Kolar & Mulbagal Temple Tour from Bangalore
Explore a full-day temple circuit through Antharagange, Kolar, Kurudumale, Koladevi and Mulbagal, with visits to Bangaru Tirupati and Kotilingeshwara on the return journey to Bangalore.
A Full-Day Kolar & Mulbagal Temple Tour from Bangalore
This one-day Kolar & Mulbagal temple tour from Bangalore brings together historic temples and important pilgrimage sites across eastern Karnataka. Begin at Antharagange with the Kashi Vishweshwara Temple and sacred spring before visiting the historic Kolaramma and Someshwara temples in Kolar.
Continue through Kurudumale, Koladevi and Mulbagal to visit renowned Ganesha, Shiva, Garuda and Hanuman shrines along with Sripadaraja Mutt. On the return journey, visit Bangaru Tirupati and Kotilingeshwara, completing a diverse temple circuit before travelling back to Bangalore.
Why Choose the Kolar & Mulbagal Temple Circuit?
This itinerary is designed for travellers who want to explore the important temples of Kolar, Kurudumale, Koladevi and Mulbagal in a single day from Bangalore. It combines historic temple architecture, major pilgrimage centres and distinctive shrines while following a practical circuit through the region.
Kolar Temple Heritage
Visit Antharagange, Kolaramma and Someshwara Temple while exploring Kolar's historic pilgrimage landscape.
Kurudumale Temple Heritage
Visit the renowned Ganesha Temple and historic Someshwara Temple at Kurudumale before continuing towards Mulbagal.
Rare Garuda Temple
Visit the distinctive Garuda Temple at Koladevi before continuing to the important pilgrimage sites around Mulbagal.
Complete Temple Circuit
Complete the pilgrimage with Bangaru Tirupati and Kotilingeshwara on the return journey towards Bangalore.
Kolar & Mulbagal Temple Tour Itinerary from Bangalore
DAY 1 Bangalore → Kolar → Kurudumale → Koladevi → Mulbagal → Bangaru Tirupati → Kotilingeshwara → Bangalore
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Early Morning — Pickup from Bangalore
Begin your full-day Kolar and Mulbagal temple tour with an early-morning pickup from Bangalore. Pickup points will be discussed and confirmed 2 days prior to the trip date. -
Morning — Antharagange & Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Arrive at Antharagange near Kolar and visit the Kashi Vishweshwara Temple and sacred spring. This itinerary covers the temple area only and does not include the Antharagange cave trek. -
Breakfast Stop
Stop for breakfast at a convenient restaurant along the route. Meals are at your own cost unless included in your selected package. -
Morning — Kolaramma Temple
Continue into Kolar and visit the historic Kolaramma Temple, one of the important places of worship associated with the heritage of Kolar town. -
Someshwara Temple, Kolar
Visit the historic Someshwara Temple and spend time appreciating its temple architecture and heritage before continuing towards Kurudumale. -
Late Morning — Kurudumale Ganesha Temple
Travel to Kurudumale and visit the renowned Ganesha Temple, an important pilgrimage stop in the Kolar district. -
Kurudumale Someshwara Temple
Visit the historic Someshwara Temple at Kurudumale before continuing towards Koladevi and Mulbagal. -
Garuda Temple, Koladevi
Stop at Koladevi to visit the distinctive Garuda Temple, one of the notable and unusual temple stops included in this pilgrimage circuit. -
Afternoon — Mulbagal Anjaneya Swamy Temple
Continue to Mulbagal and visit the Anjaneya Swamy Temple, an important Hanuman shrine in the town. -
Lunch Stop
Break for lunch at a suitable restaurant in or around Mulbagal. Lunch is at your own cost unless otherwise specified in the package. -
Sripadaraja Mutt & Narasimha Theertha
Visit Sripadaraja Mutt and Narasimha Theertha, an important spiritual site in Mulbagal associated with the Madhwa tradition and Saint Sripadaraja. -
Afternoon — Bangaru Tirupati
Begin the return-side temple circuit with a visit to Bangaru Tirupati, home to the Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Temple set on a small hillock. -
Evening — Kotilingeshwara Temple
Continue to Kotilingeshwara Temple and explore the distinctive Shiva temple complex known for the large number of Shiva Lingas installed throughout the temple grounds. -
Evening — Return to Bangalore
Begin the return journey to Bangalore after completing the temple circuit. -
Late Evening / Night — Bangalore Drop
Arrive back in Bangalore and complete the tour at your agreed drop-off point.
Please note: Timings and the sequence of temple visits may change depending on your pickup location, traffic, temple opening and closing hours, darshan queues, festival schedules, meal breaks and the time spent at each stop. Additional temples around Mulbagal may be considered only if time and temple timings permit.
Temples Covered on the Kolar & Mulbagal Tour
Explore an extensive temple circuit across Kolar, Kurudumale, Koladevi and Mulbagal, covering historic Shiva temples, Ganesha and Hanuman shrines, the distinctive Garuda Temple, Sripadaraja Mutt, Bangaru Tirupati and Kotilingeshwara.
Antharagange
A sacred hill destination near Kolar where the itinerary covers the temple area and sacred spring without including the cave trek.
Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
The principal Shiva shrine at Antharagange, visited together with the sacred spring before continuing into Kolar.
Kolaramma Temple
One of Kolar's important historic temples, known for its traditional stone architecture and long-standing religious significance.
Someshwara Temple, Kolar
A historic Shiva temple in Kolar admired for its temple architecture, sculpted details and heritage character.
Kurudumale Ganesha Temple
A renowned Ganesha shrine at Kurudumale and one of the important pilgrimage stops on the eastern Kolar temple circuit.
Someshwara Temple, Kurudumale
A historic Shiva temple at Kurudumale distinguished by its stone architecture and heritage character.
Garuda Temple, Koladevi
A distinctive temple dedicated to Garuda at Koladevi and one of the unusual pilgrimage stops on the route towards Mulbagal.
Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Mulbagal
An important Hanuman shrine in Mulbagal and one of the principal devotional stops on the temple circuit.
Sripadaraja Mutt & Narasimha Theertha
An important spiritual site in Mulbagal associated with Saint Sripadaraja and the Madhwa tradition.
Bangaru Tirupati
Visit Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, a popular pilgrimage shrine set on a small hillock in Kolar district.
Kotilingeshwara Temple
A distinctive Shiva pilgrimage complex known for the large number of Shiva Lingas installed throughout the temple grounds.
About the Places on the Kolar & Mulbagal Temple Tour
The Kolar and Mulbagal temple circuit brings together historic Shiva temples, important Ganesha and Hanuman shrines, Vaishnava pilgrimage sites and distinctive spiritual landmarks across eastern Karnataka. Beyond completing the day's darshan, understanding the character of these temples makes the journey through Kolar, Kurudumale, Koladevi and Mulbagal more meaningful.
Antharagange
Antharagange is a rocky hill area near Kolar best known as a pilgrimage destination centred on the Kashi Vishweshwara Temple and its sacred spring. The temple setting combines natural rock formations, steps and religious significance. On this itinerary, the visit is focused on the temple and sacred spring rather than the longer cave trek associated with Antharagange.
Kashi Vishweshwara Temple
Kashi Vishweshwara Temple is the principal Shiva shrine visited at Antharagange. One of its distinctive features is the sacred water flowing through a stone bull-shaped outlet within the temple area. The shrine provides the spiritual focus of the Antharagange visit before the journey continues into Kolar town.
Kolaramma Temple
Kolaramma Temple is one of the best-known historic temples in Kolar and is dedicated to Goddess Kolaramma, traditionally regarded as a guardian deity of the town. Its stone-built temple complex and long religious history make it an important heritage stop as well as an active place of worship.
Someshwara Temple, Kolar
Someshwara Temple is an important historic Shiva temple in Kolar known for its substantial stone architecture and sculptural details. The temple offers a strong contrast to the hill setting of Antharagange and is one of the most significant architectural stops within Kolar town.
Kurudumale Ganesha Temple
Kurudumale is an important pilgrimage village known for its large Ganesha idol and long-standing devotional significance. The Ganesha Temple is the village's best-known shrine and attracts devotees who visit before beginning important occasions and new ventures.
Someshwara Temple, Kurudumale
Kurudumale's historic Someshwara Temple adds an important architectural dimension to the village visit. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the stone temple is noted for its heritage character and makes Kurudumale more than a single-temple pilgrimage stop.
Garuda Temple, Koladevi
The Garuda Temple at Koladevi is one of the most distinctive stops on this route because temples centred on Garuda are comparatively uncommon. Its unusual dedication gives the Kolar–Mulbagal circuit a different character from itineraries focused only on the region's better-known Shiva and Vishnu shrines.
Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Mulbagal
Mulbagal's Anjaneya Swamy Temple is an important Hanuman shrine and one of the principal devotional stops in the town. It adds another religious tradition to a circuit that already includes Shiva, Ganesha, Garuda and Venkateshwara temples.
Sripadaraja Mutt & Narasimha Theertha
Sripadaraja Mutt is an important spiritual landmark associated with the Madhwa tradition and the saint Sripadaraja. Together with Narasimha Theertha, it gives the Mulbagal portion of the journey a deeper connection to Karnataka's devotional and spiritual heritage.
Bangaru Tirupati
Bangaru Tirupati is home to the Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, a popular Vaishnava pilgrimage destination in Kolar district. The shrine is positioned on a small hillock and forms an important return-side stop after completing the Mulbagal portion of the temple circuit.
Kotilingeshwara Temple
Kotilingeshwara is a distinctive Shiva pilgrimage complex known for the very large number of Shiva Lingas installed across its grounds. The expansive temple complex creates a visually unusual setting and provides a memorable final major temple visit before the return journey to Bangalore.
Know Before You Go
Full-Day Temple Circuit +
Pickup & Drop in Bangalore +
Temple Timings & Darshan +
Antharagange Temple Visit +
Walking, Steps & Footwear +
Meals & Refreshment Breaks +
Temple Dress & Photography +
Additional Mulbagal Temples +
Inclusions, Exclusions & What to Carry
✓ What's Included
- AC tourist vehicle from Bangalore
- Bangalore pickup and drop
- Fuel expenses
- Driver allowance
- Trip coordinator
- Breakfast and lunch
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Planned rest breaks
✕ What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Temple donations and special poojas
- Special darshan charges
- Pooja materials and personal shopping
- Additional meals and refreshments
- Travel insurance
- Personal guide charges
What to Carry
Clothing
- Modest, temple-appropriate clothing
- Light shawl or layer for the early start
Footwear
- Comfortable walking footwear
- Good-grip footwear for Antharagange
Personal Essentials
- Water bottle and basic personal items
- Personal prescription medicines
Electronics
- Mobile phone and charger
- Power bank for the full-day journey
🌤️ Weather & Travel Notes
The temple circuit can be visited throughout the year. For the Antharagange hill section, comfortable footwear, drinking water and sun protection are useful, particularly during warmer months. Weather conditions may affect outdoor walking portions of the trip.
📍 Pickup Points
Pickup points will be discussed and confirmed 2 days prior to the trip date. Final pickup details will be shared with travellers before departure.
Important Notes & Safety Guidelines
Important Notes
- This is a long, multi-stop temple circuit, so an early departure from Bangalore is recommended.
- Temple opening hours and darshan queues can affect the time available at later stops.
- Weekends, festivals and special pooja days may result in heavier crowds and longer waiting times.
- Bangalore traffic can affect the final return time, particularly when entering the city in the evening.
- The rocky hill and cave portions of Antharagange are optional and involve more physical activity than the temple visit.
- The order of temple visits may be adjusted when necessary to accommodate local conditions and temple timings.
Safety Guidelines
Senior Travellers
- Allow sufficient rest between temple visits
- Use handrails and take care around temple steps
- Skip demanding hill or cave sections if preferred
Antharagange Hill Section
- Use footwear with reliable grip
- Stay on safe and accessible walking routes
- Avoid climbing wet or difficult rock surfaces
Families & Children
- Keep children close around steps and rocky terrain
- Supervise children throughout the hill section
- Keep personal belongings secure in crowded areas
Do's
- Dress respectfully for temple visits
- Follow temple rules, queues and photography restrictions
- Carry drinking water and wear comfortable footwear
- Keep enough time available for the complete circuit
Don'ts
- Don't litter inside temple or hill areas
- Don't damage or touch restricted temple structures
- Don't attempt unsafe climbing at Antharagange
- Don't enter restricted areas or ignore local instructions
Why Travel With One Short Trip?
Thoughtfully Planned Route
The circuit is arranged to cover Antharagange, Kolar, Kurudumale, Koladevi and Mulbagal before visiting Bangaru Tirupati and Kotilingeshwara on the return side of the journey.
Private Road Travel
Travel in a private tourist vehicle suited to your group, making it easier to move between the multiple temple destinations during this full-day circuit.
Flexible Temple Circuit
The day's sequence can be adjusted when necessary for temple opening hours, darshan queues, traffic and local conditions rather than relying on an unnecessarily rigid schedule.
Practical Trip Planning
Travel time, temple visits and meal breaks are considered when planning the day, while the Antharagange visit remains focused on the temple and sacred spring without including the cave trek.
