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Amma Tours runs 4 curated day-trip packages out of Bengaluru — Nandi Hills, the Kolar temple trail, Shivanasamudra with Talakadu and Somnathpur, and Devarayanadurga with the Tumkur temples. Each is a private cab with an experienced driver, planned around your own schedule rather than a fixed departure.

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Explore our curated Karnataka tours

From sunrise at Nandi Hills to spiritual journeys through Karnataka's historic temples, discover thoughtfully planned trips from Bengaluru.

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Nandi Hills & Chikkaballapur

The classic early-morning run north of Bengaluru. Nandi Hills is a hill fort about 60 km out on the Chikkaballapur road, best reached before first light if you want the sunrise from the top, with temples at the foot of the hill and the Isha Foundation centre nearby.

Where this trip goes

  1. Nandi HillsHill fort and sunrise viewpoint north of Bengaluru
  2. Nandi TempleBhoga Nandeeshwara temple at the foot of the hill
  3. ChikkaballapurDistrict town at the base of the Nandi range
  4. Isha FoundationYoga centre near Chikkaballapur
  • Pre-dawn start for the sunrise
  • Hilltop fort and viewpoints
  • Shortest drive of the four trips
Sunrise above the cloud line at Nandi Hills, north of Bengaluru
Duration
Day trip — timings on request
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Kolar Temple Trail

A temple circuit east of Bengaluru through Kolar district, taking in Kotilingeshwara's field of lingas, the hill temple at Bangaru Tirupati, the old Kolaramma temple in Kolar town, and the cave hill at Antharagange.

Where this trip goes

  1. Kotilingeshwara TempleKnown for its very large tall linga and the lingas around it
  2. Bangaru TirupatiVenkateswara hill temple near Bangarpet
  3. Kolaramma TempleOld Chola-era temple in Kolar town
  4. AntharagangeHill and cave formations above Kolar
  • Four temple stops in one run
  • Cave and hill walk at Antharagange
  • Good fit for a family group
Temple architecture on the Kolar day-trip trail
Duration
Day trip — timings on request
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Shivanasamudra, Talakadu & Somnathpur

The Cauvery river trip south-east of Bengaluru: the Gaganachukki and Bharachukki falls at Shivanasamudra, the sand-covered temples at Talakadu, and the Hoysala-era Keshava temple at Somnathpur. The falls are at their fullest after the monsoon.

Where this trip goes

  1. ShivanasamudraCauvery waterfalls — Gaganachukki and Bharachukki
  2. TalakaduTemple site on the Cauvery, partly buried in sand
  3. Somnathpur TempleHoysala-era Keshava temple
  • Waterfalls at their fullest after the monsoon
  • Hoysala stone carving at Somnathpur
  • Longest drive of the four trips
The Cauvery falls at Shivanasamudra in full flow
Duration
Day trip — timings on request
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Devarayanadurga & Tumkur Temples

A hill-and-temple day out towards Tumkur, north-west of Bengaluru. Devarayanadurga is a rocky, forested hill with the Yoganarasimha and Bhoganarasimha temples on it, and the route back passes the Mahalakshmi temple at Goravanahalli and Siddaganga Mutt at Kyatsandra.

Where this trip goes

  1. DevarayanadurgaForested hill with the Narasimha temples on top
  2. Namada ChilumeNatural spring and deer park on the Devarayanadurga road
  3. Goravanahalli Lakshmi TempleMahalakshmi temple in Tumkur district
  4. Siddaganga MuttMutt and Shiva temple at Kyatsandra, near Tumkur
  • Hill temples with a short climb
  • Quieter than the Nandi Hills route
  • Temple stops on the way back
The forested hill and temple at Devarayanadurga, Tumkur district
Duration
Day trip — timings on request
Price
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Private trip for your group. Tolls, parking and driver bata are extra.

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Choose the vehicle for your tour

Every package runs in the same fleet as the rest of our services. Pick what fits your group and luggage — the driver, fuel and air conditioning are included whichever you choose.

See our per-kilometre rates by vehicle, or the outstation cab hub if you want a longer trip rather than a single day out.

What's included, what's extra

Included

  • ✓ Vehicle and experienced driver
  • ✓ Fuel
  • ✓ Air conditioning
  • ✓ Pickup and drop at your Bengaluru address

Charged separately

  • + Tolls
  • + Parking
  • + Driver allowance (bata)
  • + Entry, camera or temple fees at the destinations

Package pricing is confirmed when you book, since it depends on your pickup point, the vehicle and the stops you finally choose. Ask us for a quote and we will put the full figure in writing before the trip.

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