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Overview
This curated day trip from Bangalore offers the ultimate immersive journey:
- Marvel at some of the world's most intricate & breathtaking stone sculptures.
- Grasp the profound core of the Jain faith & hear the legendary tale of Bahubali.
- Scale the 640-step Vindhyagiri hill for absolutely spectacular panoramic views.
- Escape the chaotic Bangalore city to see rolling hills, lush green fields & vibrant rural markets.
- Stroll through a lush, aromatic coffee plantation to learn its unique production secrets.
- See & smell fresh pepper, cloves, all-spice, ginger & turmeric growing naturally in the wild.
Join us to explore the ornate 12th-century Belur and 10th CE Shravanabelagola temples. A delicious, authentic vegetarian lunch is included!
(1) A dedicated private driver picks you up directly from your hotel, while expert local guides will join you at each historical monument to share their insights.
(2) Please pack an extra pair of clean socks and reliable rainwear for comfort.
What's included
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements to be accommodated in our lunch
Tips/gratuity to the driver and guide not included
What to expect
Beluru Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple
4h · Admission ticket included
The driver will meet you at the Reception/lobby at the appointed hour. He will then drive you to Belur giving a toilet break in between. You can watch wonderful countryside on the way - rice fields, coconut trees, sugarcane fields, hills, water bodies, village life, etc. You can stop by almost anywhere to take pics.
2h · Admission ticket included
The extraordinary Channakeshava temple of Belur was built in the 12th CE by Vishnuvardhana who was the greatest king of the Hoysala dynasty. The Hoysala dynasty ruled from 10th to 14th Century AD. They were largely contemporary of Cholas of Tamil Nadu. Vishnuvardhana built the Belur temple to commemorate two things - victory over the Chola king as well as conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism.
From Belur, it takes about 2 hours of drive to arrive at Shravanabelagola.
1h
We visit a local coffee plantation in the outskirts of Beluru and appreciate the story of Coffee in the area. We will also witness a few spices grown in the area.
Shravanabelagola
3h
Shravanabelagola, literally meaning 'the white pond of the jain monk', houses the tallest monolithic statue in the World. It was carved out by a monolithic block of stop atop the Vindhyagiri in 983 AD by Chavundaraya, a Jain follower of the region. Sharavanabelogola is the most important Jain pilgrimage centre in South India.
Bangalore is about 3 hours drive from Shravanabelagola.
Shravanabelgola Jain Temple
3h
From Shravanabelagola, we drive to Bangalore. We can stop by for toilet or for a snack/early dinner break. There are a number of eating options on the highway to Bangalore.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The driver or guide will meet you at the Reception of the hotel you are staying or at the exit of the property that you need to be picked up.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
