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The Best of Nandi Hills and Lepakshi in a Day
Bangalore, India
$250.40
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Overview
The Tour of Lepakshi & Nandi Hills offers a deep dive into India's rich history and culture across a variety of fascinating sites. This guided day tour spans 12 hours and includes both breakfast and lunch, ensuring a fulfilling experience.
- 🍽️ Start the day with a detour to a traditional eatery for an authentic local breakfast, guided by an expert on regional flavors.
- 🐂 Visit the impressive Nandi statue at Lepakshi Temple, the world's largest monolithic Nandi, featuring intricate granite carvings and a serene expression.
- 🏛️ Explore the Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, a masterpiece from the Vijayanagara Empire, renowned for the largest hand-painted fresco and a hanging pillar that captivates visitors.
- 🕉️ Discover the Shree Bhoga Nandishwara Temple, dating back to the 800s, with three distinct shrines to Lord Shiva and a rich history influenced by various empires.
- 🌄 Experience the breathtaking views at Nandi Hills, the highest point in the Bangalore region, featuring an ancient fort and lush landscapes once frequented by notable figures.
- 🌳 Visit the Nallur Tamarind Grove, India’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site, home to ancient tamarind trees, some over 400 years old, showcasing incredible resilience and biodiversity.
- 🎟️ All monument entry fees and admission tickets are included in the tour, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
- 🚐 Enjoy comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hassle-free pickup and drop-off included.
- 💼 Personal shopping opportunities are available for those looking to take home a piece of their journey.
- 🍷 Alcoholic drinks can be purchased during the tour for those looking to enhance their experience.
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Tour of Lepakshi & Nandi Hills
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
- All Monument entry fees and Admission tickets.
- Hassle free pick up and drop off included
- Enjoy the luxury of having a top-notch guide for the full duration of the tour
- 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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"From the very start, we want you to know that this is the most comprehensive Lepakshi and Nandi Hills tour available, offering an unparalleled collection of sites and experiences. Unlike other tours, we’ll visit every location listed, ensuring you see it all—not just a select few. We believe that food is an essential part of experiencing India’s rich culture, which is why we begin our day early, taking a detour from the highway to a traditional eatery renowned for its authentic local breakfast. Here, our knowledgeable guide will lead you through a delightful culinary journey, introducing you to the flavors that define this region."
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Lepakshi BullNandi, the revered bull, serves as both the vehicle and devoted disciple of Lord Shiva. The Nandi statue at Lepakshi Temple is truly extraordinary, standing as the world's largest monolithic Nandi, adorned with intricate carvings in ornamental granite. Despite enduring 500 years of exposure to the elements, this magnificent statue and its serene expression have remained impressively well-preserved, embodying an enduring sense of devotion and artistry.
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Veerabhadra Swamy TempleNestled in the quaint town of Lepakshi, the Veerabhadra Swamy Temple is an extraordinary testament to the artistry and grandeur of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. Established in the 1530s by two brothers who governed this region, the temple holds several unique distinctions in India. Here, you’ll find the country’s largest snake sculpture, the largest hand-painted fresco, and the impressive Nandi statue—the largest of its kind. Adding to its allure is the temple’s famous 'hanging pillar,' a marvel that has intrigued visitors for centuries.
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Shree Bhoga Nandishwara TempleDating back to the 800s, the Bhoga Nandishwara Temple stands as the oldest temple in the Bangalore region and one of Karnataka's most ancient sanctuaries. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it features three distinct shrines to the powerful deity, along with shrines to his consort, Goddess Parvati. Over the centuries, the temple evolved from its modest beginnings, expanded by successive empires that ruled this land until the 1500s. Each empire left an indelible mark, enriching its beauty and significance. With our knowledgeable guide, you’ll dive into the temple’s layered history, discovering the fascinating tales behind every stone and carving.
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Nandi Hills"Our journey then takes us to Nandi Hills, the highest point in the Bangalore region. Surrounded by nature's tranquility and offering breathtaking panoramic views, Nandi Hills adds a refreshing contrast to our tour. Here, you'll find an ancient fort and lush landscapes that once served as a summer retreat for the British and hosted notable figures, including Mahatma Gandhi. This scenic haven invites you to immerse yourself in its history, beauty, and the calm of its lofty heights."
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The Nallur Tamarind Grove holds the distinction of being India’s first designated Biodiversity Heritage Site. Established in the 1200s, this ancient grove is home to several hundred tamarind trees, each with fascinating characteristics. Some trees here have aerial roots and tree suckers that have grown into distinct, separate trees. Remarkably, many of these tamarind trees are over 400 years old—double the typical lifespan of their kind—making this grove a captivating natural wonder and a unique area of study for its resilience and biodiversity.
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The Best of Nandi Hills and Lepakshi in a Day
Bangalore, India
$250.40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!