Mandya district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Mandya

Mandya is a city in Mandya district, Karnataka, India, home to about 1,34,845 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 23 temples, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Shri Athmalingeshwara Swamy Temple (15 km), Shri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple (23 km) and Shri Hole Anjaneya Swamy Temple (24 km).

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Mandya, Karnataka
Mandya, Mandya district, Karnataka, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mandya at a glance

Location
Mandya district, Karnataka, India
Population
about 1,34,845
Coordinates
12.5223° N, 76.8975° E
Places within 50 km
86 (37 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Mysuru, 47 km
Railway station
Mandya (MYA), 1 km
Airport
Mysore Airport (MYQ), 52 km

Top places to visit near Mandya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mandya: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Mandya

56 temples within 100 km of Mandya. The closest is Shri Athmalingeshwara Swamy Temple (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mandya

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mandya. The closest is Malavalli Lake (28 km); the best-known is Karanji Lake Nature Park (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mandya

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mandya. The closest is Gendehosalli Bird Sanctuary (23 km); the best-known is Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mandya

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mandya. The closest is Karighatta Peak (27 km); the best-known is Kunti Betta (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Mandya

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mandya. The closest is Ancient Hoysala Shri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple (Basaralu) (28 km); the best-known is Daria Daulat Bagh (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mandya

13 museums within 100 km of Mandya. The closest is Tipu Sultan Summer Palace (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mandya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 124 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mandya
  2. 15 km Shri Athmalingeshwara Swamy Temple · temple, Mandya
  3. 16 km Shri Hole Anjaneya Swamy Temple · temple, Mandya
  4. 1 km Shri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple · temple, Mandya
  5. 49 km Kunti Betta · hill, Mandya
  6. 12 km Daria Daulat Bagh · heritage site, Mandya
  7. 31 km Back to Mandya

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From travellers near Mandya

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How to reach Mandya

  • By train: Mandya (MYA) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Mysore Airport (MYQ), Mysore — about 52 km by road
  • By air: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), Bengaluru — about 144 km by road
  • By road from Mysuru: about 47 km · directions
  • By road from Bengaluru: about 113 km · directions
  • By road from Tumakuru: about 117 km · directions

All places near Mandya by distance

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50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mandya by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2356Shri Athmalingeshwara Swamy Temple (15 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1224Malavalli Lake (28 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens818Gendehosalli Bird Sanctuary (23 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints617Karighatta Peak (27 km)
Forts & heritage913Ancient Hoysala Shri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple (Basaralu) (28 km)
Museums1113Tipu Sultan Summer Palace (31 km)
Other attractions310GRS Up Down (43 km)
Waterfalls69Kalavathy Water Falls (24 km)
Treks16Kuntibetta Trek Starting Point (28 km)
Churches23St. Joseph's Cathederal (St. Philomena's Shrine) (43 km)
Parks02Lingambudhi Park (51 km)
Jain sites12Shri Shwetambara Mahaveera Jain Temple (39 km)
Mosques & dargahs22Masjid-e-Bilal (41 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Talakadu Kaveri River (52 km)
Buddhist sites11Bhagavan Buddha Dhamma Pavattana Sangha (36 km)
Caves11Melukote Cave Temple (39 km)

Mandya: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mandya?

Shri Athmalingeshwara Swamy Temple (temple, about 15 km), Shri Hole Anjaneya Swamy Temple (temple, about 24 km), Shri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple (temple, about 23 km), Kunti Betta (hill, about 27 km), Daria Daulat Bagh (heritage site, about 31 km), Tipu Sultan Summer Palace (palace, about 31 km).

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

86 places on Spotwander: 23 temples, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Mandya?

Shri Athmalingeshwara Swamy Temple, about 15 km by road; Shri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Mandya?

Malavalli Lake, about 28 km by road; Shimsha Check Dam (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mandya?

Gendehosalli Bird Sanctuary, about 23 km by road; Kokkare Belluru Bird Sanctuary (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mandya?

Start in Mandya, visit Shri Athmalingeshwara Swamy Temple, then Shri Hole Anjaneya Swamy Temple, then Shri Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple, then Kunti Betta, then Daria Daulat Bagh, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mandya?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Mandya?

By train: Mandya (MYA), about 1 km away. By air: Mysore Airport (MYQ), about 52 km by road. By road: 47 km from Mysuru.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mandya’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mandya on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.