For the people in prime locations of India, we see trending articles that speak about "Weekend Gateways", so today I wanted to add similar article but with a twist - i.e., from my hometown.
Coincidentally, this can be a weekend gateway from Bengaluru also.
While I do this linking right, I remember & recall a small story about a kid who prepared about 'Cow' for an essay in the exam, while teacher had given question to write about 'Tree'. Intelligent kid wrote - "There was a big 'Tree' for which a beautiful 'Cow' was tied with the rope. Then, he wrote everything about 'Cow' as he had prepared about it".
Hope, you could relate how my article and story above are related :)
Recently, Isha foundation inaugurated Shiva idol in Karnataka i.e., Near Chikkaballapur which is the new attraction for people during weekends. So also, we have Lepakshi which can be covered on the same day. So, I have drafted itinerary as below:
Pavagada -> Lepakshi -> Isha, Chikkaballapur -> Hindupur Chats -> Pavagada
Bengaluru -> Isha, Chikkaballapur -> Lepakshi -> Hindupur Chats -> Bengaluru
or
Pavagada -> Lepakshi -> Hindupur Chats -> Pavagada for half a day plan (This is what I have executed)
Bengaluru -> Isha, Chikkaballapur -> Rangastala, Chikkaballapur -> Bengaluru
I have given the plan from my hometown and Bengaluru as well, so that travelers from both places can plan.
Points to Remember !
1. Toll fee of 60/- per side or 90/- 2 way when we visit Lepakshi from my hometown.
2. Toll fee of 115/- per side 0r 170/- 2 way when we visit Lepakshi from Bengaluru via Bengaluru - Hyderabad highway via Chikkaballapur.
3. Parking fee of 50/- in Lepakshi. We can park anywhere around 2 kms from temple.
4. Visit Lepakshi post lunch for nice pics at Jatayu theme park during sun set and inside main temple.
5. Jatayu theme park entry fee is 10/- per head.
Note: Google map will show you the route to avoid toll in some places. Not advisable to take such routes in nighttime or in dark time.