A Sacred Journey Awaits: BMTC Unveils ‘Divya Darshana’ Tour to 8 Temples

In a thoughtful effort to boost spiritual tourism in Bengaluru, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has launched a new initiative called the ‘Divya Darshana’ tour.

BMTC is taking an important step to promote spiritual tourism in Bengaluru. They have introduced a new temple tour called ‘Divya Darshana’, which will start on May 31. Running exclusively on weekends and public holidays, this one-day spiritual journey aims to offer devotees and tourists a serene, comfortable, and accessible way to visit some of the most revered temples around the city.

After the remarkable success of earlier efforts such as the ‘Bengaluru Darshini’ and the special Isha Foundation tour — both of which catered to over 50,000 passengers in the past year — BMTC is expanding its offerings with ‘Divya Darshana’. The tour will use air-conditioned buses to make sure everyone has a comfortable and smooth ride.

A Route Through Sanctity

The ‘Divya Darshana’ tour will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. from the Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), returning to the same point by 6:05 p.m. The tour plan includes visits to eight important and well-known temples in Bengaluru. They are:

1. Sri Gali Anjaneya Swamy Temple

2. Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple

3. Shrungagiri Sri Shanmukha Swamy Temple

4. Sri Devi Karumari Amman Temple

5. Omkar Hills Temple

6. ISKCON Vaikuntha Hill Temple (Vasanthapura)

7. Art of Living Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram

8. Banashankari Temple

Each of these sites holds deep spiritual and cultural relevance in Karnataka’s rich heritage, making them ideal stops for a divine day-long retreat.

Affordable and Devotee-Friendly

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy highlighted the tour’s intent: “This initiative not only celebrates the city’s spiritual heritage but also provides a comfortable and affordable way for devotees and tourists to visit some of the most revered temples around Bengaluru.”

Ticket prices have been kept reasonable — ₹450 for adults and ₹350 for children (inclusive of GST) — to encourage greater participation. You can book your tickets easily online on the KSRTC website. If you need any help, you can call the helpline numbers. They are 080-22483777 and 7760991170.

While the current service is limited to departures from Majestic, many residents hope that in the near future, ‘Divya Darshana’ will expand departure points across various parts of Bengaluru for added convenience.

Sanatangyan Meets Urban Life

Bestowed with the title of ‘Divya Darshana’ tour, Bengaluru’s spiritual essence is now easier to visit. This BMTC offered tour unites ancient knowledge with the modern way of life. It also lets them feel the special energy of Bengaluru’s ancient temples.

As the urban lifestyle assimilates age-old customs, these tours are aimed at helping youngsters as well as tourists appreciate Indian spirituality.

More Than Just a Ride

This isn’t just a sightseeing trip; it’s a soulful journey into sanatangyan, where each temple stop serves as a moment of reflection, reverence, and rejuvenation. They are not simply providing transport facilities, but helping people to experience something divine. Divya Darshana enables participants to reconnect with their roots.

The entire logic behind the project is that it brings needed revenue while also promoting religion. BMTC’s local heritage tours are the simplest and most seamless way to encourage religious tourism in the city.

Why ‘Divya Darshana’ Matters

The fast-paced lifestyle of a city has its benefits as well as drawbacks. Initiatives like ‘Divya Darshana’ provides much needed relief. It enables deeper exploration into inner spirituality without the need to travel long distances. The tour makes sacred places more accessible and closer to people’s homes which makes the sanatangyan quite delightful to enjoy and appreciate.

The ‘Divya Darshana’ tour by BMTC is more than just a trip. It combines tradition with convenience, making Bengaluru’s spiritual heritage easy to visit. By offering a well-planned, affordable, and comfortable temple tour, BMTC helps promote religious tourism. It also helps people in the city and visitors connect more deeply with traditional wisdom. This special journey reminds us that even in a busy city, the way to the divine is always close.