Somnathpur Temple in Mysore

The village is named after Somnath, the commander of the Hoysala army who founded this place. It has a perfect natural setting for a family picnic. Also, the Somnathpur temple is a classic example of the stone carvings in Hoysala architecture.

History

Somnathpur (Somnathpura) is a small town situated half a mile far from the River Kaveri. The town is around 35 kms away from the city of Mysore.

Somnathpur is a home to the popular Keshava temple built during the reign of Hoysala emperors.The temple stands erect as a symbol of great authority and skills possessed by Hoysala rulers.

Somnathpura – the magnet that attracts tourist

The best time to visit this place is from October to March. This place is of great significance to people who have a taste in archeological structures.

It might be a small town but the information given by the historical structures here are of great importance due to which this place is a huge tourist attraction.

Places to visit in and around Somnathpur

There are many tourist spots that are worth visiting. The temples here are famous for their fine-looking carvings and engravings.

A variety of sightseeing options available around this place becomes another reason of tourists flocking here in large numbers.

How to reach Somnathpura

To give your eyes a delightful treat does visit Somnathpura. Here is how you can plan your visit to this beautiful place.

By air

Somnathpur does not possess an airport of its own. The nearest airport is in Mysore which is around 42km away from the main location. After reaching there, further travelling will be by bus or taxi.

By rail

There is no railway station in Somnathpur since it’s a small village. The nearest station is in Mysore which is approximately 35km away from Somnathpur.

Mysore is well connected to other parts of India and can easily be reached. Taxi’s and buses are easily available from here to take you further to the destination.

By road

There are both private and government buses available that can easily take you to Somnathpur. For the ease purpose, one can come down to Mysore and then take a direct bus to Somnath Somnathpur Temple in Mysore pura from there.

There are varied options available through but this is the most feasible one. KSRTC buses ply from Bangalore (139 kms) to the village every day.

 Entry Fee

Rs. 5 per person for Indians
Rs 100 per person for Foreign Tourists
No charges for Still Camera
 25 for Video Camera

Timings

Monday- Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm