Must Read Chikkaballapur Adiyogi Trip Guide Ananya Bhaduri Travelling to Adiyogi Chikkaballapur was on my bucket list since it was inaugurated in 2023. I kept hearing that it is always crowded. Finally, we planned to visit this famous Adiyogi statue along with the Lepakshi Temple in August 2024. The word ‘Adiyogi’ refers to the first yogi. Here, the first yogi is lord Shiva, who gave us the knowledge of the science of yoga over 15000 years ago. How to reach Chikkaballapur Adiyogi from Bangalore? There are several routes available from Bangalore. We were travelling from Koramangala, and our driver chose the Hebbal-Airport route. This route will take around 60-65 km to Adiyogi, Chikkaballapur.  Also, if you’re travelling from Marathahalli, Whitefield or Sarjapur, the Hoskote-Sulibele route will be perfect for you. The distance will be around 70 km, but traffic will be less.  Travel Option to Adiyogi If you love driving, then you can drive to the Adiyogi statue or hire a p...