Adiyogi Chikkaballapur, popularly known for the Adiyogi lord Shiva statue of 112 ft tall is a peaceful spiritual destination located in Chikkaballapur. It is surrounded by open landscapes and calm surroundings and attracts a huge number of devotees and travelers from Bangalore. Though there are multiple ways to reach, travelling by bus is one of the most convenient & flexible ways to reach Adiyogi from Bangalore. Here is the detailed information on how to go to Adiyogi Chikkaballapur from Bangalore by bus.
Adiyogi Chikkaballapur is located at a distance of around 72.5 KM from Bangalore and takes 2 to 2.5 hours of travel time depending on traffic and road conditions. There are regular KSRTC buses like Ambari Utsav AC sleeper and Karnataka Sarige from Bangalore to Chikkaballapur with ticket prices ranging from Rs.101 to Rs.245 per person. You can board the bus at Kempegowda bus stand or Ganganagar BMTC bus stand or Hebbal BMTC Bus Stop and can drop off directly at Chikkaballapur bus stand.
Note: Ticket Fare may increase on Fridays for AC Sleeper bus.
From the Chikkaballapur bus stand, Adiyogi statue is 9.3 KM away and can be reached within 30 minutes of travel. Upon reaching the Chikkaballapur bus stand, there are frequent buses to the Isha Foundation Chikkaballapur from the bus stand. Else, you can take a local taxi to reach the statue.
Adiyogi Statue is open for visitors from 6:00 AM To 8:00 PM and there will be no entry charge. If you go on by your own vehicle you will be charged a parking fee of around Rs.50. It is best to visit the Adiyogi statue in the early mornings or evenings for a pleasant experience. If you visit the statue in the evening you can visit the best sound & light show starting at 7:00 PM and will be played up to 8:45 PM every day depending on the schedules.
Reaching Adiyogi Chikkaballapur from Bangalore by bus is simple. With frequent buses from Bangalore to Chikkaballapur and easy local transportation options, the journey will be smooth. But it is a bit difficult to switch to multiple transportations or to wait for them. Choosing organized packages make it easier to complete the tour as you can step in the bus at Bangalore, cover sightseeing places and step out back at Bangalore in the same transportation.