Mysterious Temples of Talakadu & Somnathpur Private Tour from Bangalore

Mysterious Temples of Talakadu & Somnathpur Private Tour from Bangalore Highlights

Visit the ancient city at Talakad, a cursed town buried for ages under sand dunes, and explore the 5 spectacular temples that were unearthed

See a 13th century temple at Chennakesava carved from soapstone and mounted on a star-shaped pedestal

Learn the mystery of the exquisite dancer sculptures that had their noses mysteriously cut off

Watch the colors of a Lingam in a Shiva temple change throughout the day as the sun makes its way across the sky

Why we chose this tour

Our Mysterious Temples of Talakadu & Somnathpur from Bangalore tour is an intimate and comprehensive experience that gives you a glimpse of some of the region's most intricate and ancient temples that lay undiscovered for centuries. Learn the untold stories and hidden secrets of a cursed town and historic holy sites. This tour is available every day and leaves with guaranteed departures.

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Mysterious Temples of Talakadu & Somnathpur Private Tour from Bangalore Itinerary

7:30 AM Pickup from Bangalore

You will be picked up from your hotel in Bangalore

Guided Tour of Mysterious Temples of Talakadu & Somnathpur

Start with a journey towards Talakad, a town that used to be a flourishing hub and home to over 30 temples that was buried by sand after an ancient Queen's curse, and now excavated to showcase some of the stunning temples that are scattered across this site.
Visit the Vaidyanatheswara temple, a magnificent granite structure built in the 14th century by Chola Kings to honor Lord Shiva, and the Pataleshwara Shiva Temple, where the all-important Lingam is said to change colors from red to black to white as the sun moves across the sky.
Uncover the Keertinarayana Temple, built from black granite and bricks and home to a 2 meter tall deity statue, which commemorates an ancient wary victory and is a beautiful example of the eclectic Hoysala architectural style.
Stop at Somnathpur, home to the extravagant Chennakesava Temple, built in 1268 and famous for its 3 shrines and the 16 different decorated ceiling that each depict a different stage as an incredible banana flower blooms, as well as fantastical deities draped in jewelry to end your day with with a little bit of opulence.

Drop off in Bangalore

You will be dropped off at the same location you were picked up from.

NB - all timings on Mysterious Temples of Talakadu & Somnathpur Private Tour from Bangalore are approximate

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