Cursed Talakadu temples and Somnathpur from Bangalore

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6 to 10 hours (approximately)
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Just 130 kilometers away from bangalore are the mysterious and cursed temples of Talakadu. Earlier Used to be fertile area due to to the proximity by the river, later after a curse the whole of Talakadu came under sand dunes, but with NO desert like climate around. There were whole Temples excavated from the sand; one could imagine the size of the sand dunes!
Among the temples excavated, there are 5 temples dedicated to Lord Shiva called the Panchalingeshwara Temples.
also visit the soothing waterfalls of "Shivanasamudra" and the architectural genius of the temples of "Somnathpura"

What's Included

Drivers allowance
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Local guide and monument entry fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Centrally located banglore hotels/airport

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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