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Full Day Private Tour of Temples of Bengaluru

Bangalore, India
Full Day Private Tour of Temples of Bengaluru
  • 8 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Visit temples in and around Bengaluru (Bangalore) on a full-day private tour led by your own private guide. See different types of South Indian temple architecture including Nandi Temple, Dodda Ganesha Temple and the rock-cut Gavi Gangadareshwara, and stop at the sprawling modern complexes that make up the ISKCON temple and Art of Living International Centre.
  • Private full-day tour of Bangalore temples
  • See traditional old Hindu temples and modern temple sites
  • Check out a huge bull statue and a towering Ganesha
  • Visit a cave temple that was cut out of rock
  • Stop at the one of the world's largest ISKCON temples
  • Includes private guide and air-conditioned vehicle

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

We pick up form hotel lobby. Please provide full name and address of hotel while booking.

What To Expect

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.

Bull Temple

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dodda Ganapathi Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basavanagudi

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

ISKCON Temple Bangalore

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Venkataramana Swamy Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Art of Living International Center

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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deborahk_w, May 2024
Wonderful tour guide, knowledgeable and trustworthy. Very flexible and comfortable to spend a day with
Beautiful day exploring Hindu temples!
Iliana_R, Jan 2024
I had a beautiful day exploring a little of Bangalore with a very kind guide named Deepak. He was very knowledgeable, punctual and professional. I enjoyed our time very much and would definitely use this company again whenever I’m back to Bangalore.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Dear Ma'am Greetings from City Tours India. Thank you for beautiful review. It encourages us to do even better. We look forward to host you again.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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