
Birthplace of engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya, featuring his ancestral home, a museum, and the large Sathya Sai Grama spiritual center near Nandi Hills.
Muddenahalli is a small village primarily known as the birthplace of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of India's most respected engineers and statesmen. The main point of interest here is his ancestral home, which has been converted into a memorial and museum. Visitors can walk through the rooms where he lived, viewing personal artifacts, photographs, awards, and displays detailing his life and immense contributions to India's development. The atmosphere is simple and reflective, offering a glimpse into the life of a great mind.
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Muddenahalli Village, Chikkaballapura Taluk, Muddenahalli, Nandi-Hills, Karnataka, India
Air
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) is the nearest airport, located about 40 km away. It takes approximately 1 hour to reach by taxi.
Train
Chikkaballapura Railway Station (CBP) is the nearest major station, about 15 km away. You can hire an auto-rickshaw or taxi from the station. Doddaballapur (DBU) is another option, around 25 km away.
Road
Muddenahalli is easily accessible by road from Bengaluru, about 60 km away via NH44. The drive takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. KSRTC buses run regularly from Bengaluru to Chikkaballapura, from where local transport is available.
Local Transport
Within the Chikkaballapura area, auto-rickshaws are the primary mode of local transport. For tourists, hiring a cab for a full day trip from Bengaluru is the most convenient option to cover Muddenahalli and other nearby attractions like Nandi Hills.
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