Places to visit in Mandya District, Karnataka

I am going to make a list of all the places that can be seen in Mandya.
I'll try to give the routes and the places not be missed when you visit Mandya.

I'll start with a few places. Will keep on adding as I continue my research on Mandya.

Happy touring.

1. Mahadevpura

The river Cauvery (Kaveri) flows through a thick forest surrounding the place.
Brief Route From Mandya: Mandya – Kothathi – Kodiyala – Arakere - Mahadevapura.

a. Mandya - Kothathi (This place is around 7kms from Mandya. Take a deviation to the left towards Kothathi ) - Kodiyala (this place is 6kms from Kothathi) - Arakere and Mandya Koppalu circle - Take a right turn and head towards Mahadevapura.

b. From Mandya: Mandya - Baburayana Koppalu - Take left turn to reach Mahadevapura (13kms from Baburayana Koppalu)

Suggest you take route b.

2. Melukote

a. Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple
b. Yoga-Narasimha Swamy Temple

Route From Mysore: Mysore – Srirangapatna – Pandavapura – Melukote.
Distance around 60 kms.

From Bangalore: Bangalore – Mandya. After Mandya take a deviation to the right. From Mandya, Melkote should be around 35 kms.

3. Srirangapatna

a. SrirangapatnaFort: Within the Fort is a Mosque and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
b. Daria Daulat Bagh: This is a Summer Palace . Also houses the museum.
c. Gumbaz : The mortal remains of Hyder ali, Tippu Sultan are placed here.
d. Ranganthithu Bird Sanctuary: Cross Srirangapatna, after 1-2 kms you will get a circle. Take a deviation to the right. Ranganthithu is around 5 - 6 kms from there.
e. Ghosai Ghat: Gosai Ghat, on the banks of the Cauvery, in Srirangapatna is located upstream of Sangama in Srirangapatna, where the two tributaries of the Cauvery meet

4. Shivanasamudra

Cauvery at Shivanasamudra falls has twin jumps, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki, one km away from each other. Shivasanamudram falls is the second biggest waterfall in India.

Route from Mysore :
Mysore -Bannur -Malavalli - Shivansamudra. (Around 70 kms)

Route from Bangalore :
There are two routes
Route 1 : Bangalore - Kanakpura - Malavalli - Shivansamudra. (Around 118 kms).
Route 2 : Bangalore - Maddur - Malavalli - Shivansamudra. (Around 125 kms)

WATER

Make it a point when you are on journeys to drink loads of water.
The advantages and disadvantages of drinking water are mentioned below.
Keep this in mind and ensure a smooth travel for your body.

Disadvantages of not drinking water.

1. Lack of water in the body tends to give rise to dehydration, thereby posing hurdles for the blood to circulate.
2. Lack of water causes the brain to become less active and your body feels tired and fatigued.

Advantages of drinking water.

1. Water acts as a body purifier, by removing toxins and waste from your body.
2. Water keeps the digestive system in order and flushes out the waste products from your body.
3. Warm lemon water keeps your heart healthy.
4. Warm lemon water is a perfect morning drink.
5. Increases Your Mental and Physical performance.
6. Keep Skin Healthy and Glowing.
7. Help You Lose Weight
8. Allows for proper Digestion. This is very important factor while travelling. If your digestive system works fine, then your day travelling would be better.

This is a concise list of the merits of drinking water obtained from various sources. Don't blame me for any unforseen losses due to drinking water.

Districts and Places to visit in Karnataka

List of places to visit in Karnataka.

1. Bagalakot

a. Aihole

b. Badami

c. Pattadakallu

d. Kudalsangam

e. Mahakuteshwar temple in Mahakuta

f. Shivayogmandir

g. Banashankari temple in Badami.

2. Bellary

a. Hampi

i) Virupaksha temple

ii) The Stone Chariot

iii) Elephant Stables

iv) Lotus Mahal

v) King's Balance

b. Bellary Fort

c. Ambali

d. Mallara

e. Ramanadurga or Ramgad

f. Tungabhadra Dam

3. Bidar

a. The Fort

b. Tombs of the Bahmani Rulers

c. Guru Nanak Jhira

4. Bijapur

a. Gol Gumbaz

b. Afzal Khan's Cenotaph

c. The Ibrahim Rauza

Best Time to visit: September to February.

5. Chamarajanagar

a. MM hills

b. BR hills

6. Chikballapur

a. Nandi Hills

b. Ranganatha Swamy temple

c. Pancha Giris (literally five hills)

i) Nandi Giri

ii) Chandra Giri

iii) Indra Giri

iv) Brahma Giri

v) Hema Giri

vi) Kalavaara Hill or Skanda Giri.

vii) Pandava Hill

viii) Kaurava Hill

7. Chikamangalur

a. Kemmannugundi

b. Baba-Budan Range

c. Sringeri

d. Hebbe Falls

e. Kalhatti Falls

f. Amrithapura

g. Kudremukh

h. Sitalayangiri

i. Mulayangiri

j. Yagachi Dam

8. Chitradurga

a. Chitradurga Kote

b. Ashoka Siddapura

c. Brahmagiri

d. Chandravalli

e. Jogimatti Hill Station

f. Molakalmuru fortified town of the Kadambas

g. Neerthadi is famous for its Ranganathaswamy temple built in Vijayanagar style.

h. Vani Vilas Sagar

i. Doddahottrangappa Hill

j. 'Halu' Rameshwara.

9. Coorg

a. Madikeri Fort

b. Raja's Seat

c. Nagarahole National Park

d. Talakaveri / Talacauvery

e. Iruppu Falls

f. Abbey Falls

g. Dubare

h. Valanoor

i. Nisargadhama

j. Bhagamandala

k. Harangi Dam

For details on Coorg accomodation and Routes check my earlier post on Coorg.

10. Davanagere

a. Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam

b. Uchangidurga fort

c. Pushkarni

Best time to visit: October and March.

11. Gulbarga

a. Malakheda fort – near Gulbarga

b. Sharana Basaveshwara temple - Gulbarga

12. Hassan

a. Belur

b. Halebid

c. Koramangala

d. Mosale

e. Gorur

f. Manzarabad

g. Bisle Ghat

13. Mandya

a. Mahadevpura

b. Melukote

c. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

d. Srirangapattana

e. Basaral

f. Shivanasamudra

g. Kokkrebellur

h. Ganjam

i. Daria Daulat Bagh

j. Sriranganatha Temple

k. Brindavan Gardens

l. Ghosai Ghat

m. Sagarkatte

n. Tonnur Kere

o. Kunti Betta

For details on Mandya Check out this post.

14. Mangalore (Dakshina Kannada)

a. Charmadi (A brilliant site http://kaalaharana.blogspot.com/ gives complete details on places near Charmadi)

b. Someshwar Beach

c. Panambur Beach

d. Ullal Beach

e. Suratkal Beach

f. Kaup Beach

g. Malpe Beach

h. Maravante Beach

i. Murudeshwar Beach

j. Moodbidri

15. Shimoga

a. Jog water falls

b. agumbe

c. Sigandur chaudamma temple

d. Vanake-Abbey Falls

e. Achakanya Falls

f. Hidlamane Falls

g. Tunga Anecut

h. B.R.P Dam

i. Linganmakki Dam

16. Tumkur

a. Pavagada Fort

b. Devarayana Durga

c. Sinhadham

d. Mekedatu (Bangalore Rural)

17. Uttara Kannada

a. Attiveri bird sanctuary

b. Yana

c. Karwar

d. Apsara Konda Falls (Honnavar)

e. Magod Falls

f. Lalguli Falls

g. Sathodi Falls

h. Unchalli Falls

i. Lushington Falls

j. Shivganga Falls

I haven’t been to more than 75% of the places mentioned here.

However, the list is quite huge, and surely I will try my best to visit these places and give information on accommodation, routes in posts that follow.

Mysore - Pondicherry

Mysore - Pondicherry.

I went in a Honda Activa, ALONE. A little apprehensive I was.
However, the Honda Activa didn't dissapoint me, rather exceeded my expectations from her.
Approximately 1000 kms from Mysore to Pondicherry and back.

Route from Mysore - Pondicherry.

Mysore - Mandya - Bidadi - Bangalore - Hosur - Krishnagiri - Singarapettai - Tiruvannamalai - - Gingee - Tindivanam - Pondicherry.

Dont miss to check out the Fort at Gingee.
The beach in Pondicherry.
Auroville.


If you are travelling from Mysore, then After you cross Bidadi and just before Kengeri, You will get the NICE Road. Take a deviation to the right and you will be connected to Electronics City.
I don't advice you to take the road if you're travelling at night.

Also you will find plenty of places to stay in Pondicherry.
Sorry, I couldn't get you the phone numbers.

One more thing I realised during the outing was that I need to buy a good CAMERA pretty soon.


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