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TumkurTumakuru
Spend a half‑day in Tumkur for a quick temple hop or hill‑trek, then return to Bangalore – no need to stay overnight.
Tumkur (Tumakuru) is a small Karnataka town on NH‑4, 70 km west of Bangalore. It offers several temples, a hill‑station and easy bus links, making it a day‑trip destination rather than a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (very hot)
- Airport
- BLR
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Tumkur100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tumkur, 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
- SafetyTumkur is generally safe; watch for traffic on busy highways and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
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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 numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (all services) (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.
- AirportBLR Kempegowda International Airport (Main airport for Bangalore, about 70 km (43 mi) east of Tumkur).BLR Kempegowda International Airport (Main airport for Bangalore, about 43 mi (70 km) east of Tumkur).
- Getting aroundBuses run every 5 min from Bangalore on NH‑4; express trains stop at Tumakuru station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹900 (≈ US$11) · High ₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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 (Main airport for Bangalore, about 70 km (43 mi) east of Tumkur)BLR Kempegowda International Airport (Main airport for Bangalore, about 43 mi (70 km) east of Tumkur)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tumkur: next 7 days
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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)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°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
Buses run every 5 min from Bangalore on NH‑4; express trains stop at Tumakuru station. Within town, auto‑rickshaws and walking are common.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Devaraayana Durga
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round‑trip
Bus or taxi 15 km (9.3 mi) west; about 30 minBus or taxi 9.3 mi (15 km) west; about 30 min
Hill‑station with forest and deer park; good for a short hike.
Siddara Betta
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Local bus to base village, then trek
Trek to meditation site; moderate difficulty.
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.
Sai Siri Hotel
Modern rooms, lift, electronic key; ₹1,300 per night
Ashoka Lodge
Attached to vegetarian restaurant; no price listed
Woodlands Hotel
Basic rooms; no price listed
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
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or guesthouse1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Bangalore ↔ Tumkur bus fare1 × ₹120 · check | ₹120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹142 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,562 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,562≈ US$18 |
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Prices of common things
| Idli (vegetarian lunch)from Ashoka Restaurant | ₹70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tender coconut watercheck | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last city bus departs around midnight; plan return early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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My bed tonight
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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟುTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Bangalore; Indian visa e‑visa required.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangalore ↔ Tumkur bus: ≈ ₹120 each way, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
- ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is it? (idu eshtu?)
- ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿ? — Where is the bus stop? (bus nildana elli?)
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 Tumkur. 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: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a private car hire with driver for flexible hill‑station visits.
- Combine Tumkur with a Bangalore night for budget accommodation.
Sources
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