Bannur, KarnatakaShri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (Somanathapura)Gowri’s Sand Museum MysoreTipu Sultan Summer PalaceShri Chamundeshwari TemplePayana Car MuseumSt. Joseph's Cathederal (St. Philomena's Shrine)
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Bannur

Bannur is a town in Mysuru district, Karnataka, India of about 25,455 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit: 26 temples, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (Somanathapura), Keshava Temple and Gowri’s Sand Museum Mysore.

12.3330° N, 76.8620° EPop. 25,455Station: Yeliyur (Y)Mysuru 31 km

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km92
Must-see74
Notable145
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (Somanathapura), heritage site near Bannur
Must-see

Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (Somanathapura)

Heritage site · 8 km

Keshava Temple, temple near Bannur
Must-see

Keshava Temple

Temple · 8 km

Must-see

Gowri’s Sand Museum Mysore

Museum · 25 km

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One day from Bannur

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

80 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bannur
  2. Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (Somanathapura)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Gowri’s Sand Museum Mysoremuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. St. Joseph's Cathederal (St. Philomena's Shrine)church · 30 min
  5. Payana Car Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Tipu Sultan Summer Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bannur
Today’s loopBannurStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Bannur

By train

Yeliyur (Y), about 25 km from the centre.

By road

Mysuru 31 km · Ooty 130 km · Bengaluru 133 km. Directions.

By air

Mysore Airport (MYQ), Mysore — about 32 km by road; Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), Bengaluru — about 166 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bannur?

Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (Somanathapura) (heritage site, about 8 km), Keshava Temple (temple, about 8 km), Gowri’s Sand Museum Mysore (museum, about 25 km), Tipu Sultan Summer Palace (palace, about 25 km), Melody World Wax Museum (museum, about 25 km), Daria Daulat Bagh (heritage site, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bannur?

92 places on Spotwander: 26 temples, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Bannur?

Keshava Temple, about 8 km by road; Sri Agastheswara Temple (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Bannur?

Varuna Lake, about 18 km by road; Karanji Lake Nature Park (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bannur?

Start in Bannur, visit Shri Chennakeshava Swamy Temple (Somanathapura), then Gowri’s Sand Museum Mysore, then St. Joseph's Cathederal (St. Philomena's Shrine), then Payana Car Museum, then Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.