Last Updated on 21 January 2025 by Poorna & Brinda
Isha Foundation Chikkaballapur near Bangalore is the new centre of Isha Foundation in Bangalore. The place is at a distance of 50 KMs from Bangalore and close to Bangalore Airport.
Here is the complete and easy guide to visiting the Isha Centre and Adiyogi in Bangalore.
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Location – Avalagurki village, Chikkaballapur. See the Google map link – https://goo.gl/maps/TGALcWe9ASL2DnVR7
Distance of Isha Foundation Chikkaballapur from Bangalore – 70 KMs. Please see the Google Map link – https://goo.gl/maps/8XjY7fB2fvaiw5H69 It is 43 Kms from Bangalore Airport. It is 11 KMs from Chikkaballapur town.
Road condition – Excellent
Best days to go – Any Weekday. Please avoid weekends which see a huge rush resulting in traffic jams. Avoid weekends if you want a peaceful trip!
Best time to go – Early mornings are the best time to go. However, if you want to see the laser show then it is good to go there in the evening. Be there around 5 PM. After exploring the place stay back for the laser show.
Isha Foundation Chikkaballapur timings – 6 AM to 8 PM
Total time needed for the trip – Five hours from Bangalore city centre in normal traffic. Three hours from the Airport.
What to see – Nagamantapa, Yogeshwra Linga shrine, Adiyogi statue, Nandi, Mahashula and Laser show.
Laser Show timings in Isha Foundation Chikkaballapur– 7 PM to 7.15 PM on all days. The show may not happen if it rains.
Cameras – Allowed as of now. Going by the policy of the Isha Foundation as in vogue in their Coimbatore centre, one has to deposit cameras and mobile phones once the place is fully complete.
Eating places – There is a nice restaurant at the centre serving snacks as of now.
Restrooms – Yes. Available.
Parking space – Available. Parking fee Rs 50.
Places to stay – None.
Is it disabled-friendly – As of now, No.
Here are a few snapshots of the place.
TRAVEL TIPS
- Isha Foundation Chikkaballapur is open to the public from 6 AM to 8 PM. The best time to go is early morning when the crowd is less.
- The place is under construction and it will take another year at least for it to get completed fully.
- The place is located in a lovely natural setting in a bowl surrounded by hills.
- The Adiyogi statue at Isha Foundation Chikkaballapur looks lovely with a backdrop of hills.
- No public transport is available as of now to Isha Foundation Chikkaballapur. One can use Govt buses plying from the KSRTC bus stand in the Majestic area. Get down at Chikkaballapur and then take an auto-rickshaw. One can also take a train from Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station. However, BMTC has started a one-day package tour covering temples around Nandi Hills and Isha Chikkaballapur. Check out details on the BMTC website
- At present, the centre is under construction. There is no cover. Wear Good Walking Shoes. Carry a good hat. It will be hot in the afternoons, especially in summer.
- The place is not elderly/physically challenged-friendly at present. Elders have to stay at Naga Mantapa.
- One can offer flowers at Naga Mantapa for a small donation. One can also offer other pujas under the Adiyogi statue.
- The centre has a good restaurant providing vegetarian snacks.
- BMTC has started a one day package tour covering Isha alongwith well known temples around Chikkaballapur.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the entry fee for Isha Foundation Bangalore? – There is no entry fee for Isha Foundation Bangalore
- Where is Isha Foundation located in Bangalore? – Isha Foundation is located in the village of Avalagurki near Chikkaballapur at a distance of 50 KMs from Bangalore.
- Does Isha provide free food? – No. However, there is a restaurant in the ashram.
- Can we visit Isha without booking? – Yes. On a few special occasions like Maha Shivaratri, one has to register on their website. Registration is free. Please check their website for details
- What is the dress code for Isha Centre? – There is no dress code as such. However being a spiritual place, visitors are expected to dress decently.
- What are the timings of the Adiyogi laser show? – The timings are from 7 PM to 7.15 PM.
- Where is Adiyogi Bangalore located? – Adiyogi Bangalore is at Sadhguru Sannidhi, Isha Chikkaballapur
Conclusion
Isha Foundation Chikkaballapur is a nice place to visit. It is still under construction and we are sure once complete, it will be as good as the one in Coimbatore.
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Is there any room facilities for families
As of now, NO.
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Your vivid descriptions and stunning photographs create a virtual journey, making the reader feel immersed in the beauty and tranquility of the surroundings. The inclusion of practical tips and personal anecdotes adds a genuine touch, making the guide both informative and relatable.
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So much helpful information—thank you!
Any advice or recommendations for reliable taxi companies/private car transport from Bengalore (instead of train or bus)? Or alternately, any suggestions on companies that organize ‘day trips’.
Many thanks again!
Thanks. We don’t have any info regarding taxis. But you can get them from your hotel travel desk.
are buses available after the laser show? how can we reach chikkballapur after the laser show if we came there by bus?
I am not sure about buses from Isha. There will be autorickshaws to take you back to Chikkaballapur bus stand from where you will get a bus every half hour to Bangalore