Full Day Private Tour of Temples of Bengaluru


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From $199.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Bangalore, Bangalore

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Enjoy visiting the amazing temples of Bengaluru to see South India temple architecture. Also visit Art of Living International centre and more. Enjoy the services of Private local guide and Personal chauffeur with air-conditioned car.


What's Included

Fuel surcharge

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Parking Fees

Personal chauffeur with air conditioned car

Private local guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 2 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Bull Temple
Start the temple tour of Bangalore after meeting your private local guide and personal chauffeur at hotel lobby. Drive to Basavanagudi to visit famous Bull temple. This is the biggest temple of Nandi in the world measuring 15ft in height and 20 feet in length. The actual temple is small consisting only of the shrine. The temple was built in the year 1537 by the local ruler of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire. The granite structure of the statue of Nandi is cut out of a single piece of rock.Walk down to Dodda Ganesha Temple. The huge Ganesha of this popular temple is 18 ft tall in height and 16 ft wide. The lord is also generally known as Shakthi Ganapathi or Satya Ganapthi. It is usually believed that the idol of Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi is growing on its right side.Drive to Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple. This Cave Temple is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture. This 9th century temple is cut out of a single rock and is also famous for its stone discs in the forecourt. It is one amongst the few temples in Bangalore dedicated to Lord Shiva, the main idol being a Shivalinga. The front of the temple is adorned by a sculptor of Nandi. The temple also has a rare sculpture of the fire god Agni, with his two heads, seven hands and three legs.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dodda Ganapathi Temple
The granite structure of the statue of Nandi is cut out of a single piece of rock.Walk down to Dodda Ganesha Temple. The huge Ganesha of this popular temple is 18 ft tall in height and 16 ft wide. The lord is also generally known as Shakthi Ganapathi or Satya Ganapthi. It is usually believed that the idol of Dodda Ganesha Temple at Basavanagudi is growing on its right side.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basavanagudi
Drive to Basavanagudi to visit famous Bull temple. This is the biggest temple of Nandi in the world measuring 15ft in height and 20 feet in length. The actual temple is small consisting only of the shrine. The temple was built in the year 1537 by the local ruler of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Drive to ISKON temple. Sri Radha Krishna Chandra or ISKON temple is situated at Hare Krishna Hill.

This Neo-Classical temple is attached to a cultural complex occupying a seven acre hillock. It is one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world.Try some vegetarian lunch (at your own cost) at one of the cafeterias within temple complex.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
Drive to Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple. This Cave Temple is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture. This 9th century temple is cut out of a single rock and is also famous for its stone discs in the forecourt. It is one amongst the few temples in Bangalore dedicated to Lord Shiva, the main idol being a Shivalinga. The front of the temple is adorned by a sculptor of Nandi. The temple also has a rare sculpture of the fire god Agni, with his two heads, seven hands and three legs.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Venkataramana Swamy Temple
Venkataramanswamy Temple was built over 300 years ago and is home to some very interesting and intricate carvings. Though it is a relatively small temple the lion brackets and carvings of human and animal figures make it a unique example of Dravidian civilization. The figures of the Gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva adorn the walls. The idol in the sanctum sanitarium, is Lord Venkatarama.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Art of Living International Center
Visit Art of Living International Centre, Situated on the top of the Panchagiri Hills, 24km southwest of Bangalore, near Udipalya village. The campus is spread over 65 acres, with an abundance of flowering foliage spread along winding footpaths, a peaceful lake and the exquisitely beautiful Vishalakshi Mantap, the central meditation hall. Started in 1986, the ashram is an exquisite blend of the old and the new. The Ashram is an ideal location for reflection and retreat, where people from all backgrounds, religions and ethnicity come together in knowledge, celebration and service. Feel free to attend some of meditation sessions ( most times free) or jump on to the Ashram bus tour ( 1:30 hours tour for Free ) if seats are available.Return back to the hotel with wonderful memories.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

nice place
shinto j, 30-04-2018
it is one of the famous temple in bangalore, karnataka.
the location is good and good to visit for the tour parties.




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