Nanjangud

One of the biggest Hindu (Shiva) temples in India. Shiva took poison to save the universe and the poison got stuck in his throat turning it blue. "Nanju" means poison, unda means the one who drank and Ishwara forms the word .

This is the oldest railway bridge of India. The pillars are built of limestone in neo-Gothic style. There are three new bridges on both sides of the old bridge. The whole area is very green and scenic with tiny Sujathapuram railway station in the background.

The riverside Sathyanarayana temple and bathing steps are located on the opposite side of the main Nanjundeshwara temple complex. There is a new bridge and very green surroundings here, very suitable for a picnic. Horse riding facilities are also available.

You can take a train to this little railway station surrounded by lush greenery and cute little farmer huts. There is a photogenic temple on the north side of the railway cross and it is called 'Saneshwara Devasthana'. The school compound is also very beautiful and accessible to strangers. Remember, this is a village without restaurants and only coffee and buns are available at the two stalls. For everything else, you have to move back 7 km to Nanjangud. Trains are available from Mysore at 4:50AM, 7:10AM, 8:50AM, 12:20PM, 2:40PM and 1:40PM.

Thandavapura has Agni Nethramma Temple with sylvan backgrounds suitable for a picnic. This temple has three other temples nearby. Ask for the temple near the highschool.

River Kapila is very suitable for fishing and riverside walking. Very scenic surroundings

There are two Punjabi Dhabas with private huts on the highway. They serve meat dishes of north Indian flavour.

Paddyfields, canals, temples and riverside huts. Women wash their colorful clothes from the canal steps.