10 Best Temples & Pilgrimage Sites Near Bengaluru (2026) — Distance, Best Time & How to Reach

Looking for the best temples & pilgrimage sites near Bengaluru? Here are 10 temples ranked by distance — from Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple (~116 km) to Manikyamba Devi Temple, Draksharamam (~804 km). Each shows how to reach it from Bengaluru with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage near Bengaluru1

    Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple

    ~116 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹110Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 2h 22m
  2. Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills, Karnataka — pilgrimage near Bengaluru2

    Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills

    ~158 km
    PilgrimageKarnataka·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹135Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 3h 8m
  3. Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage near Bengaluru3

    Tirupati Balaji Temple

    ~257 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.9

    Best time: September to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹185Fastest Train (3AC) · 4h 52m
  4. Kamakshi Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu — pilgrimage near Bengaluru4

    Kamakshi Amman Temple

    ~286 km
    PilgrimageTamil Nadu·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹200Fastest Train (3AC) · 5h 20m
  5. Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur, Telangana — pilgrimage near Bengaluru5

    Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur

    ~411 km
    PilgrimageTelangana·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹265Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 19m
  6. Srisailam Mallikarjuna, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage near Bengaluru6

    Srisailam Mallikarjuna

    ~464 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹295Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 10m
  7. Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu — pilgrimage near Bengaluru7

    Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram

    ~563 km
    PilgrimageTamil Nadu·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to April

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹345Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 46m
  8. Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur, Maharashtra — pilgrimage near Bengaluru8

    Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur

    ~687 km
    PilgrimageMaharashtra·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹415Fastest Train (3AC) · 11h 45m
  9. Shankari Devi (Trincomalee), Sri Lanka — pilgrimage near Bengaluru9

    Shankari Devi (Trincomalee)

    ~787 km
    PilgrimageSri Lanka·★ 4.4

    Best time: April to September

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹465Fastest Train (3AC) · 13h 20m
  10. Manikyamba Devi Temple, Draksharamam, Andhra Pradesh — pilgrimage near Bengaluru10

    Manikyamba Devi Temple, Draksharamam

    ~804 km
    PilgrimageAndhra Pradesh·★ 4.5

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹475Fastest Train (3AC) · 13h 37m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest temple to Bengaluru?

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple in Andhra Pradesh is the closest — about 116 km from Bengaluru, reachable by Train (Sleeper Class) from around ₹110.

How far is Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple from Bengaluru?

Lepakshi Veerabhadra Temple is roughly 116 km by road from Bengaluru; the fastest option is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (2h 22m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

What is the best time to visit temples & pilgrimage sites near Bengaluru?

For most temples & pilgrimage sites near Bengaluru, the best time to visit is October to March. Check each destination for its exact season.

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