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Bangalore: UNESCO Belur & Halebidu + Shravanabelagola Tour
Bangalore, India
$291.26
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Overview
On this awe-inspiring journey, you’ll discover how stone once flowed like clay in the hands of legendary sculptors — masters whose genius shaped monuments that continue to inspire awe centuries later.
Your adventure unfolds along scenic country roads, through lush countryside dotted with timeless heritage. Along with our expert guide, you’ll explore a remarkable collection of sites spanning centuries, including UNESCO World Heritage Hindu temples with breathtaking carvings and a millennia-old Jain monolithic statue perched on an idyllic hilltop.
This journey offers a rare glimpse into the rich spiritual traditions of Hinduism and Jainism, two of India’s most enduring faiths, beautifully expressed through stone and story.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast and a sumptuous local lunch, both included in the price — the perfect complement to a day filled with history, beauty, and wonder.
Your adventure unfolds along scenic country roads, through lush countryside dotted with timeless heritage. Along with our expert guide, you’ll explore a remarkable collection of sites spanning centuries, including UNESCO World Heritage Hindu temples with breathtaking carvings and a millennia-old Jain monolithic statue perched on an idyllic hilltop.
This journey offers a rare glimpse into the rich spiritual traditions of Hinduism and Jainism, two of India’s most enduring faiths, beautifully expressed through stone and story.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast and a sumptuous local lunch, both included in the price — the perfect complement to a day filled with history, beauty, and wonder.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Only Belur & Halebeedu Temples
This is a bare-bones version. South Indian Vegetarian lunch included.
Only Belur & Halebeedu Temples: This is a bare-bones version. South Indian Vegetarian lunch included.
Pickup included
This is a bare-bones version. South Indian Vegetarian lunch included.
Only Belur & Halebeedu Temples: This is a bare-bones version. South Indian Vegetarian lunch included.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- All Monument entry fees and Admission tickets.
- A certified and erudite guide will lead you from the first monument onwards
- Hassle free pick up and drop off included
- Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional lunch.
- Taste the flavors of South India with a traditional breakfast.
- Tour in comfort in an A/C vehicle
- Gratuities
- Personal Shopping
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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KunigalYour day begins with a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle as we pick you up right from your hotel and set off on a scenic 75-minute drive. As the city gives way to the countryside, anticipation builds for the experiences ahead. Our first stop sets the perfect tone for the day — a traditional South Indian breakfast prepared the authentic way. Freshly steamed idlis, crisp dosas, aromatic filter coffee and more… every bite is a warm welcome to the region’s rich culinary heritage. This isn’t just breakfast — it’s an experience. And it’s important too, because we want you to be fully fuelled and ready for the adventure ahead.
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ShravanabelagolaAfter breakfast, your journey continues to Shravanabelagola, a remarkable 2,300-year-old town long celebrated as a seat of learning, spirituality, and Jain pilgrimage. Revered as one of the most important centres of Jainism, it offers a rare glimpse into one of India’s oldest living faiths. With your expert guide, you’ll discover Jainism’s timeless philosophy — its reverence for all living beings and its lasting influence on Indian culture and society. Then begins an unforgettable ascent. You’ll climb about 650 steps barefoot or in socks up the sacred Vindhyagiri Hill, a spiritual experience in itself. At the summit, a breathtaking sight awaits: the 1,000-year-old monolithic statue of Gomateshwara, one of the tallest in the world. Standing before this awe-inspiring sculpture, with the lush countryside stretching out below, you’ll feel the powerful blend of history, faith, and beauty that defines this extraordinary place.
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Hoysaleswara TempleYour next stop is the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Hoysaleshwara Temple at Halebeedu — an extraordinary masterpiece of Hoysala architecture, renowned for its unmatched intricacy and craftsmanship, making it one of the finest examples of temple art in the world. With your expert guide, you’ll step back into the 12th century as the temple’s carvings come alive through stories and legends etched in stone. The outer walls stretch over 200 meters, every inch adorned with Hindu deities, scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, elephants and horses, floral scrolls, and mythical creatures. Unlike many temples dedicated to a single deity, this shrine overflows with artistic abundance. As your guide reveals its layers of symbolism, craftsmanship, and royal patronage, you’ll gain a deep appreciation for the genius of the Hoysala sculptors. The scale, precision, and storytelling in stone make this visit a truly unforgettable highlight of your journey.
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BelurYou’ll pause for a sumptuous local lunch at a quiet, serene spot — the perfect mid-day break on this day of discovery. Surrounded by calm and local charm, it’s a chance to relax, savour authentic regional flavours, and soak in the atmosphere before continuing your adventure.
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Your final stop of the day is the UNESCO World Heritage Chennakeshava Temple - a living masterpiece that has captivated travelers, pilgrims, & art lovers for over 900 years & a spectacular finale to your journey. Commissioned by Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana in 1116 AD, this temple is celebrated for its elegant soapstone carvings — celestial dancers, divine beings, mythical creatures, & delicate floral motifs, all brought to life with astonishing detail. Inside, the gleaming pillars & intricately carved ceilings showcase the mastery of artisans who transformed stone into timeless art. As your guide reveals the stories, legends, & techniques behind these carvings, you’ll experience not just a monument, but a vivid chapter of history. After this remarkable visit, we make our comfortable drive back to our hotel, reflecting on a day filled with heritage, beauty, & unforgettable moments.
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Bangalore: UNESCO Belur & Halebidu + Shravanabelagola Tour
Bangalore, India
$291.26
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!