gate are the three gateways of the fort. A series of doorways leads to the hillock. The ruined temple of Gopalakrishna is located at the top. Madhugiri is not so commercialised place; Tourists should not have any problem finding light food. It is much better to carry food and lots of water. Madhugiri, or also known as Maddagiri, is located around 43km north to Tumkur town. Madhugiri is famous for its giant rock overlooking the town and the fort nestling in its steep slopes. The giant rock is the second largest monolith of Asia. This monolith and the surrounding greenery of Madhugiri are the main attractions. The place has old temples of Venkataramanaswami and Malleshwara built by the Vijayanagara...