Adiyogi Shiva Statue, located in Isha Foundation, Chikkaballapura near Nandi Hills, is a serene holy place near Bangalore. This sacred destination is just nearly 70 km from the Bangalore city. The 112-ft-tall Shiva statue is made by the Isha Foundation of Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru.
If you want to feel the vibes of a perfect blend of the inner spiritual tour, don’t forget to put this destination on your travel bucket list. Now, let me take you to this place virtually. Are you ready for the Virtual Tour? I guess Yes!
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How To Reach Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura By Air, Taxi, Bus & Train?
Reach By Air:
Book your flight from your nearest city airport to the Kempegowda International Airport(BLR). The Adiyogi Shiva Statue, Chikkaballapura is nearly 45 km from the Bangalore Airport. You can either book a cab to Chikkaballapura from the Airport or pre-book a rental car for self-driving to the tourist spot.
The one-way cab fare from Kempegowda International Airport to Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura starts from nearly Rs. 1300/- and Goibibo & MakeMyTrip is the most recommended platform to pre-book a cab.
Reach By Bus:
Book a bus ticket and board from your nearest bus station to the Kempegowda Bus Station. The distance between the Kempegowda Bus Station & Chikkaballapura is almost 70 km. Bus services are available from this bus station to the Chikkaballapura Bus Station. The first bus starts at 7.30 am and the last bus departs at 8.00 pm from Kempegowda Bus Station.
After reaching the Chikkaballapura Bus Station, you can book an auto, bus, or taxi to reach the Isha Foundation which is nearly 10 km away from the Bus station. For private bus booking, try RedBus for hassle-free bus ticket booking for your trip. The Ac Volvo would cost around Rs 1000/- and a normal ticket costs much less depending on the services and spaces.
Reach By Train:
To reach Chikkaballapura by train, you need to reach Bangalore first and there are DEMU (Diesel Trains) trains available from the KSR Bangalore Railway Station or Bangalore Cantt. Railway Station to Chikkaballapura Railway Station. After reaching the railway station, you can book taxis or buses to witness the Adiyogi Shiva Statue at Isha Foundation, Chikkaballapura which is only 10 km from the station.
How To Reach Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura From Bangalore?
Adiyogi Statue located at Isha Foundation is 70 km away from Bangalore city. There are a couple of best possible ways to reach the location from the city by bus, train, taxi/cab & private vehicle.
By Bus: You can board from your nearest bus stop to reach Chikkaballapur Bus Station. The buses are available from the Kempegowda Bus Station. There are private buses are also available from the Bangalore city to Chikkaballapura. For booking you can check out the RedBus platform.
By Train: The trains from Bangalore to Chikkaballapura are available from the KSR Railway Station & Bangalore Cantt. Railway Station. There are halts between the two destination points. You can catch the train from the nearest railway station if the train stops at the stations nearest to your location.
The DEMU train starts from BNC Bengaluru Cantt. Railway Station and before it arrives at the Chikkaballapura(CBP) it would stop at BYPL Baiyyappanahalli Railway Station, YNK Yelahanka Railway Station, TLS Bettahalsoor Railway Station, DJL Dodjala Railway Station, KIAD Kempegowda International Airport Halt, DHL Devanahalli, AVT Avatihalli, VTE Venkatagiri Kote Halt, NDY Nandi Halt.
By Taxi /Cab: Booking a taxi or online cab is the most convenient way to reach Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura and it can save a lot of time hence it would be an ideal choice for reaching the destination if you don’t have a tight travel budget. The outstation cabs should cost you around Rs. 1500-1800/- for one way.
By Private Vehicle: If you have a two-wheeler or a car and you love long rides/drives, then you can plan your next trip to Chikkaballapura from Bangalore city to witness the Adiyogi Maha Shiva Statue.
The 70 km of drive should take around 2-3 hours (depending upon the traffic conditions)to reach straight at the point. You should follow National Highway 44(NH44) to reach Isha Foundation from the capital city of Karnataka.
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Chikkaballapura To Isha Foundation Bus Timings Chart:
If you are wondering how to travel by bus from Chikkaballapura Bus Station to Isha Foundation/Isha Yoga Center, then you can easily travel there by following the above bus timings chart.
Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura Timings|Entry Fees /Ticket Price| Registration|Adiyogi Shiva Statue Visiting Hours:
The opening timings of Isha Foundation’s Adiyogi Shiva Statue in Chikkaballapura are 6 am-8 pm all days from Monday to Sunday. Aarti Ceremonies can be witnessed at 6.20 AM during the morning prayer time, 12.20 PM afternoon time, and 6.20 PM in the evening before the laser show time of the Adiyogi Statue.
One more ritual can be witnessed which is known as ‘Naga Snanam’ in the evening time.
The ticket price/entry fee of Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura is absolutely free as of 2024.
You don’t need to register anywhere to visit the Isha Foundation located in Chikkaballapura. However, during any special programs like Maha Shivaratri or any other occasion, visitors need to register at their official website before their visit to the Isha Center.
The Registration at Isha Foundation website is absolutely free. If you have any queries, you can email them to sadhguru.sannidhi@ishafoundation.org
Isha Foundation’s Adiyogi Laser Light Show Timings At Chikkaballapura:
The daily laser light show projected at Adiyogi Shiva Statue in Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura starts at 7.15 PM every day. This laser show is highly popular among tourists and it is a video show that projects lights onto the Adiyogi Maha Shiva Statue. During the laser show, Sadhguru expresses and shares his thoughts and the history of Yoga and Adiyogi Shiva. The Adiyogi laser show is also known as ‘Divya Darshanam.’
Best Time To Visit Adiyogi Statue, Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura:
There is no bad time to visit the Adiyogi. Whenever you will visit this holy place, that time will become the best time. So, basically, you can plan for the trip here any time throughout the year. But it is always advisable to avoid the weekends. You will find a lot of rushes there during the weekends or holidays. Weekdays are the best to travel to witness the Adiyogi Maha Shiva Statue.
If you want to see the laser-projected show of Adiyogi which starts at 7.15 PM, then plan your trip in the evening. Otherwise, early morning could be an ideal time to reach there and spend your day.
Frequently Asked Questions & Travel Tips:
Q. Is One Day Enough For The Adiyogi Trip?
A. Yes, one day is sufficient to complete the Adiyogi Trip. But if you want to spend the next day at Isha Foundation, then you can book any nearest hotel from Chikkaballapura.
Q. What Are The Best Things To Do In Isha Yoga Center, Chikkaballpura?
A. You can observe tranquil vibes at this place surrounded by hills and Linga Shrine, Nagamantapa can also be witnessed along with the 112 feet Adiyogi Statue. Nandi Hills could be on your choice list if you need an extra trip with your present trip plan.
Q. What Are The Offerings & Processes Can Be Seen At Isha Yoga Ashram, Chikkaballapura?
A. Yoga Sandhya, Sarpa Seva, Klesha Nashana Kriya, Naga Snanam & Adiyogi Divya Darshanam can be seen there as offerings & processes.
Q. What Are The Adiyogi Laser Show Timings In Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura?
A. The laser show projected at Adiyogi starts at every evening 7.15 PM along with powerful speeches in Sadhguru’s voice describing the source of yoga and Adiyogi.
Q. Is Camera Allowed Inside The Premise?
A. You can use a mobile phone camera inside the Isha premises but you need to get permission for professional cameras and photography.
Q. Is There Any Restaurants Available Inside The Isha Foundation Premises At Chikkaballapura?
A. Yes, there is a restaurant available inside the Isha premises. You can have a lot of food choices there and enjoy your food.
Q. Is Restrooms Available?
A. Yes, restrooms are available.
Q. Is Parking Space Available?
A. Yes, paid parking space is available at the cost starting from Rs. 50/-.
Q. Do We Need Registration Before Visiting the Isha Foundation Adiyogi Shiva Statue Chikkaballapura?
A. No, you don’t need any registration to visit the Adiyogi Statue. It may be needed to opt for temporary registration during special occasions held by the authority from the official website but that is also free as of now.
Q. Is There Any Dress Code Needs To Be Followed At Isha Foundation Chikkaballapura?
A. No, there is no such need as of now to visit the place. However, it is always advisable to wear decent dressings before reaching any spiritual locations or temples.
Pro Travel Tips:
If you want a peaceful trip to the Adiyogi Chikkaballapura, try to avoid visiting the place during weekends. Heavy rushes can be seen during the peak days and it is always recommended to plan your trip during weekdays. So, take a leave from the office or work and enjoy your day peacefully at this sacred spot. All The Best For Your Trip!
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Ashiq Nur Is A Writer, Content Developer, Travel Adventurer, Medical Professionalised & Founder Of TravelWanna. He Is A DRx By Profession But An Intense Desire For Writing From Childhood Made Him Choose The Writing Career. Ashiq Lives In Dehradun, UK & He Is Currently Working On Completing His Debut Novel.
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