Your stay — Yatri Nivas
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Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.49 · INR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tumkur, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Yatri Nivas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Tumkur Bus Stand → Tumkur University Boys Hostel (near university gate)
💡 Ask for 'University stop' – not all buses go all the way. If late, an auto from bus stand to hostel costs ₹60–₹80. Don't take an auto at night for more than ₹100.
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) → Tumkur University Boys Hostel
💡 Book a prepaid taxi at the airport counter, not with touts. Confirm the driver knows Tumkur University road, not the town centre.
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) – bus stop at Terminal 1 → Tumkur Bus Stand (nearby to Tumkur University)
💡 Take bus number 256A from the airport to Majestic, then switch to a Tumkur-bound bus. Cheaper but adds 30–40 minutes. Avoid during Bangalore peak (8–10 AM, 5–7 PM).
Bangalore City Railway Station (SBC) – 35 km from airport via taxi/bus → Tumkur Railway Station (2.5 km from Tumkur University Boys Hostel)
💡 Trains are punctual. From the airport, take an auto to Yeshwanthpur or Bengaluru Cantonment to avoid city traffic to SBC. Tumkur station to hostel: auto costs ₹50–₹80.
About Tumkur
Wikipedia ↗
Tumkur, officially Tumakuru, is a city and the headquarters of Tumkur district in Karnataka state, India. It is known for the Siddaganga Matha Lingayat monastery. Tumkur hosts India's first mega food park, a project of the ministry of food processing. The India Food Park was inaugurated by Prime Min...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Yatri Nivas?
Check-in at Yatri Nivas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Tumkur
💡 Visit during the morning aarti (around 7:30 AM) for a quiet, authentic experience. The priest often shares stories if you ask nicely.
💡 Weekday mornings are quietest. Ask the caretaker to show the outdoor stone sculpture section.
💡 The best time is 6–8 AM when it's cooler and locals do group yoga. Carry water; there's only one tap.
💡 Go early morning to beat the heat and spot peacocks along the trail. The temple opens at 6 AM.
💡 Wear grippy shoes for the stone steps. Sunrise views are spectacular, but avoid weekends if you dislike crowds.