Bengaluru: BMTC, KSRTC launch 'Divya Darshana' temple tour for weekend spiritual getaways

BMTC and KSRTC have launched the Divya Darshana temple tour in Bengaluru, offering a weekend spiritual travel experience. The AC bus service covers 8 famous temples every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday. Book online now. 

Bengaluru, often hailed as the Silicon City of India, is not only a hub for technological innovation but also home to a rich religious and historical legacy. Recognising the spiritual needs of its citizens, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has introduced a special one-day ‘Divya Darshana’ bus package for temple visits across the city.

Special bus service every weekend 

BMTC, in collaboration with the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), has launched a special air-conditioned bus service that operates only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The service aims to provide a comfortable, affordable, and spiritually enriching experience for devotees.

• Starting point: Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic)
• Departure time: 8:30 AM
• Return time: 6:05 PM

Temples covered under the Divya Darshana tour 

The tour includes visits to eight prominent temples in Bengaluru:

1. Sri Gali Anjaneya Swamy Temple
2. Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple
3. Sringeri Sri Shanmukha Temple
4. Sri Devi Karumari Ammanavara Temple
5. Omkar Hill
6. ISKCON Temple (Vasanthapura Vaikunta)
7. Art of Living International Center
8. Banashankari Temple

Each stop allows sufficient time for devotees to offer prayers and experience the spiritual atmosphere of the temples.

Affordable ticket pricing 

The tour is priced reasonably to accommodate families and groups:

• Adults: ₹450
• Children: ₹350

Booking details and contact information 

Devotees can book their seats and get more information through:

• Website: www.ksrtc.in
• Helpline: 080-22483777 / 7760991170
• BMTC official social media handles

Initiative receives positive response 

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy officially launched the Divya Darshana initiative on May 31, 2025, and BMTC has reported an encouraging public response in the past two weeks. Passengers have appreciated the well-timed itinerary and the comfortable travel arrangements.

This special service, jointly launched by BMTC and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), aims to offer devotees a convenient and comfortable travel experience. It turns a simple one-day city tour into a meaningful spiritual journey, giving passengers the opportunity to embark on a religious pilgrimage within Bengaluru.