Can You Complete the Trip to Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue 112 Feet from Bangalore in One Day?
The Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue is located in Chikballapur, Karnataka and was newly created by Isha Foundation on 15th January 2023.
Thinking of a trip to the Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue in one day? Yes! You can easily complete the trip to Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue 112 feet from Bangalore in one day.
But, at the Weekend you won't be able to complete this trip in one day due to the huge gathering. So, just avoid weekends if you are looking for a hassle-free trip.
And if you are planning to explore the Adiyogi Shiva statue on Shiva Ratri, then there are few chances to complete this trip in one day. More than 10 thousand people will come to visit that place on the occasion of Adiyogi Shiva Ratri.
How Do You Reach Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue Chikkaballapur from Majestic Bengaluru?
It takes around 2.5 to 3 hours to reach Chikkaballapur from Majestic junction by bus, depending upon the traffic conditions. And you’ll find a lot of buses in Majestic that will drop you to Chikkaballapur. There are buses in every 15-minute gap. So no worries in that case.
From Chikkaballapur to Isha Foundation, Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue, you need to take another bus, which will drop you at your destination. The road is quite dusty and you need to walk through it till you reach the Adiyogi.
Check out the bus timetable (Chikkaballapur to Isha Foundation) below:
Chikkaballapur to Isha Foundation Bus Time-Table | Chikkaballapur to Isha Foundation Bus Time-Table Image
Chikkaballapur to Isha Foundation Bus Fare: Per Person 20 Rupees Only
How is the Road Condition to Isha Foundation?
The road leading to the Maha Shiva Adiyogi statue in Chikballapur is all fine for a perfect ride, however, the road near the destination (near the Shiva Statue) is not that well maintained. If you travel by any two or four-wheeler, then it is ok.
On the to Isha Foundation from Chikkaballapur by bus, you can observe rocky maountain type of hills and you might feel that you have come to some hill station. Check the image below showing the view of rocky hills from the bus while travelling to Isha Foundation from Chikkaballapur.
But if you travel by bus then you have to walk for 2 to 3 kilometres before the statue from the main road (till where the public transport can come). Or else, get down from the bus and ask for a lift from someone fellow traveller.
It has been a clear fact, that road conditions will improve in future, but it will take at least two years for that.
Don’t Miss the Light Show at the Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue
Don't forget to see the Light show which starts at 7:45 pm on the occasion of Amavasya, Purnima and every Saturday & Sunday. To attend this light show you must visit this place before 7 pm. No prior booking is needed for this programme. So, don't miss to enjoy this amazing light show.
If you want to stay in hotels at night, then there are not too many options for lodging near the place. The nearest hotels are at least 5 to 20 km away from Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue.
Here is the information of hotels given below
i) Chethan Hostel (Distance 4.8 Kms from the Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue)
Facilities Offered:
Food & water facility, 24*7 security
ii) Stay at Nandi (Distance 10.8 Kms from the Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue)
Facilities Offered:
Comfortable room at an affordable price, food facility, 24*7 security etc.
iii) Wine Box and Jacuzzi at the Vineyard (Distance 6 Kms from the Maha Shiva Adiyogi Statue)
Facilities Offered:
Luxurious guest rooms, a wide selection of drinks and international dishes. Free Wifi facility, 24*7 security etc.
How do you visit the place?
The distance to Bangalore International Airport is 45 km, and the distance to the centre of Bangalore is 70 km.
Hence, if you are in the main city of Bangalore, the complete journey from up to down is about 140 km, and it takes about 4 hours.
You can book a taxi (Uber, Ola etc..) to reach your destination. You can also travel by local bus or taxi.
This is how you can easily go for a one-day trip to the Maha Shiva Adiyogi statue.
