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Adiyogi, Lepakshi & Vidurashwatha: Mystic Tour
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Bengaluru
Discover the mystic charm of Adiyogi, Lepakshi, and Vidurashwatha on a full-day guided tour. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.
Discover the mystic charm of Adiyogi, Lepakshi, and Vidurashwatha on a full-day guided tour. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Adiyogi Shiva Statue Chikkaballapur - Among the most captivating icons of Shiva that has captured the hearts of millions of Hindus in India is this magnificent statue, situated amidst nature, approximately 70 km from Bangalore. The Adiyogi Shiva stands at an impressive height of 112 ft, set against a tranquil, verdant, and enchanting backdrop of…
- Adiyogi Shiva Statue Chikkaballapur - Among the most captivating icons of Shiva that has captured the hearts of millions of Hindus in India is this magnificent statue, situated amidst nature, approximately 70 km from Bangalore. The Adiyogi Shiva stands at an impressive height of 112 ft, set against a tranquil, verdant, and enchanting backdrop of rocky hills. The presence of Shiva, one of the three principal deities of Hinduism, is truly awe-inspiring. It holds the record as the largest bust statue ever created in the world. This statue was installed by Sadhguru of the Isha Foundation in 2023 and is a replica of an earlier statue in Coimbatore. The site is already attracting tens of thousands of visitors and is poised to become a major tourist attraction in the region. Let us offer our respects to Lord Shiva!
- Sri Vidurashwatha Temple - Ancient Hindu temples in India are enveloped in mystery as much as history. The Snake Temple at Vidurashwatha is one-of-a-kind, with no other temple like it in the entire country! Snake Gods are worshipped to bless devotees with children and good health. Devout Hindus who are denied these blessings invoke Vasuki, the Snake God of fertility, and have a statue installed on the premises to appease him. To date, there have been over 15,000 such statues, and the number continues to grow! The sight of these endless rows and columns of statues, with worshippers circling them, monkeys leaping from one to another, devotees applying turmeric and vermillion, and priests guiding the pilgrims, are typical scenes here. Visit this temple for a mystical experience! Vidurashwatha is also known as the Jalianwala Bagh of South India. On April 25, 1938, 32 Indians were shot dead by the British for defying an order not to hoist the Indian Flag during the Freedom movement. A memorial has been built to honor these brave souls.
- Shri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple - Lepakshi is a hidden gem in the architectural wonders of South India. The immense quantities of stones quarried, transported, sculpted, and assembled to construct temples in India over two millennia are a testament to the dedication and beliefs of Hindus. The Veerabhadra Swamy Temple of Lepakshi is a prime example of Vijayanagara architecture, which flourished during the 14th-16th centuries in the Deccan. Visit Lepakshi to: Witness the largest monolithic stone statues of a Bull and King Cobra; Be amazed by an ornate hanging pillar with people passing their handkerchiefs underneath it; Marvel at the 500-year-old paintings depicting Hindu mythology on the temple ceilings; Hear the story of how Lepakshi got its name through a vulture named Jatayu, who aided Lord Rama in searching for his wife; Admire and photograph the intricate carvings adorning the walls and pillars of this 500-year-old temple. If you haven’t visited Hampi yet, or don’t have the time to do so, this is your opportunity.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Entry fee at all monuments
- English tour guide
- Lunch
- Entry fee at all monuments
- English tour guide
What's Not Included
- Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver not included
- Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver not included
Additional Information
In every corner of the world, there are always experiences that remain hidden from the more glamorous ones. A visit to Adiyogi, Lepakshi, and Vidurashwatha is one such experience. It is mystic, mythical, magical, mesmerizing, magnetic, and surreal all at once!
A three-hour drive from Bangalore leads to Vidurashwatha, where tens of thousands of Cobra…
In every corner of the world, there are always experiences that remain hidden from the more glamorous ones. A visit to Adiyogi, Lepakshi, and Vidurashwatha is one such experience. It is mystic, mythical, magical, mesmerizing, magnetic, and surreal all at once!
A three-hour drive from Bangalore leads to Vidurashwatha, where tens of thousands of Cobra statues, the God of fertility, can be found. This place evokes a feeling similar to the Chinese Terracotta Warriors. Additionally, there is a memorial for 32 Indians who were killed by the British during a protest in 1938. The next destination, an hour’s drive away, is Lepakshi, which boasts exquisite stone sculptures reminiscent of Hampi. The journey continues to the breathtaking Adiyogi, the largest bust statue in the world. This day-long, eight-hour drive reveals some untouched yet extraordinary sites.
(1) Wearing sandals is advisable as footwear needs to be removed multiple times.
(2) Dress modestly, covering legs and shoulders, as you will be visiting active temples.
- Participants should wear clothes so as to cover their legs and shoulders. We have to remove shoes before visiting all three temples, and so, should be equipped accordingly. Please carry spare socks with you.
Location
Mahatma Gandhi Road
At the exit of street level on M G Road on the commercial side
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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James_s
Sep 12, 2025
Discovering Southern India - The tour begins in Bengaluru where you are picked up from your hotel in an air conditioned car. After a 2-3 hour drive, you will arrive at the Vidurashwatha Naga Temple, dedicated to the serpent god Naga Devatha.
While I was expecting to see a traditional and large structural temple, it is anything but! This is an active prayer site where the temple is the location (with a sanctum) but the significance is the snake stone statues planted throughout the gardens. These stones represent offerings to Naga for blessings of fertility and/or family health. Locals travel from all-over to visit, pray and plant stones in the gardens. I witnessed several couples making offerings to Naga (pouring coconut, buttermilk or yogurt on the stones) in the hopes of fertility or other requests. The experience here allows you (as a tourist) to connect to the spiritual and cultural aspects of birth and creation of everyday people.
The next stop was Lepakshi, my favorite stop of the day. This site is currently under consideration by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The temple here is nothing by surreal, created and carved out of granite. Intricate details adorn every column, laying out story-after-story. Don't forget to look up, as detailed frescos decorate the ceiling. Luckily my guide, Rama Krishna Aithal knew the story-board and could wake me though the significance of each. I could have spent the entire day at this temple alone as the engineering and architecture are unlike anything I have seen to-date. We left the temple and made a quick stop at the megalithic bull (Nandi), carved from a single granite boulder. I met with some locals here and just marveled in the sheer size and scale of this feature. Across the street is the giant eagle (Jatayu) perched on top of another massive boulder which overlooks Nandi.
Eventually we left and headed south, stopping along the way for lunch (veg and non-veg options) with our last stop being the Adiyogi Statue.
As you meander though local roads and valleys you eventually see the giant statue of Shiva, designed by Sadhguru, the founder and head of the Isha Foundation. It is overwhelming in size and scale and dominates the mountainous terrain. It literally takes your breath away as you see it from afar. After passing though security you make your way down the hill to the very base of the statue. There you have the opportunity to sit and relax and just absorb its grander and presence.
This full day trip was remarkable. The 3 sites were impressive in their own right. From pick-up to drop-off took exactly 12 hours, as advertised. I packed a small backpack containing some extra bottled water and medicine (bug spray, anti-ich cream - for when you get bit by mosquitos, and some anti-nausea and headache medicine - in case of car/motion sickness). You will have about 5-6 hours in the car, depending on traffic so plan accordingly. I was able to leave my pack in the car at each stop, which was very convenient. As for my outfit, I wore jeans with a football jersey and felt comfortable (you must be covered when visiting Hindu temples). I wore flip-flop style sandals - each time you visit a temple you must enter barefoot and sandals/flip-flops just make it simple. My guide brought wet wipes to wash the feet after each visit (nice surprise). In summary, I highly recommend this tour if you are a looking for a full day near Bengaluru that will immerse you in local and culturally significant sites.
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Brenda_l
Feb 19, 2025
Well worth the time! - I had a fantastic tour with Vasuki and his trainee, Vijay. Vasuki was extreemly knowlegeable about the sites and explained the importance of each temple. At Sri Vidurashwatha, he asked if I could go into the special area with the priests, and we received a blessing, bindi and flowers! I was fortunate enough to also see a father offering his weight in rice (formerly gold) to the gods in exchange for health and well being of his son. It was an incredible blessing to me. At Shri Veerabhadra, Vasuki explained the significance of some of the carvings there, all in granite. It was beautiful! Then after, he took me to a silk worm farm in a small village nearby where I was able to see the worms munching on the mulberry leaves and then spinning their silk into cocoons! The last stop, the Adiyogi Shiva Statue, was awe inspiring! 112' tall and just majestic! I hear there is a laser show at 7pm here that is not to miss! Thank you so much Vasuki and Vijay for a fantastic day!
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