Koti Lingeshwara Temple & Markandeya Hills
Koti Lingeshwara Temple
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The Koti Lingeshwara Temple in Kolar, Karnataka, India, is a popular temple, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva. The main attraction of the temple is a huge linga measuring 108 ft tall and 35 ft tall Lord Nandi idol, surrounded by lakhs of small lingas spread over an area of 15 acres. The most striking feature of the Koti Lingeshwara Temple is its vast collection of Shiva lingas. The term “Koti” translates to “crore” in Kannada, symbolizing a vast number, though the actual count is not a crore. The lingas are meticulously arranged in rows, creating a mesmerizing and divine ambiance.
The Markandeya Hill is located near Kolar, about 70 kilometers from Bangalore, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, including lush greenery, rock formations, and distant vistas. The area is ideal for nature lovers and photographers. The hills are associated with the ancient Markandeya Temple (Shiva temple), dedicated to Sage Markandeya, a revered figure in Hindu mythology known for his devotion and longevity. According to legend, Sage Markandeya is said to have performed intense penance here and is believed to have been blessed by Lord Shiva.
Highlights
- Kotilingeshwara Temple
- Markandeya Hills Hike (Main activity here is a short hike for stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, temple visit is optional and subjective to the opening hours on weekend)
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- Start from Bangalore early in the morning at 5 AM
- Small icebreaker session to get to know your fellow travel buddies
- Enroute have a self sponsored breakfast.
- Visit Koti Lingeshwara temple
- Enroute have a self sponsored lunch.
- Reach Markandeya hills base and start hiking to explore 360 views.
- Start back to Bangalore and Drop off by Evening
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At Muddie Trails, we offer offbeat travel experiences like trips and treks to quench your wanderlust. The outdoor activities like backpacking trips, hiking, trekking, adventure, camping, bonfire & road trips are our oxygen. Whether you are looking for awesome weekend trips, your own group trips or corporate outings to beautiful destinations, we are here to help.
Inclusions
- Travel by (Tempo or Mini Bus with push-back seats)
- Snack pack
- Entry Charges
- Trek Leader(s)
- Experience that you gain
Exclusions
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Any kind of insurance (health, medical, Travel, life, accidental,etc)
- Any misc expenses not mentioned in the inclusions above
THINGS TO CARRY
- A small backpack for the trek (to carry snacks, water bottle, etc.)
- Track pants, full sleeve cotton T-shirt for the trek
- Cap/hat (to avoid getting tanned)
- Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
- Proper water bottle for your trek.
- Good grip shoes or sandals
PICKUP LOCATIONS
Banashankari
BTM
Silk Board / HSR Layout
Marathahalli
Tin Factory
ITI Gate
Policy and Terms
- 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent before 48 hours of the trip start time.
- No refund if a cancellation request is sent within 48 hours of the trip start time, whatever be the reason (health, family, work issues, accident, etc.)
- No refund during or after the trip, whatever be the reason.
- No refund on the partial payment done to block your seat for the trip.
Terms and Conditions
- No Luxury. We assure awesome memories every trip, but not awesome facilities.
- We provide basic facilities in terms of food, travel, and stay.
- The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule are permitted. Do not give advice(s) to the Organizer.
- Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
- No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
- Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
- Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
- Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for trekkers. There may be snakes, scorpions, and other dangerous animals.
- Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
- The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.
- Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
- Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
- Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc. Read it here.
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