Somanathapura - Chennakesava Temple
Visit to Somanathapura was totally unplanned. After wonderful drive through Sultan Beteri & Bandipura forest, while heading towards Bengaluru thought of avoiding Mysuru – Bengaluru highway because of long weekend traffic. Took Bannur – Kanakapura Road to reach Bengaluru, though it’s a single road definitely one will enjoy drive on this route. Distance wise its almost same (only couple of Kilometers difference). Reaching Chennakesava Temple: Somanathapura located about 35 km from Mysore and 137 km from Bangalore. A popular weekend getaway from Bangalore, this temple is also frequented by tourists who are on a tour to Mysore. There are many buses from Bangalore, Mysore and Srirangpatna to Somanathapura . History of Chennakesava Temple: Now maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), this temple was built in 1268, by Somanatha who was general of ...