What to expect
Highlights
- The vast Maitreya-Buddha meditation pyramid.
- The guided anapana meditation.
- The landscaped valley campus.
Pyramid Valley International
Pyramid Valley International is a large meditation centre at Kebbedoddi near Harohalli, south of Bengaluru.
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Typeactivity
Nearest baseHarohalli
DistrictRamanagara
Best timeYear-round
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree
It is built around the Maitreya-Buddha Pyramid, one of the world’s largest meditation pyramids, where visitors sit for anapana meditation beneath the apex.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Kebbedoddi near Harohalli, about 30 km south of Bengaluru off the Kanakapura road; by road.
- A meditation centre — keep silence in the pyramid, dress modestly and follow the centre’s timings and rules.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru50 km
- Mysuru90 km
- Mandya55 km
- Kanakapura30 km
- Magadi40 km
Road km to Ramanagara; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
Year-round; mornings and the meditation sessions.
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Today at Pyramid Valley International
Sunrise6:10 am
Sunset5:59 pm
Golden hour best light4:59 pm–5:59 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:59 pm–6:24 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 59%
Sunset is in about 49 minutes.
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 working meditation centre — keep quiet and respect those meditating.
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Pyramid Valley International — at a glance
TimingsDaytime; meditation sessions
Best timeYear-round; mornings and the meditation sessions
Entry: Free; donations welcomed
Getting here
How to reach Pyramid Valley International
At Kebbedoddi near Harohalli, ~30 km south of Bengaluru off the Kanakapura road; by road
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- 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 Pyramid Valley International
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Pyramid Valley International
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Where Pyramid Valley International is
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Pyramid Valley International — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Pyramid Valley International?
Year-round; mornings and the meditation sessions.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pyramid Valley International?
Entry: Free; donations welcomed. Timings: Daytime; meditation sessions.
How do I reach Pyramid Valley International?
At Kebbedoddi near Harohalli, about 30 km south of Bengaluru off the Kanakapura road; by road. A meditation centre — keep silence in the pyramid, dress modestly and follow the centre’s timings and rules.
How much time do I need for Pyramid Valley International?
1 to 2 hours.
What else is near Pyramid Valley International?
Nearby you can pair Bilikal Rangaswamy Betta (16.0 km), Ramadevara Betta (21.9 km), Revana Siddeshwara Betta (23.3 km), Janapada Loka (23.9 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Pranabandhu Nayak, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.