About Somnathpura
Get to Somnathpur by bus from Mysore. There are frequent bus services from Mysore and from Bangalore too. It is 35 kilometers from Mysore.
The temple in Somnathpur was built by the eponymous army commander, Somnath. The reigning monarch at the time was Narasimha III. The temple is a Hoysala temple and the town was an important point during Hoysala rule.
The main activity in Somnathpur is of course viewing the famous temple. The biggest nearby point is Mysore and there are many attractions and activities there.
There is a small tea shop outside the temple. Simple snacks were available at the time of writing. As it is a small town, there is not much to buy in Somnathpurexcept souvenirs. Some of the souvenir sellers offer good mementos of Somnathpur.
There are many attractions in Mysore and nearby, and there isn’t space to mention them all in one article. The Mysore Palace and Mysore Zoo are examples of other attractions. There are other palaces too, the Cheluvamba Mansion Mysore is somewhat lesser visited.
While in Somnathpur don’t miss the Somnathpur Lions, or the interesting inscriptions and murals around the temple. Also remember that the temple is open only from 9:00AM to 5:30PM. Somnathpur is a good day trip from Mysore; there is not a great deal of accommodation in Somnathpur.
If driving, take care on the roads. Otherwise, take sensible precautions and agree a price beforehand if using a tout or a guide.
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ISKCON Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka
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Talakad, Karnataka
25 km from Somnathpura - See map
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Mysore Zoo, Karnataka
31.9 km from Somnathpura - See map
Officially called as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological, the Mysore Zoo is situated in the vicinity of Mysore Palace. Established in the year 1892, the...
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Karanji Lake, Karnataka
32.1 km from Somnathpura - See map
Karanji Lake sprawls across 90 acres and is situated at the foot of Chamundi Hills next to Mysuru Zoo. The lake has been recently re-developed and...
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Mysore Palace, Karnataka
33.5 km from Somnathpura - See map
The Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical and architectural marvel that stands as a testament to the rich cultural...
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St. Philomena Church, Karnataka
33.6 km from Somnathpura - See map
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Srirangapatna, Karnataka
34.4 km from Somnathpura - See map
Srirangapatna is a historically rich town located in the Mandya district of Karnataka, India. Renowned for its cultural heritage, architectural...
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Karighatta Temple, Karnataka
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Karighatta Temple or Karigatte, literally known as “Black Hill Temple”, is situated atop the hillock nearby Srirangapatna. This ancient...
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Mysore Rail Museum, Karnataka
36 km from Somnathpura - See map
This exhibit of vintage locomotives of Indian Railways is one of the oldest and second largest of its kind in India. Located in Mysore, the Mysore...
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Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Karnataka
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One of the Pancharanga Kshetram, Ranganatha Swamy temple is an important tourist destination. The temple is dedicated to Sri Ranganatha Swamy, a...
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Sangama, Karnataka
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Chamundi Hills, Karnataka
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Chamundi Hills is well known for Chamundi Temple which is located atop. Tourists can view this hill from any corner of Mysore city. The hill is...
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