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Somnathpur Temple is situated at 137 Kms from Bangalore & 35 Kms from Mysore. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Somnathpur Temples stands on a raised platform like other Hoysala temples. Somnatha, a general of King Narasimha III. It has three wonderfully carved peaks with a common Mandapam. The three sanctums once housed beautifully carved idols of Kesava, Janardhana and Venugopala. Today, the idol of Lord Kesava is missing but the other two are still worshipped by the visitors. Somnathpur temple is designed as a mini cosmos with scenes carved on the walls including Gods, Goddesses, dancing girls, musicians, gurus and animals like elephants, lions, cows and monkeys. The most characteristic feature of this temple is its 16 different ceilings, each depicting a different stage of a blooming plantain (banana flower). Small and large pieces of finely carved stone chips are set in complicated patterns.
Somnathpur Temples, Mysore
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
9.00 am to 5.30 pm
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
September to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : INR 5
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : INR 10
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : INR 25.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Mysore is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Mysore by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
Bus : There is an excellent bus service provided by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation. Vanities of tourist buses are available from Bangalore to Mysore and fare is about Rs 4 to 5 per km.
Train : Mysore railway station is connected to Bangalore, which is 140 km away. Bangalore is well connected to all the other cities in India. Direct trains are also available from Mumbai (Ajmer Ex), Delhi (Swarna Jayanti Ex), Kolkata (Howrah-Mysore Ex) and many other cities from all parts of the country. Mysore railway station- 0821-2521751.
Air : Mysore has a small domestic airport which is connected only to Bangalore. Bangalore is also the nearest international airport which is at a distance of 140 km away from Mysore. There are regular flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in India. Bangalore is connected to many international cities as well. Taxi services are available from Bangalore to Mysore which costs about Rs 4,000 for a round trip. Mandakalli Airport (Mysore Airport): 0821 259 6802.
Others : Tongas are horse driven carts that are also means of transport in Mysore. They will take you around the city but at slow and steady pace. If you want a close look at the city and catch some rare sights that you would not otherwise see then you could try this mode of transport.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire : 101.
- Ambulance :102.
