GETTING THERE

Mysuru is 144 km from the nearest airport in Bengaluru. The Flybus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mysore KSRTC bus stand costs ` 790/

USD11 and leaves at 8 am, 10.30 am, 6 pm, and 9 pm. The drive is just over three hours. From Mysuru, the Keshava Temple at Somanathapura is 35 km via Bannur. Drive 11 km to T Narasipura and continue to Talakadu, 15 km away. Shivanasamudra is 30 km from there. Melkote is 55 km away via Srirangapatna. Hire a cab for excursions.