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From Bengaluru UNESCO Somnathpur Talakadu Temple Mystery Tour 1
A temple with intricate carvings and multiple spires. 2
Detailed stone carvings of deities on a temple wall. 3
A large, intricately carved temple with multiple spires and detailed stonework. 4
A temple with a tiered tower and a stepped base, surrounded by greenery. 5

From Bengaluru UNESCO Somnathpur Talakadu Temple Mystery Tour

By Go City Adventures
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $386 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This tour is unique because it combines architectural brilliance, living legends, and cultural storytelling in one day, while ensuring guests feel cared for with thoughtful pacing and door-to-door service. It’s not just sightseeing — it’s an immersion into Karnataka’s heritage and folklore.

Activity location

  • Keshava Temple
    • Keshava Temple Rd
    • 571120, Somnathpur, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Keshava Temple
    • Keshava Temple Rd
    • 571120, Somnathpur, Karnataka, India

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1. Includes Car & Guide

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30AM
Price details
CA $386.12 x 1 AdultCA $386.12
Total
Price is CA $386.12
Until Wed, Jul 1

2. Car, Guide, Lunch & Tickets

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

All-inclusive Tour
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30AM
Price details
CA $420.93 x 1 AdultCA $420.93
Total
Price is CA $420.93
Until Wed, Jul 1

What's included, what's not

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    When Option Chosen
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    Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
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    Transport in Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle.
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    When Option Chosen
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    Private English Speaking Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Pick-up & Drop-off: Door-to-door service is included from hotels in Central Bangalore and Whitefield. Please be ready by 6:30 AM for departure.
  • Walking & Terrain: Somnathpur involves easy walking on paved temple courtyards. Talakadu requires walking across sandy paths between temples, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
  • Temple Etiquette: Footwear must be removed before entering temples. Modest clothing is advised to respect local customs.
  • Weather: Best season is October–March. Summers can be hot, especially at Talakadu’s sandy terrain, so carry hats, sun cream, and water.
  • No strenuous activity is involved, but guests with respiratory issues may find the sandy environment at Talakadu mildly uncomfortable.
  • It’s advisable to carry any personal medication and consult a doctor beforehand if you have specific health concerns.

Activity itinerary

Keshava Temple

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Your journey begins with a door-to-door pick-up at 6:30 AM from your hotel in Bangalore (Central Bangalore or Whitefield). Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive through Karnataka’s countryside as we head towards Somnathpur. By 9:30 AM, you’ll arrive at the Chennakesava (Keshava) Temple in Somnathpur, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We’ll spend about 2 hours here exploring the temple’s star-shaped layout and marvelling at the exquisite soapstone carvings that depict dancers, deities, and mythological tales. This is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture, and your guide will bring the stories behind each sculpture to life.

Hotel RRR Mysore

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
At 11:30 AM, enjoy a relaxed lunch in Somnathpur before continuing your journey.

Vaidyanatheshwara Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
By 12:30 PM, we set off for Talakadu, arriving around 1:30 PM. Here, you’ll spend about 3 hours uncovering the mysteries of this sand-buried town. Visit the Vaidhyanatheshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and learn about the legendary curse that shaped Talakadu’s landscape.

Keerthi Narayana Swamy Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Keerthinarayana Temple: A striking Vishnu temple built in Hoysala style, notable for its grand stone pillars and detailed carvings. Unlike the Shiva shrines, this temple celebrates Lord Vishnu in his Keerthinarayana form. The temple was excavated from beneath the sands and restored, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of Hoysala craftsmanship. Guests will see the balance of symmetry and ornamentation that defines this dynasty’s architecture.

Talakadu Shri Maraleshwara Swamy Temple

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
• Pataleshwara Temple: Known for its unique legend — the Shiva linga here is said to change colour depending on the time of day (black in the morning, red at noon, and white in the evening). This mystical quality makes it one of the most intriguing temples in Talakadu. • Maraleshwara Temple: Another Shiva shrine, perched slightly higher on the sandy terrain. Its sanctum is simple yet powerful, and local lore connects it to the larger narrative of Talakadu’s “curse.” Visitors often remark on the temple’s serene atmosphere, contrasting with the bustling activity at Vaidhyanatheshwara.

Bengaluru

  • 3h
By 4:30 PM, we begin the return journey to Bangalore. En route, you may stop at Maddur for its famous vada or at Channapatna to see the town’s colourful wooden toys. You’ll arrive back in Bangalore by 7:30 PM, with a door-to-door drop-off at your hotel, completing a day filled with history, culture, and scenic beauty.

Location

Activity location

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    Keshava Temple
    • Keshava Temple Rd
    • 571120, Somnathpur, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Keshava Temple
    • Keshava Temple Rd
    • 571120, Somnathpur, Karnataka, India

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