Quick Facts

Geography and Climate:

• Topography: Surrounded by lush forests, hills, and rivers.
• Elevation: Around 640 meters (2,100 feet) above sea level.
• Climate:
  • Type: Tropical wet and dry.
  • Summer: (March to May) Warm but not extremely hot.
  • Monsoon: (June to September) Heavy rainfall due to South-West Monsoon.
  • Winter: (November to February) Mild and pleasant.
• Rainfall: One of the rain-rich districts of Karnataka, average ~ 1,000–1,500 mm annually.