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

The KSRTC launched a weekend spiritual excursion from Bengaluru from July 26 onwards, to temples like Shivagange, Ghati Subramanya and Devarayanadurga.

Published on: Jul 25, 2025, 12:10:54 IST

By HT News Desk, Bengaluru

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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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