Biligiriranga Hills

The Biligiriranga Hills are a forested mountain range in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district at about 1,279 metres and form a rare ecological bridge between two major mountain systems. For those asking Biligiriranga hills which district, they lie in Chamarajanagar and are uniquely positioned where the Biligiriranga hills part of Eastern Ghats meet the Western Ghats, making them exceptionally biodiverse. Many also wonder Biligiriranga hills part of which range, as the region blends characteristics of both ghats into a single landscape. The surrounding Biligiri Ranganatha Temple Tiger Reserve spans 540 square kilometres and shelters tigers, elephants, leopards, gaur and the endemic Nilgiri langur. At the summit stands the revered Biligiriranga hills temple, an 800 year old Vishnu shrine that remains spiritually central to the Soliga tribal community. The Soliga, whose traditional forest rights are legally recognised, run homestays that offer authentic cultural experiences within the reserve. Visitors are advised to check Biligiriranga hills timings for temple visits and safari entries before planning their trip.The Biligiriranga Hills are a forested mountain range in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district at about 1,279 metres and form a rare ecological bridge between two major mountain systems. For those asking Biligiriranga hills which district, they lie in Chamarajanagar and are uniquely positioned where the Biligiriranga hills part of Eastern Ghats meet the Western Ghats, making them exceptionally biodiverse. Many also wonder Biligiriranga hills part of which range, as the region blends characteristics of both ghats into a single landscape. The surrounding Biligiri Ranganatha Temple Tiger Reserve spans 540 square kilometres and shelters tigers, elephants, leopards, gaur and the endemic Nilgiri langur. At the summit stands the revered Biligiriranga hills temple, an 800 year old Vishnu shrine that remains spiritually central to the Soliga tribal community. The Soliga, whose traditional forest rights are legally recognised, run homestays that offer authentic cultural experiences within the reserve. Visitors are advised to check Biligiriranga hills timings for temple visits and safari entries before planning their trip.