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Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta is a hill located in the Gundlupete Taluk, Chamarajanagar district. We were on our way to Bandipur when we decided to visit Gopalaswamy Betta. It had been a long time since I had been to this beautiful place. However, when we saw the crowd on the way, we decided to go to Bandipur first and visit Gopalaswamy Betta on our way back. Gopalaswamy Betta gets its name from the ancient ascetic temple dedicated to Lord Krishna on top of the hill. The name "Himavad" comes from the fact that the hill is often covered in mist throughout the year. To reach the temple, we needed to park our vehicles and take a government bus or opt for a Jeep ride, which cost us 1500 rupees for a round trip. Since there were seven of us, we chose the Jeep due to the crowded bus. Halfway up the hill, it started raining heavily, making the journey quite challenging, especially with children. The strong wind made it impossible to use an umbrella, and the visibility was so poor...

I usually visit Bandipura during the summer or dry season, but this time, I went during the peak monsoon. We booked our stay at the Bandipura Country Club. Driving through the dense forest in heavy rain feels quite intense, and the chances of spotting wild animals during the monsoon are very low. Since we booked our stay on weekdays, there weren’t many people around, but the steady rain didn’t allow us to enjoy the resort to the fullest. Staying at the Country Club was a special experience because deer would often walk near our balcony, which was quite charming. We initially planned to go for a safari in Bandipura, but instead, we opted for a safari in Madhumalai National Park. They charged 4500 rupees for a jeep ride, which lasted for 3 hours. Even though we knew that we might not see many wild animals, we decided to go for it, mainly for the kids. It was their first time in a jeep, and we didn’t want them to be disappointed. During the safari, we were able to spot some beautiful bird...