Discover Cursed Talakadu Temples and Marvel at Somnathpur's Architecture from Bangalore
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Chamarajanagar
Uncover the mystery of the cursed Talakadu temples near Bangalore and be awed by the architectural marvels of Somnathpur. Explore the Panchalingeshwara Temples and visit Shivanasamudra waterfalls for a refreshing experience.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Shivanasamudra Falls - Pickup from your hotel in bangalore and get driven to Talakadu enroute visiting Shivanasamudra falls. Shivanasamudra is a segmented waterfall with several parallel stream formed adjacent to each other.
- Talakad - Later visit the cursed tours of Talakadu which used to had over 30 temples, most are them are buried in the sand today due to a cursed by a queen which committed suicide in the river beside. Some of these temples have been excavated and are open for public. There are five temples dedicated to Lord Siva - Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaideeshwara and Mallikarjuneshwara Temple. The Keerthinarayana temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is a beautiful site with wonderful carvings.
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Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura - Visit the famous Chenakesava temple at Somnathpur , The Hoysala temples are known for minute & intricate carvings and sculptures with metal like polishing.
Later you will be dropped back to your hotel/airport in Bangalore
What's Included
- Driver’s allowance included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All parking fees covered
What's Not Included
- Local guide and monument entry fees
Additional Information
Situated only 130 kilometers from Bangalore exist the enigmatic and allegedly cursed temples of Talakadu. Initially a fertile region attributed to its nearby river, a haunting curse led to Talakadu’s consumption by sand dunes - surprisingly lacking any desert-like weather in its surroundings. Many temples have been unearthed from these dunes, providing an idea of their scale.
Of the unearthed temples, five are dedicated to Lord Shiva - referred to as the Panchalingeshwara Temples. Additionally, don’t miss the tranquil ‘Shivanasamudra’ waterfalls and the architectural brilliance of the ‘Somnathpura’ temples.
Location
Shivanasamudra Falls
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Emad
Mar 18, 2023
A day outside of Bangalore - This was a good day excursion outside Bangalore, near Mysuru. It was not rainy season so the waterfalls were ok, not a high volume of water.
The cursed temples were interesting- be prepared for a bit of a walk between temples, and watch out for the monkeys!
Overall the destinations were fine. My only recommendation is that given it is. 3+ hour drive, it would have been good if the driver had planned ahead for a rest area that was clean/modern for bathroom breaks.
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