Bengaluru to Adiyogi, one day, one cab
The 112-ft Adiyogi statue at Sadhguru Sannidhi near Chikkaballapur, about 65 km from Bengaluru at the foothills of Nandi Hills, has become one of the most visited day-trip destinations from the city, especially for the evening light and sound show. A QuicReach getaway cab gets you there and back in one comfortable evening, or as a combined Nandi Hills + Adiyogi day.
Adiyogi at a glance
- Bangalore to Adiyogi distance
- ~65 km
- Drive time each way
- 1.5–2 hrs
- Opening hours
- Open 6:00 AM–8:00 PM daily; the Adiyogi Divya Darshanam light show runs at 7:00 PM every day
- Entry
- Isha does not publish an entry charge for visiting the Sannidhi grounds. Specific rituals and offerings are booked separately through Isha
- Best time to go
- Late afternoon arrival to catch the 7:00 PM Adiyogi light show
Worth knowing. The 7:00 PM show is the reason most people come, so the last two hours are far busier than the rest of the day. Arriving by late afternoon gives you the grounds in daylight and a seat for the show.
Hours and ticket details checked September 2026. Temples and parks change these without notice, confirm before you travel if your plan depends on it.
Why Adiyogi?
- 112-ft Adiyogi statue at Sadhguru Sannidhi
- Evening Adiyogi Divya Darshanam light show
- Naga Mantapa and the Sannidhi grounds
- Combine with Nandi Hills the same day
A typical QuicReach day
Pickup from Bengaluru
Arrive at Sadhguru Sannidhi, explore the grounds
Adiyogi Divya Darshanam light show
Dinner stop on the highway
Drop back home in Bengaluru
Sample plan, timings are flexible and your exact fare is shown upfront in the app.
Adiyogi trip questions
Where is the Adiyogi statue near Bangalore?
The Adiyogi statue near Bengaluru is at Sadhguru Sannidhi, Chikkaballapur, about 65 km north of the city at the foothills of Nandi Hills, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by cab. Isha also gives it as 45 km from Kempegowda International Airport and 63 km from Cantonment railway station. (The original 112-ft Adiyogi is at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore; the Chikkaballapur statue is its Karnataka counterpart, and the two are frequently confused.)
Can I visit Adiyogi and Nandi Hills on the same day?
Yes. They are minutes apart at the same foothills. A popular QuicReach getaway plan is sunrise at Nandi Hills, a relaxed afternoon, and the Adiyogi light show in the evening before heading back to Bengaluru.
What are the Adiyogi timings in Bangalore?
Sadhguru Sannidhi is open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day. The Adiyogi Divya Darshanam light show, which is what most visitors come for, runs at 7:00 PM daily. Checked against Isha in September 2026; confirm before travelling if your plan depends on it.
What time is the Adiyogi light show?
7:00 PM, every day. It is a projection show with Sadhguru narrating the Adiyogi story, shown on the statue itself. Plan to arrive well before 7, both for a decent viewing spot and because the grounds are worth seeing in daylight first.
How far is Adiyogi from Bangalore?
About 65 km north, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours depending on where in Bengaluru you start and when you leave. North Bengaluru pickups such as Hebbal and Yelahanka are appreciably closer; a south Bengaluru start adds most of an hour before you are even out of the city.
Is there an entry fee for Adiyogi at Chikkaballapur?
Isha does not publish an entry charge for visiting the Sannidhi grounds, and we would rather say that than quote a figure we cannot stand behind. Specific rituals and offerings are booked separately through Isha. Checked September 2026.
Is there a dress code for Adiyogi?
Isha does not publish one for Sadhguru Sannidhi. It is a consecrated space, so dressing as you would for a temple visit is the sensible default. Evenings at the foothills are cooler than the city, which is worth knowing if you are staying for the 7 PM show.
Can I visit Adiyogi on the way from Bangalore airport?
Yes, and it is closer to the airport than to most of the city: Isha gives it as 45 km from Kempegowda International Airport against about 65 km from Bengaluru. If you are landing in the afternoon with an evening free, or have a long layover, it is a realistic detour rather than a separate trip.
How do I book a cab from Bangalore to Adiyogi?
Book a One Day Getaway in the QuicReach app: choose Adiyogi, pick your date and pickup point, and choose a shared group departure or a personal cab. The full fare is shown upfront before you confirm, fixed, with no surge.