About Talakad
Talakad or Talakadu is located 45 km away from Mysore. Being one of the famous pilgrimage spot, Talakad is the important archaeological site. There are numerous temples, nearly 30 are said to be buried under the sand dunes here. This place is located on the banks of river Cauvery. These temples are excavated once in 12 years for special poojas. The place is worth visiting.
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ISKCON Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka
0 km from Talakad - See map
Introduction to ISKCON Temple, Bangalore The ISKCON Temple in Bangalore, officially known as the Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, is one of the...
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Somnathpura, Karnataka
25 km from Talakad - See map
Get to Somnathpur by bus from Mysore. There are frequent bus services from Mysore and from Bangalore too. It is 35 kilometers from Mysore. The...
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Shivanasamudra Falls, Karnataka
27.5 km from Talakad - See map
Shivanasamudra falls is located in Mandya District near Bangalore and Mysore. These falls lie on River Kaveri which falls to create two amazingly...
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Mekedatu, Karnataka
*28.9 km from Talakad - See map
Mekedaatu or Mekedatu which means Goat`s Leap in Kannada is a famous picnic spot near Bangalore. There is a mythological significance attached to...
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Doddamakali, Karnataka
35.6 km from Talakad - See map
Doddamakali: Located 132 Km from Banglore this place is far away from the hustle bustle of the city and is a haven for all wild life enthusiast...
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Nanjangud, Karnataka
45 km from Talakad - See map
Nanjangud is located on the banks of River Kapila, 23 Km from Mysore, is famous for the Nanjundeshwara or Srikanteswara temple of Lord God...
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Karanji Lake, Karnataka
45.9 km from Talakad - See map
Karanji Lake sprawls across 90 acres and is situated at the foot of Chamundi Hills next to Mysuru Zoo. The lake has been recently re-developed and...
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Mysore Zoo, Karnataka
46.6 km from Talakad - See map
Officially called as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological, the Mysore Zoo is situated in the vicinity of Mysore Palace. Established in the year 1892, the...
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Mysore Palace, Karnataka
48.2 km from Talakad - See map
The Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical and architectural marvel that stands as a testament to the rich cultural...
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St. Philomena Church, Karnataka
48.7 km from Talakad - See map
St. Philomena Church is in Mysore or Mysuru is originally over 200 years old, but rebuilt in 1936 in present Neo Gothic style and its architecture...
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Mysore Rail Museum, Karnataka
50.7 km from Talakad - See map
This exhibit of vintage locomotives of Indian Railways is one of the oldest and second largest of its kind in India. Located in Mysore, the Mysore...
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Chamundi Hills, Karnataka
52.5 km from Talakad - See map
Chamundi Hills is well known for Chamundi Temple which is located atop. Tourists can view this hill from any corner of Mysore city. The hill is...
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