Full-Day Treasures of Nandi Hiking Adventure from Bengaluru

Rediscover the quaint countryside on the outskirts of Bangalore on a daylong hiking tour. This tour is designed to give you a fine mix of culture, history, nature, adventure and local experiences and interactions. You will learn of the way of life in the countryside and unearth the hidden treasures of Nandi village. Wind your way through the villages and witness the life of farmers in the region, visit a 9th-century temple and a 100-year-old railway station among many more spellbinding locales.    

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Stop At: Bhoga Nandishwara Temple, Sh 74, Chikkaballapur 562103 India

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is at the foothills of Nandi Hills. The original Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple was built in the 9th century is a magnificent example of Dravidian Architecture. It is a 1000+ year old temple that bears the architectural stamps of around five dynasties that ruled here (Ganga dynasty, Cholas, Hoysalas, Pallavas & Vijaynagara empire).

The original Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple dedicated to Shiva and Parvati was built in the 9th century by the Banas, the Chola kings in the 11th century added the roof; the Hoysala dynasty added the marriage hall to the temple structure and the outer wall and buildings were added by the Vijayanagar kings in the 13th century. The Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple houses three temples, the Arunachaleshwara, the Uma Maheshwara, and the Bhoga Nandeeshwara. Traditionally Arunachaleshwara is said to represent the childhood of Shiva, Bhoga Nandeeshwara the Youth, and Yoga Nandeeshwara on the hilltop, the final renunciation stage.

Duration: 30 minutes