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Mudukuthore Mallikarjuna Temple
Right here in Mudukuthore
A hilltop Shiva temple above the river, backed by the Somagiri hillock. Legend says Arjuna worshipped Shiva here with mallika flowers, which gave the temple its name.
Around Talakad
Ancient temples, sand dunes and the waterfalls of the Kaveri, all within an easy drive.
A quiet corner of old Karnataka.
Rayaa sits at Mudukuthore, on the Kaveri between Talakad and T. Narasipura, 52 km from Mysuru. The region is full of Hoysala and Ganga-era temples, most of them peaceful and uncrowded. Ask us to arrange a car and a packed lunch.
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Talakad temples and sand dunes
A short drive
An ancient temple town half buried in sand on the Kaveri. Walk the dunes to the Vaidyeshwara temple, the largest of the group, and the Kirtinarayana gateway.
03
Somanathapura Keshava Temple
About 25 km
One of the finest Hoysala temples in Karnataka, with a star-shaped plan and carving on every surface.
04
Tirumakudalu Narasipura
About 18 km
The town where the Kabini, also called the Kapila, meets the Kaveri. A holy confluence lined with old temples.
05
Shivanasamudra Falls
Under an hour
The Kaveri drops over the twin falls of Gaganachukki and Bharachukki. At its fullest after the monsoon.
06
Ranganathittu and Mysuru
Near Mysuru, about 52 km
On the Kaveri near Mysuru, the islands of Ranganathittu are home to pelicans, painted storks and river terns. Pair it with a day in the palace city.
