One-day temple tour package in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: After the success of "Bengaluru Darshini" and "Bengaluru – Isha Foundation" services, BMTC has introduced a 'Divya Darshana' (temple tour) package service in the city.
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Divya Darshana
A day tour bus package that takes you on a spiritual journey through ancient temples and sacred sites, showcasing the city's rich architectural heritage and divine charm, both within the city and on its outskirts.
Type of service – AC bus
Available on: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Starts from today
Start and drop point: Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic)
Departure time: 8.30am
Drop time: 6pm
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Bus fare
Adult – Rs 450
Child – Rs 350
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Temples covered
Sri Gali Anjaneya Swamy Temple
Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple
Shrungagiri Sri Shanmukha Swamy Temple
Sri Devi Karumariamma Temple
Omkar Hills Temple
Iskcon Vaikunta Temple (Vasanthpura)
Art of Living
Banashankari Temple
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For reservation visit - www.ksrtc.in.
For inquiries, passengers may contact BMTC helpline numbers: 080-22483777 or 7760991170
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Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy
"Every day, thousands of people visit Bengaluru, and many are interested in exploring religious places. This one-day tour is designed to help families travel together and spend quality time with one another. Since these packages operate on weekends, we expect higher footfall. I have also instructed the officials to explore more travel destinations in and around the city that can be covered in a day, allowing people to enjoy convenient, hassle-free tours through packaged services.
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