Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta

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Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta is a hill near Kanakapura in Karnataka, about 70 km south of Bangalore. At the top is a temple to Lord Ranganatha Swamy, tucked under a large granite rock. The hill is also called Billikal Betta because the whitish rocks near the summit are visible from far away. The peak rises to about 3,780 feet (1,152 meters).

The hill lies in a forest reserve with shrub forest, where elephants and other wildlife can be seen. The vegetation is typical of high hills and becomes thick after the monsoon. The adjoining forests are home to elephants and other local wildlife. The view from the top is beautiful, with a look over the surrounding Kanakapura hills.

There is an annual festival on January 14 at the top to honor the gods of the temples here. The summit can be reached by trekking or via an alternate track from Kanakapura. Visitors should exercise extra care as elephants roam in the area.