On Our Toes

Can Temples be a perfect getaway? Before coming to Bangalore, I might have said a hesitant ‘Yes’ but now I say ‘Definitely’!!

We love exploring our own city and on a Saturday afternoon, we decided to visit two beautiful temples. Since both the temples were located at a height, there were some stairs involved, but the sunset from the top was absolutely gorgeous.

HERE’S OUR ITINERARY:

Shrunagiri Shri Shanmukha Temple:

The first time I came across this temple was through a reel on Instagram. The temple is adorned with 6 faces of the Lord Shanmukha, and looks surreal! While climbing up the stairs, there’s a temple at a lower level which is situated inside a cave.

The Trishul against the deep blue sky, the 6 faces of the Lord, the temple itself and the Prasadam (lemon rice) together made a wonderful combination.

Omkar Hills:

Our next stop was Omkar Hills. The Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Temple is a beautiful white facade, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has a unique concept. There are 12 jyotirlingas within the temple, and a parikrama around the temple will take you on a spiritual journey across India.

Full Circle Taproom:

To end the day on a high note, we had dinner at Full Circle Taproom, which was a 5 min drive from Omkar Hills. On a Saturday night, they had live music and were fully booked. The ambience was great and so was the food.

HOW TO REACH

By Metro: Rajarajeshwari Nagar is the nearest metro station which is around 4 km from either of the temples.

By Bus: Many buses run towards RR Nagar. Kuvempu Circle bus stand is 1.2 km away from Shrunagiri temple and Omkar Hills is around 4.5 km from Shrunagiri temple, which can be reached by auto.

By Cab/Car: It’s easy to find a cab or take your own car here as there is ample parking space.

Overall, these places are great if you are looking for a half day outing from Bangalore without much of a drive, and good dinner options to end your day.