Day trip from Bangalore to Lepakshi for Temple architecture & paintings

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Bangalore, India

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Lepakshi, an architectural treasure of the medieval Vijayanagara Empire, on your own terms during this private day tour from Bangalore. Visit highlights such as the Virabhadra Temple and the huge stone Nandi (bull). Learn more about the history and legends of the beautiful, dramatic site from your guide. A South Indian vegetarian lunch is included, to keep you energized.

Visit India's largest Nandi statue and pose for photos
Private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide
An easy way to visit this site in Andhra Pradesh from Bangalore
A must-do tour for anyone interested in Indian history and culture

What's Included

Private guide
Lunch

Vegetarian south indian lunch. Excludes beverages
Private car
Pick up and drop

Beverages
Any food ordered other than vegetarian south indian lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Your day begins with a hotel pickup early in the morning.

Once you arrive in Lepakshi, head straight for India's largest Nandi bull statue, standing 15 feet (4.5 meters) tall and formed out of a single granite block. After exploring the area around the statue, take a lunch break and then continue on to the Virabhadra Temple, an impressive example of Vijaynagara architecture.

You'll spend time wandering the grounds while your guide fills you in on the history of the building. The paintings of Lepakshi follow a unique style with elegant line-work set against an orange-red background. You'll also see Mukha Mandapa, a venue for local dances and other cultural activities; the Artha Mandapa, where the King did his worship; and where the Garbha Griha houses the deity.

Depart Lepakshi around 4pm to head back to Bangalore for drop-off at your original departure point.

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