India /Karnataka /Mysore /Nanjangud
Nanjangud is a temple town that is located in the State of Karnataka. The town which is located in the Mysore District is known for its many temples that are located along the banks of the River Kabini. Nanjangud attracts many tourists and devotees alike every year; the streets are filled with people for many months of the year irrespective of the weather conditions. The architecture of the temples and the overall charm of the place are some of the main attractions of the town. The town is also easily accessible from the main cities. The primary temple in the town of Nanjangud is dedicated to the God Shiva. There are many Shiva devotees in the nearby regions. Many of the temples are located along the river banks and they are a beautiful sight, especially in the evenings. After sunset a cool breeze can be experienced flowing in from the River Kabini. The town has been ruled by many dynasties and different influences can be seen in the town. Some of the rulers are, The Wodeyar Kings, Tipu Sultan, Hoysala Kings and Hyder Ali. The Wodeyar Kings provided finances for improving and renovating the temples. Other dynasties have also been crucial in building these temples.
Nanjangud Temple
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Category : Pilgrim
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 571312
STD Code: 8221
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Best Time to Visit: November to February.
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Nanjangud is a temple town in Mysore District of Karnataka. The town is known for its many temples that are located along the banks of the River Kabini. Nanjangud attracts many tourists and devotees every year. The architecture of the temples and the overall beauty of the place are some of the main attractions of the town.
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By Air : The nearest airport is the one at Bangalore. Alternatively one can use the airports at Coimbatore or Calicut for reaching Nanjangud.
By Train : Nanjangud has a main railway line that runs from Mysore. There are frequent train services from other parts of the State as well. Tickets from Mysore are cheap and travelling by train is a comfortable and affordable option. Tickets cost around Rs 100 for 2 tier non A/C compartments.
By Bus : There are government buses that ply from Mysore and Bangalore. They are a quick and inexpensive option. Tickets costs between Rs 100 and 150. Government buses may however be crowded and they are not very comfortable.
By Taxi : There are private taxis and prepaid taxis that are available from the Bangalore airport. They usually charge around Rs 1500 reach the city.
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Budget – Up to Rs. 800
Hotel Surabhi ; National Highway 212, Nanjangud, Karnataka ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
Hotel Guruprasad ; Mahatma Gandhi Shatabdi Rd, Nanjangud, Karnataka 571301 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
Hotel Ramprakash ; Mahatma Gandhi Shatabdi Rd, Nanjangud. ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
Hotel Sri Vishnu Bhavan ; NH 212 Apollo Circle Kozhikode-Mysore-Kollegal Hwy, Nanjangud, ; Ph – 082 21 226754 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, TV, Doctor-on-call, telephone, travel desk, 24hours H/C running Water.
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- Hotel Ramprakash ; Mahatma Gandhi Shatabdi Rd, Nanjangud, Karnataka 571301 ; M – N.A ; Food Serve : Indian
- Hotel Sri Vishnu Bhavan ; NH 212 Apollo Circle, Kozhikode-Mysore-Kollegal Hwy, Nanjangud, Karnataka 571301 ; M – 082 21 226754 ; Food Serve : Indian
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- Police : 100
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Ambulance : 102
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