Shravanabelagola

Set on two hills, this beautifully sculpted town filled with temples and statues dedicated to the Jain community. Atop the Vidhyagiri hill is the world famous monolithic statue, standing at a whopping 40 feet, of a fully undressed Gomateshwara or Bahubali. While it is a pilgrimage for the religious, climb over 700 steps to see this looming statue, even if you’re an adventurist. Once in 12 years, the statue is bathed in turmeric, honey and milk, and it’s rather a majestic sight, we’re told.