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Quick weekend getaway around Bengaluru made easy with this temple tour. Details: Report

Quick weekend getaway around Bengaluru made easy with this temple tour. Details: Report

Hindustan Times25-07-2025
In good news for travel enthusiasts, the Bengaluru Central Division of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is launching a unique weekend spiritual excursion on Saturday, July 26, The Hindu reported. An Ashwamedha Classic bus in Bengaluru. (@the.busenthusiast)
Highlights of the journey
Route: The excursion departs from Bengaluru and charts a path through revered sites, including Shivagange, Siddaganga Matha, Devarayanadurga, Goravanahalli, Vidhurashwatha and culminating at Ghati Subramanya, accordign to the report.
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Travelers will have an opportunity to offer prayers at notable temples such as:
- Sri Gangadhareshwara and Honnamma Devi temples in Shivagange
- Siddaganga Matha
- The Bhoga Narasimha temple at Devarayanadurga
- Sri Mahalakshmi temple in Goravanahalli
- Ashwatha Narayanaswamy temple at Vidhurashwatha
- Ghati Subramanya temple
Tour details
The trip will be operated on Saturdays and Sundays only, using the Ashwamedha Classic buses, covering a distance of 277 km in total. The tour will start at around 6:30 am from Bengaluru and end at 8:00 pm on the same day, the report stated.
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Fares
For adults, the tickets are priced at ₹650 per head, while children between the ages of six to 12 would be charged ₹500 each. Meals and entry fees at temples are not included, the report said.
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How to book
The KSRTC encouraged families, devotees, and visitors seeking a spiritual retreat to secure their seats in advance. Bookings can be made via the official KSRTC portals.
Embark on a seamless, spiritual day tour across some of Karnataka's most cherished temples, experiencing devotion and heritage — for those looking for quick getaways around Bengaluru.
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