Day trip from Bangalore to Lepakshi for Temple architecture & paintings

Name: Day trip from Bangalore to Lepakshi for Temple architecture & paintings
Brand: Five Senses Tours
SKU: 4ef2f685-a77f-4f8c-9a1d-4cf821f1fa8f

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Summary

Make your way to the Brigade Gateway Campus in Bangalore to meet your private guide at 6:30am. When booking, choose whether you'd like to travel by private car or Royal Enfield motorcycle. Get a quick orientation and set off via Bellary Road, destined for Lepakshi. Pause along the 2.5-hour journey for breakfast. Once you arrive in Lepakshi, head straight for India's largest Nandi bull statue, standing 15 feet (4.5 meters) tall and formed out of a single granite block. After exploring the area around the statue, take a lunch break and then continue on to the Virabhadra Temple, an impressive example of Vijaynagara architecture. You'll spend time wandering the grounds, while your guide fills you in on the history of the building. The paintings of Lepakshi follow a unique style with elegant line-work set against an orange-red background. You'll also see Mukha Mandapa, a venue for local dances and other cultural activities; the Artha Mandapa, where the King did his worship; and where the Garbha Griha houses the deity. Depart Lepakshi around 4pm to head back to Bangalore for drop-off at your original departure point.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

Lepakshi tour is a guided tour to an Architectural jewel of the Vijayanagara Empire.It is a treasure trove of temples, sculptures, paintings and other works of art. The hanging pillar in the temple hall is a marvel of ancient structural engineering. The other highlight is the mystery of Giants who as per legends were supposed to have built the old sections of the temple. We will look for traces of the evidence left behind by Giants of their existence!

What’s included?

Private guide
Lunch
Private car
Pick up and drop
Entry/Admission - Veerabhadra Temple
Entry/Admission - Lepakshi Bull
Beverages

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Five Senses Tours

About operator:

Five Senses Tours Private Limited Company offers culture tours in India. We offer a cultural immersive experience that connects you to the essence of India and its people. We keep things local on our tours. Our guides are from the local community and don the hat of cultural ambassadors. The theme of our experiences is around the art, culture and traditions prevalent in the area. Local cuisine is an important feature of the experience we offer. We also encourage home-stays and participation in activities with the local community. Our business endeavors to strengthen local communities by providing livelihood opportunities and ensuring the travel dollars stay where they are spent. By promoting the local culture and traditions, we are attempting to create awareness of the rich local heritage and instilling a sense of pride in the local community. We believe this will go a small way in preserving the rich cultural legacy of the local communities spread all across India.