A good half-day option, the Ashram is home to some beautiful temples and larger-than-life statues. Children will be mesmerized with the 36ft Vijaya Vittala statue, the Seven River Goddesses, the Gitopadesha Chariot, the Vishwaroopa revelation by Lord Krishna. Plus, a neat little play area.
Where: Gayathri Mandira, Vishwa Shanti Ashram, Arasinakunte, Bangalore-Nelamangala Expressway
When: 8.30am-12.30pm and 4pm-7.30pm (free entry)