Location: Mandya
Top Things to do in Mandya
- 1. Somnathpur Temple
- 2. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- 3. Barachukki and Gaganachukki Falls
- 4. Navaneetha Krishna Temple
- 5. Avadhoota Datta Peetham
- 6. Dariya Daulat Palace
- 7. Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple
- 8. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
- 9. Gumbaz Burial Chamber
- 10. Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas)
10 Things to Do in Mandya That You Shouldn't Miss
Mandya is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Mandya district and is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Mysore and 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Bangalore. Sugar factories contribute majorly to the economy of the city. It is also called Sakkare Nadu (which in Kannada means city of sugar) because sugarcane is a major crop.
Restaurants in Mandya
1. Somnathpur Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 767 reviews
Reviewed By JimmyShelter - Brighton, UK
It's worth hiring a guide to pick out the most interesting and illustrative of the myriad, intricate sculptural carvings decorating this outstanding old temple. It's popular, but not over touristed, and remains one of the highlights of our recent tour.
2. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Karthik R - Chennai (Madras), India
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - is one of the popular tourist spots similar to Srirangam in Tamilnadu across the river of Cauvery. Being Sunday, the temple was crowded with tourists and locals. The temple is quite big hosting Lord Venkatramana. The temple hosts beautiful Hoysala architecture based pillars in the main prakaram of the temple. It took almost an hour for us to complete the dharshan and go around the temple. It was a quite hot day and tender coconuts helped us.
3. Barachukki and Gaganachukki Falls
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form Waterfalls.
4. Navaneetha Krishna Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By 876krk
This temple is in the prahara of the bigger temple of Sri Ramaprameya temple, located just a km after Channapatna, in Dodda Mallur. The other temple in the prahara is of Thaayaar, meaning "Mother" - Sri Lakshmi.
Couples desirous of a child come to this temple to pray for progeny. Once their wish is granted, they visit again with their child.
Those wishing for progeny perform archana to the deity Sri Krishna, specifically in the names of the couple. At that time, they might also pledge to offer a replica of a cradle and/or Thulaabhaara once their wish is granted.
Upon begetting a child, the couple visit the temple with their child, and perform archana to the deity and and also fulfill their vow of offering the replica of cradle and/or Thulaabhaara. The thulaabhaara is performed for the child with an item of the parents' choice such as jaggery, sugar, etc. (an item that would typically be used for the temple's naivedya).
Everyday at 11:30 a.m. Abhisheka is performed to the idol of Sri Krishna, afterwhich Pooja is performed by the priest and aarthi given. People bring butter, tulasi leaves, and other typical items offered while performing Archana.
At about 12:30 p.m. a simple but very tasty meal is served within the temple premises. (During my visit, yesterday, I was so moved to see the priests themselves, who had just then conducted Pooja in the temples, serve food for us.)
The priests are very considerate and helpful and also advise the visiting pilgrims on what should/could be done.
5. Avadhoota Datta Peetham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Founded by His Holiness Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, Avadhoota Datta Peetham is a world-renowned institution for the social, moral, cultural and spiritual welfare of mankind.
Reviewed By iammanish2015 - Pune, India
The Avadhoota Datta Peetham is better known locally as the Sachidananda Ashram. The place has achieved popularity in recent years owing to it housing a large aviary called Shuka Vana, where a large number of birds are treated and taken care of. While the Shuka Vana is indeed a highlight of the place, it's not the only one.
One cannot miss the giant Hanuman statue and the temple beneath. The Vishwam Museum, which contains numerous articles gifted to the Guru, is also worth visiting. What I liked best was the lovely Bonsai Garden, which contained a wide collection of plants along with sculptures of Lord Shiva, Ganesha and the Buddha.
One can take photographs in the garden, but not in the Shuka Vana (they click you with the birds perched on your hand for a fee) or the museum. Still, it is easily among the best places to visit in Mysore, though accessing it by public transport can be somewhat tricky. Must-visit. One should aim to spend around 2 hours here.
6. Dariya Daulat Palace
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By jacqui3744 - Cheshunt, United Kingdom
The summer palace was built in wood so has suffered a bit. Has fabulous murals of the battles and excellent Pastel portraits by an English artist No photography allowed Pleasant Gardens Well worth the visit
7. Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Stucoman - Bengaluru, India
From a devotional perspective... It is a beautiful temple. Very beautiful idol of the Lord....quite different from others. No rush in the temple... Enough place and time to sit and pray to the Lord....also...visit the Narasimha temple about 2 km from this temple... The Narasimha temple has about a 100+ steps from the car parking point....its not tough for people to climb it. Again that too is a very peaceful temple. Enough time is provided to people for prayers and Darshan.
8. Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as ‘Mysuru Zoo’, is one of the oldest zoos of the country established in 1892, by His Highness, the erstwhile Ruler of Mysuru Sri Chamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur. Mysuru Zoo holds an important place in Karnataka. In 1909 the Palace Zoo was named as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens to commemorate the illustrious founder and since then it bears the nomenclature. Mysuru Zoo has gradually grown into tourist centre, imparting wildlife values. It has got 123 years of history exhibiting wild animals in the near natural enclosures. Despite majority of the zoos have been shifted from the original place to the new places, Mysuru Zoo could modernize the zoo, without shifting the zoo. The zoo is well compacted unit, with modern animal enclosures including heritage buildings attracting tourists all over the world.
Reviewed By Apurba20 - Raipur, India
This zoo is definitely one of the best in the country. The animals were a treat to watch. Especially the giraffe, which can actually be seen even from a bus plying on the road outside the zoo.
The zoo is big and can take as much as three hours to visit. Avoid the afternoon hours in the summers. Try to go in with just a camera. RO water is easily available inside. There are enough sitting places too.
You can also travel by a battery operated vehicle, but I thought walking was a better option, for those not yet in the senior citizen category.
There is only one restaurant inside the premises, and it does a good job of looting hungry people. Avoid if possible.
Entry Ticket rates are Rs.70 for adults, Rs.30 for children and Rs.20 for camera.
One star has been deducted for the way the birds, especially the eagle, was kept cooped up in the small enclosure.
9. Gumbaz Burial Chamber
Overall Ratings
4 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By spoonnshoes - Bengaluru, India
We are at Gumbaz in Srirangapatna. This monument has the graves of Tippu Sultan's father, mother and of Tippu sultan himself.
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10. Mysore Maharajah's Palace (Amba Vilas)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
This 1912 structure is one of the largest palaces in the country and contains art from around the world.
Reviewed By scud56 - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Probably the #1 place to visit in Mysore is the Maharajah's palace. Set in a huge area surrounded by temple building and some beautiful gates, the palace frontage is opulent and ever bit of a maharajah's splendid home. Inside is equally opulent with a number of jaw-dropping rooms that have entertained royalty through to today.
As inspiring as Buckingham Palace.
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