What to expect
Highlights
- The summit-plateau Shiva shrine.
- The old stone architecture.
- The pairing with the base temple.
Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple
The ancient Shiva temple on the summit plateau of Nandi Hills, the "yoga" counterpart to the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple at the base — a quiet stone shrine amid the hilltop. This temple guide is organized from Nandi in Chikkaballapur district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple.
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Before you go to Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseNandi
DistrictChikkaballapur
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed20 to 30 minutes on the hill
EntryIncluded with Nandi Hills entry
Places to visit3→The Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple is the ancient Shiva shrine on the summit plateau of Nandi Hills.
It is the "yoga" counterpart to the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple at the base — a quiet stone temple amid the hilltop.
Getting there
How to visit
- On the Nandi Hills summit; reached with the hill visit, a short walk from the main viewpoints.
- A living temple on the hill — remove footwear and be respectful of worshippers.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru60 km
- Kolar55 km
- Chintamani40 km
- Tumakuru90 km
- Hindupur (AP)75 km
Road km to Chikkaballapur; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; with the Nandi Hills visit.
Weather in Yoga Nandeeshwara TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 48%
Sunset is in about 2 hours.
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- A quiet summit temple — treat the old shrine with care.
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Top experiences around Nandi
2 more places around Nandi, each worth a day of its own.
hill stationNandi Hills
200 m · 3 min walk
The marquee of the district — a Ganga-dynasty hill fortress at about 1,478 m and a former summer retreat of Tipu Sultan, famous for its sunrise and sea-of-clouds views, with Tipu’s Drop, Tipu’s summer residence, the Amrita Sarovar tank and the old fort walls.
templeBhoga Nandeeshwara Temple
2.0 km · 25 min walk
One of Karnataka’s finest temples, in Nandi village at the foot of the hill — a layered Ganga–Chola–Hoysala–Vijayanagara Dravidian complex from the 9th century onward, with twin Arunachaleshwara and Bhoganandeeshwara shrines and a beautiful stepped Kalyani tank.
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Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple — at a glance
TimingsWith the hill
Best timeOctober to February; with the hill visit
Entry: Included with Nandi Hills entry
Getting here
How to reach Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple
On the Nandi Hills summit; a short walk from the viewpoints
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple?
October to February; with the Nandi Hills visit.
What are the entry fee and timings at Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple?
Entry: Included with Nandi Hills entry. Timings: With the hill.
How do I reach Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple?
On the Nandi Hills summit; reached with the hill visit, a short walk from the main viewpoints. A living temple on the hill — remove footwear and be respectful of worshippers.
How much time do I need for Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple?
20 to 30 minutes on the hill.
What else is near Yoga Nandeeshwara Temple?
Nearby you can pair Nandi Hills (200 m), Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple (2.0 km), Muddenahalli (4.4 km), Skandagiri (5.4 km).
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