Gundlupet, in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka, is aptly called ‘The Flowerpot of India’ because of its vast sunflower fields and Marigold farms. A Gundlupet sunflower garden in full bloom is a glorious sight.
Gundlupet sunflower garden – A treat to the eye
A Gundlupet sunflower garden attracts nature lovers and tourists alike. There are many flower gardens. You could get lost in the beauty of the radiant and vast sunflower fields against the backdrop of the undulating hills and the clear blue sky. The sunflower fields undoubtedly are a sheer treat to the eyes. Furthermore, Gundlupet Sunflower Gardens have become selfie points because of their picturesque appeal. The sunflower fields on Kerala Road are attractive and popular selfie points. The farmers of the sunflower farms in Gundlupet charge just about Rs. 50/- per head for taking selfies amidst the golden blooms.
Best time to visit Gundlupet sunflower garden
The best time to visit Gundlupet sunflower fields is from June to September, when the flowers are abundant and in full bloom. Also, during the Gundlupet sunflower season, one gets to see the radiant sunflowers form a golden haze in the expansive land that stretches towards the horizon.
How to reach Gundlupet to watch the sunflowers
Gundlupet borders Kerala and Karnataka, where sunflowers are grown in acres and acres of land. The distance from Mysore to Gundlupet is about 60 km. Many buses can reach Gundlupet from Mysore and Calicut in Kerala. For those who travel from Bangalore, Gundlupet is on the way to Ooty. Bangalore to Gundlupet is about 206 km by road. From Chamarajanagar, Gundlupet is about 34 km.
Places of interest to visit near Gundlupet
- Bandipur National Park – (20 KM)
- Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta or Gopalaswamy Hills (Temple), (21 KM). From here, one can get stunning views of the flowers in the valleys.
- Kadasoge Shiva temple (14.5 KM)
- Manchalli cave temple (12 km)
- Narasamangala shiva temple, Terakanambi. (12 km)
- Terakanambi and Triyambakpura temples (12 km).
- Mariamma Temple, Hangala junction (12 km).
- Pada Guru Lingayat Math (11 km).
- Parvati Hills (10 km). Buses are available only in the mornings.
It’s undoubtedly worth a visit to see the host of sunflowers at Gundlupet, which is famous in Karnataka.
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