Somnathpur in Mysore has one of the finest 13th century Hoysala temple in the shape of a star with 16 points. Sravanabelgola has the 1000 year old colossal statue- 57 feet tall of the hermit Gomateswara.
Hotels: Deluxe – Lalitha Mahal Palace, Rajendra Vilas Palace. Krishnarajasagar Hotel. Standard – Metropole, Dasaprakash Paradise.
Excursions: Somnathpur- 40 kms, Sravanabelgola- 99 kms, Belur- 91 kms, Halebid- 117 kms.
Reach - By Air: The nearest Airport is Bangalore. By Road: 140 kms from Bangalore.