Bangalore City Half-Day Guided Temple Tour in A Private Car

Visit the 5 most popular temples in Bengaluru with a knowledgeable host and guide on this 4-hour private tour. 

Highlights

• Visit five major temples, each offering a distinct spiritual experience.
• Flexible itinerary, allowing you to choose which temples to explore based on your interest.
• Discover Bangalore’s rich religious history and architectural marvels in a short, half-day tour.
• Learn about the unique traditions and significance of each temple from your expert guide.

Detailed Overview

• The city of Bangalore was founded by Kempe Gowda as a small city and now is a cosmopolitan city, which is an IT hub for India. The city is known for its wonderful tourist attractions, but it is also known for the temples, wherein a lot of people would prefer temples over other attractions. The temples of Bangalore give off a vibrant positive vibe, and each of them is known for its own speciality. Take a tour of the temples in Bangalore and get blessed with happiness. 

Bangalore City Half-Day Guided Temple Tour Itinerary

• Your Bangalore temple tour starts with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or residence within Bangalore city limits at 9:00 AM. Your knowledgeable host cum guide will meet you for a brief introduction, ensuring you’re ready for an immersive exploration of some of the city’s most iconic and revered temples. The tour is flexible, allowing you to cover as many of the temples listed below as time permits, with the option to skip any if desired. Each temple offers a unique spiritual and cultural experience, showcasing Bangalore's rich religious heritage.
• Shrie Dodda Ganapathi Temple
  Begin your journey at the Shree Dodda Ganapathi Temple, home to a colossal idol of Lord Ganesha. The temple is a major attraction for devotees and visitors alike due to the massive size of the Ganesha idol, which is adorned with butter during special occasions. The serene atmosphere and the spiritual aura make it an ideal starting point for your temple tour.
• Big Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
  Next, head to the Big Bull Temple, dedicated to Nandi, the sacred bull and loyal mount of Lord Shiva. This temple is home to the largest monolithic Nandi statue in the world. Carved out of a single granite rock, the Nandi statue is a significant religious icon in South India and is a must-see for its grandeur and the devotion it inspires.
• Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
  Your tour continues at the Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, an ancient cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is particularly famous for its architectural precision, where, on the day of Makara Sankranti, sunlight passes through the temple’s narrow stone windows and illuminates the Shiva Linga. This rare solar alignment draws visitors and devotees from around the world.
• ISKCON Temple Bangalore
  Visit one of the largest ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temples in the world, dedicated to Radha Krishna. Located on a hilltop, the ISKCON Bangalore Temple is a blend of modern and traditional South Indian temple architecture. The temple is a spiritual hub, offering a peaceful retreat with its large prayer halls, beautiful deities, and spiritual atmosphere. You’ll experience the vibrant energy of devotional chanting and rituals here.
• Shivoham Shiva Temple
  Continue to the Shivoham Shiva Temple near Old Airport Road, known for its impressive 65-foot tall statue of Lord Shiva seated in a meditative posture. The temple also houses a 25-foot-tall Shiva Linga, making it a major spiritual destination for Shiva devotees. The temple offers an immersive spiritual experience, including a walk through a cave designed to replicate the 12 Jyotirlingas of India, adding a unique touch to your visit.
• After the completion of the temple visits, the tour concludes with a drop-off at the historic Bangalore Palace. You’ll have the option to explore this royal palace, known for its Tudor-style architecture and lush gardens, at your own pace after the tour.