Mes Secrets Inconnus

Executing the plan with the little one is quite tiresome. Especially if it involves leaving home in the morning. We planned to leave home by 7 am to reach Himvad Gopalswamy betta and on the way back reach Nanjangud. But unfortunately by the time everyone( including the little one) got ready , it was around 8.30 am and we decided have to our breakfast in Mysore itself as we were aware that we wont get any stuff in betta. We had our breakfast at the GTR( Gayathri Tiffin room) which during the last decade was a hot joint for breakfast, especially with the people who used to walk upto Chamundi Hills.

After our quick breakfast we made ourselves ready to Himvad Gopalswamy Betta(HGB). To reach HGB you need to take the Nanjangud road and go further to Gundulpet. From Gundlupet its around 10kms to reach the foot hill of HGB. Once you reach the arch , you need to go another 8 kms before you hit the peak. The road from Gundlupet to HGB is pathetic, narrow and dusty. The last 8 kms to the peak is very very steep, I could only drive in 2nd gear. Once on the peak you will forget all the pains, this i can assure. Its so beautiful. Add to this the temple, it only makes it better. There are many scenic spots you can visit here.

The place is called Himvad because any time you go this place it is always covered with mist. There are a series of 6 hills here, this being the 6th and this is the one which is always covered with mist. On top of this hill, you have Gopal swamy temple. The priest is kind enough to always tell you the story of this HGB :-)