Bengaluru Trip Overview
Experience an exciting day trip to the magical Shravanabelagola area to enjoy the sights of the Gomateshwara Statue and Kalamma Temple. The Gomateshwara Statue, also known as the Bahubali Statue, is 17 meters tall and known to be one of the highest Gomateshwara statues in the world. This ancient statue was constructed in the 10th century by the General of King Rajamalla, Chamundaraya during the Ganga Dynasty. The Kalamma Temple, which is also known as the Kalamma Basadi, is the only Hindu temple in the area of Shravanabelagola. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali, and in the temple complex there are many other shrines dedicated to deities.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Bengaluru, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Experience an exciting day trip to the magical Shravanabelagola area to enjoy the sights of the Gomateshwara Statue and Kalamma Temple. The Gomateshwara Statue, also known as the Bahubali Statue, is 17 meters tall and known to be one of the highest Gomateshwara statues in the world. This ancient statue was constructed in the 10th century by the General of King Rajamalla, Chamundaraya during the Ganga Dynasty. The Kalamma Temple, which is also known as the Kalamma Basadi, is the only Hindu temple in the area of Shravanabelagola. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali, and in the temple complex there are many other shrines dedicated to deities.
Get picked up in the morning at your preferred location, such as your local hotel or the airport in Bangalore (the exact departure time will be determined prior to the tour day). Then you will embark on a 2.5 hour drive to Shravanabelagola, the capital of the state. Upon arrival, you will meet with your tour guide who will guide you through the area of Shravanabelagola.
Enjoy this tour looking back at history, visiting and admiring the Gomateshwara Statue, the colossal statue of Bahubali, and glancing at the past while visiting the Kalamma Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Kali. After a long day visiting the sights, you will drive back to Bangalore and be dropped off to your preferred destination, such as your hotel or the airport.
