Dhanushkoti

Dhanushkoti is a hilltop viewpoint located on the rocky hill above Melukote town in Mandya district, Karnataka. Situated near the Yoga Narasimha Temple, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding plains, agricultural fields and the historic temple town below. The site is known for its natural rock formations and tranquil setting, and is visited for sightseeing, photography and short treks. It forms part of the Melukote heritage and pilgrimage circuit.

Visitors can expect a rocky hilltop setting reached by steps and uneven paths near the Yoga Narasimha Temple. The area consists of exposed boulders and open viewpoints overlooking Melukote town, the Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple complex, and the surrounding countryside. There are no major built structures at the point itself; the experience is primarily sightseeing, photography and enjoying panoramic views in a quiet, natural environment.

Melukote is a historic temple town associated with the 12th-century philosopher Sri Ramanujacharya and the Hoysala and Vijayanagara periods; Dhanushkoti lies within this historic hill complex near the Yoga Narasimha Temple

The hill and viewpoint are part of the sacred landscape of Melukote, a prominent centre for Srivaishnava tradition, visited by pilgrims as part of the Cheluvanarayana Swamy and Yoga Narasimha Temple circuit