Embark on a day outing to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka and explore Asia’s largest monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali and the stunning Chennakesava Temple with its intricate soapstone carvings.
Embark on a day outing to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka and explore Asia’s largest monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali and the stunning Chennakesava Temple with its intricate soapstone carvings.
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Shravanbela Gola (Rural) - You will be picked up from your hotel in Bangalore by your tour guide and driven to Shravanbelagola.
Visit the 52 feet statue of Lord Bahubali that is situated on top of the Vindhyagiri hill. There are 600 steps that lead to the statue from where the view is truly rewarding. The base of the statue has inscriptions that…
- Shravanbela Gola (Rural) - You will be picked up from your hotel in Bangalore by your tour guide and driven to Shravanbelagola.
Visit the 52 feet statue of Lord Bahubali that is situated on top of the Vindhyagiri hill. There are 600 steps that lead to the statue from where the view is truly rewarding. The base of the statue has inscriptions that date back to 981 A.D. This statue is considered to be the tallest statue in Asia that is made from a single rock.
Every 12 years a ceremony is performed here during which the statue is anointed with water, turmeric, sandalwood paste, saffron and gold and silver flowers.
Next visit the Chennakesava Temple. Spend some time looking at the tens of thousands of carvings that adorn the walls of the temple. Carved in black soapstone, these intricate carvings narrate sequences from ancient Indian mythology.
At the end of the tour enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.
Later, you will be driven back to Bangalore and dropped off at your hotel.
- Complimentary mineral water (2 bottles per person)
- Delicious lunch included (beverages additional)
- Guidance from a local English-speaking expert
- Travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Complimentary mineral water (2 bottles per person)
- Delicious lunch included (beverages additional)
- Guidance from a local English-speaking expert
- Travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Shravanabelagola, a town in Karnataka, situated around 90 miles from Bangalore, is one of the significant pilgrimage sites for Jains in Southern India. Here, you can marvel at the tallest monolithic statue in Asia perched atop Vindhyagiri Hill.
Take a short trip to the nearby Chennakesava Jain Temple, renowned for its intricate soapstone carvings…
Shravanabelagola, a town in Karnataka, situated around 90 miles from Bangalore, is one of the significant pilgrimage sites for Jains in Southern India. Here, you can marvel at the tallest monolithic statue in Asia perched atop Vindhyagiri Hill.
Take a short trip to the nearby Chennakesava Jain Temple, renowned for its intricate soapstone carvings sculpted from black soapstone.
Highlights:
• Lord Bahubali Statue
• Chennakesava Temple
• Black soapstone carvings
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.
