Things to do in Krishnarajanagara, Karnataka
Krishnarajanagara is a town and taluk in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is approximately 41.1km from Mysore city .
6 places to visit in and around Krishnarajanagara, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Chunchanakatte Falls
Chunchanakatte Falls is a waterfall on the Kaveri River, near the village of Chunchanakatte in saligrama taluk of Mysore district, Karnataka, India. Water cascades from a height of about 20 meters.
Wikipedia - 2Krishna Raja Sagara
Krishna Raja Sagara, also known as KRS and, locally, as Kannambadi Katte, is a lake and the dam that forms it. Both sit near the settlement of Krishna Raja Sagara in the Indian State of Karnataka.
Wikipedia - 3Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary
Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Mysore district of Karnataka, India. It was declared as a wildlife sanctuary on 30 April 1985.
Wikipedia - 4Venugopala Swamy Temple
The Venugopala Swamy Temple located at Hosa Kannambadi, near Krishna Raja Sagara, is an example of Hoysala architecture in Karnataka, India.
Wikipedia - 5Arakeshwara Temple, Haleyedatore
Hale Yedatore, a village in the Krishnaraja Nagara taluk of the Mysore district, Karnataka state, India is located about four kilometers north of the commercially important newly built town of Krishnarajanagara, and about 44 km north-west of the historically…
Wikipedia - 6St. Anthony's Basilica, Dornahalli
St. Anthony's Basilica in Dornahalli, Karnataka is a Catholic shrine dedicated to St.
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Best time to visit Krishnarajanagara
Best weather: Oct–May.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 22°C | 3 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 24°C | 6 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 27°C | 22 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 28°C | 60 mm |
| May | Pleasant | 26°C | 140 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 23°C | 306 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 22°C | 366 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 22°C | 279 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 22°C | 198 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 22°C | 155 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 21°C | 63 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 20°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Krishnarajanagara
- Nearest railway station: Krishnarajanagara (KRNR), 2 km away.
- Nearest airport: Mysuru Airport (MYQ), 39 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Krishnarajanagara costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Krishnarajanagara is not included.
Compare Krishnarajanagara with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krishnarajanagara | – | Oct–May | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Hunsur | 20 km | Oct–May | 7 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary | 29 km | Oct–May | 32 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Pandavapura | 31 km | Oct–May | 21 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sindhagatta | 32 km | Oct–May | 14 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Krishnarajanagara; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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What are the best places to visit in Krishnarajanagara?
The best known are Chunchanakatte Falls, Krishna Raja Sagara, Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary, Venugopala Swamy Temple, Arakeshwara Temple, Haleyedatore.
When is the best time to visit Krishnarajanagara?
Best weather: Oct–May.
How do I reach Krishnarajanagara?
Nearest railway station: Krishnarajanagara (KRNR), 2 km away. Nearest airport: Mysuru Airport (MYQ), 39 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Krishnarajanagara cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Krishnarajanagara is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.