Full Day Private Tour of Temples of Bengaluru

Summary

Your private guide and driver pick you up in the morning at your hotel to begin your Bengaluru tour. Drive to Basavanagudi to visit Nandi Temple, famous for the hulking granite bull statue that is carved from a single piece of rock. Walk over to nearby Dodda Ganesha Temple to view the Ganesha statue that stands 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall and 16 feet (4.9 meters) wide. Hop back in your vehicle to go to the 9th-century cave temple Gavi Gangadareshwara Temple, a fine example of Indian rock-cut architecture. Head over to Venkataramanswamy Temple, which dates back more than 300 years ago and has walls adorned with the figures of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Next up, visit the Hare Krishna's ISKCON temple, which is located at Hare Krishna Hill and rates as one of the largest ISKCON temples in the world. If you like, you can purchase a vegetarian lunch at one of the cafeterias within temple complex.  The last temple of the tour is the Art of Living International Centre, situated on top of the Panchagiri Hills, 15 miles (24km) to the southwest of Bangalore. Have the option to attend a meditation sessions or take the Ashram bus tour if seats are available. Your full-day tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

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?

  • Private local guide

  • Personal chauffeur with air conditioned car

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Fuel surcharge

  • Parking Fees

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

City Tours India Bengaluru

About operator:

City Tours India is a place to discover unique cultural experiences from design, photography and street art experiences, to ethnic food tours, private dinners hosted by locals, underground history, sightseeing and immersive cultural exchange. City Tours India is a home for anyone looking to experience honest, local culture through experiences created and hosted by passionate local Insiders.

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