About Lepakshi
Bangalore to Lepakshi distnce : 123 km
Estimated travel time : 2.5 hours
Bangalore to Lepakshi is one the popular route that take you to the great Indian art that attract the viewer and tourist not only from the country but also the foreigner who wan to see the art of Indian art must visit the place.
Lepakshi is a small beautiful town in the hamlet of Anantapur district of the Andhra Pradesh. It 's world famous for it's paragon of excellent architecture and art Vijayanagar architectural style. The village is famous for its three shrines, which are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Veerabhadra. The Veerabhadra Temple was constructed by two brothers, Viranna and Virupanna. The village is withness the timeless art of the Veerbhardra Temple in which premises the handing pillars get the tourist puzzled how it's possible, also the huge Nandi bull made from a single granite stone is also one another monument of amaze, apart from the the big Shiviling the is built in the temple premises along with the famous sculpture of the snake on the Nagalinga attract the tourist to see and be a part of great Indian heritage and culture. Local legend claims that the 'naga' was carved from a single block of stone while the sculptors were waiting for their mother to cook lunch for them! Apart form the the great archiological site of India is has many other attarction ike the footprint of 'Sita, famous frescoes and murals painting etc.
Taxi from Bangalore to Lepakshi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Bangalore to Lepakshi by car is well connected through NH 44 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Bangalore to Lepakshi distance is 123 Km and is 2.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Yelahanka - Yelahanka Lake And Park, Sri Chowdeshwari Devi Temple, Kogilu Lakefront Walk Way
Kurubarakunte - Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Sri Siddhachal Stulabhadra Jain Teerth Dham, Anjeneya Temple
Chikkaballapur - Glass House, Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, Lake View Point, Trekking
Peresandra - Kashi Vishwanath Swamy Temple, Sri Bannimahankalli Temple, Rajarajeswari Temple
Bagepalli - Chitravathi River Reservoir, Salumaradha Thimakka Park, Chitravathi River View, Sree Sunkalamma Devi Temple
Chilamathur - Swayambhuveshvara Temple, Chowdeshwari Devi temple, Lord Krishna Temple