Lepakshi Temple Day Tour from Bangalore
Why we love it?
The Lepakshi Temple Day Tour from Bangalore offers a comprehensive exploration of the iconic Lepakshi Temple, renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history. Spanning 6 hours and 30 minutes, this tour is ideal for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and those seeking a cultural experience outside the bustling city of Bangalore. Participants can enjoy a private AC car or van for convenience, and options for an English-speaking local guide and lunch enhance the experience. Distinctive features of the tour include the temple's remarkable frescoes and the famous hanging pillar, making it a unique journey into the artistic heritage of India.
Inclusions
- Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
- English speaking local guide, if option selected.
- Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
- Lunch, if option selected.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Government Taxes.
Exclusions
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary
Step 1
9:00 AM - Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Bangalore and you'll embark on a scenic 2-hour drive to Lepakshi Temple.
Step 2
Lepakshi Temple: This 16th-century temple complex is located in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh and is renowned for its stunning stone carvings, intricate murals, and unique architectural features. Some of the highlights of the temple include the Veerabhadra Temple, the Natya Mantapa (dance hall), the Kalyana Mandapa (marriage hall), and the Mukha Mantapa (main hall), which features 38 massive pillars.
The Hanging Pillar: This is perhaps the most famous feature of Lepakshi Temple. One of the pillars in the main hall is suspended in the air and is not touching the ground. You can even pass a thin piece of paper or a cloth through the gap between the pillar and the ground.
Nandi Statue: The temple complex also features a giant statue of Nandi, the sacred bull, which is carved from a single granite block and is considered one of the largest Nandi statues in the world.
1:00 PM - Take a break for lunch and enjoy local cuisine at a nearby restaurant.
Step 3
2:00 PM - Depart Lepakshi Temple and start your journey back to Bangalore.
6:00 PM - Arrive back in Bangalore and get dropped off at your hotel.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Please provide up pick up information at least one day before the tour
- Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
