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Doddaballapura
Ghati Subramanya temple is the one confirmed sight; how long a visit takes and what to combine it with: check locally before you go.
Doddaballapura is a town north of Bangalore in southeastern Karnataka, listed on Wikivoyage with one named sight: the Ghati Subramanya temple, where the prime deity Lord Kartikeya (Murugan) is shown together with Lord Narasimha, both believed in local mythology to have emerged from the earth. The Kartikeya idol with a seven-headed cobra is carved from a single stone, with Narasimha on the rear. Distance from Bangalore, how long to allow and whether to stay overnight: check.
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- Kempegowda (BLR)
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Doddaballapura112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Doddaballapura, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyDoddaballapura is safe for day visits.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBLR Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) (Distance and transfer time to Doddaballapura: check.).
- Getting aroundcheckLocal transport options and the temple's distance from Doddaballapur railway station: check.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BLR Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) (Distance and transfer time to Doddaballapura: check.)
Map of Doddaballapura
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Doddaballapura
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Devanahalli · 18 km straight line
- Nandi Hills · 20 km straight line
- Chikballapur · 25 km straight line
- Bengaluru · 36 km straight line
- Tumkur · 48 km straight line
- Ramanagara · 69 km straight line
- Hosur · 70 km straight line
- KGF · 87 km straight line
Weather and climate
Doddaballapura: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local transport options and the temple's distance from Doddaballapur railway station: check.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bangalore
cautionDoor to door: check
check
Route and travel time from Doddaballapura: check.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Doddaballapura town centre
A few budget hotels; most visitors stay in Bangalore or near Nandi Hills.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) (day trip)
- Mid
- ₹2,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–50) (day trip)
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ (day trip)
Trip budget
| Day trip (no overnight)1 × 1 night × ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,000 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,000≈ US$12 |
2026 estimate in INR; day trip only.
Prices of common things
| Auto-rickshaw from station to templecheck | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Temple entrycheck | Free |
| Meal at a local eatery | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bus to Bangalorecheck | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Temple timings vary: check locally before visiting.
- No ATMs near the temple; carry cash.
- The town is quiet after dark; plan to leave by evening.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟುTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Bangalore → Doddaballapura: about ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2), about 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi from airport to Doddaballapura: ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30)
Say or show
- ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ — Hello (namaskāra)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavādagaḷu)
- ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much? (eṣṭu?)
- ದೇವಾಲಯ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the temple? (dēvālaya ellide?)
Kannada is the local language; English is understood at the temple and in transport.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Doddaballapura. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata
- secondaryWikivoyage: Doddaballapura, revision 5246264 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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