Bangalore to Somnathpur Force Urbania Day Trip
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Chennakeshava Temple
Flat walk from the gate with a few steps. Keep an hour; go before the floor gets hot.
T. Narasipura
About 12 km away at the river confluence. A short darshan.
Talakadu
Walking on sand is tiring for elders. Keep it short or see it from the edge.
Shivanasamudra Falls
Gaganachukki viewpoint is near the parking, easy for elders. On the way home.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Near Srirangapatna. Paths are flat; the boat ride is optional.
Distance
140 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 3 hr
Via Mysore Road to Maddur and Mandya, then Bannur
Starting from
₹ 12000
Same-day return, any size
Start
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Pickup
The Urbania picks up at 7:30 am, a gentle start for elders on a day trip. The van is about 2.55 m tall and waits at the gate, not in a basement. Somnathpur is about 140 km away, an easy run by the expressway. From south Bangalore, the driver can join Mysore Road from NICE Road and skip the city. Carry caps, water and a light shawl. The first stop is Channapatna, about 60 km out.
Shopping
Channapatna, about 60 km out on the Kanva river, is the toy town. The Urbania leaves the expressway to reach the shops. Elders may like the lacquered wooden toys for grandchildren; they are coloured with vegetable dyes and safe for small children. Fifteen minutes is enough. Just past Channapatna on the Mysore road, about 2 to 3 km, is the Aprameya Swamy temple at Doddamallur with the Ambegalu Krishna shrine, a short darshan if elders wish.
Breakfast
Breakfast for the Urbania is at Maddur, about 80 km out, at a calm hotel on the old road, reached by the exit from the expressway. Thirty minutes is comfortable for ten people. The crisp Maddur vada is the local dish, while idli suits anyone who wants a lighter start. Elders who like old temples can see the Hoysala period Narasimha shrine, about 1 km inside town, where a 7 ft image of Ugra Narasimha is carved in black stone. The town stands on the Shimsha river.
Optional halt
Mandya, about 100 km out, is an optional ten minute halt for the Urbania. Elders can try fresh sugarcane juice, sold at stalls across the city, or buy a block of the district's jaggery. The classic meal of this farm region is ragi mudde with naati koli saaru, a country chicken curry, which some hotels serve at lunch. Mandya sits at about 678 m. From here the van heads towards Bannur.
Turn off
At Bannur, about 130 km from Bangalore, the Urbania leaves the main road and turns right towards Somanathapura, the last 10 km of the trip. The town itself is small, so there is no halt, but elders might like to know the return plan from here. Lunch can be in Mysore, which is only about 25 to 27 km from Bannur, before the drive back to Bangalore. Karighatta hill stands on the Bannur road near Srirangapatna, an optional temple stop for those with energy left.
Arrival
Around three hours after leaving home, the Urbania stops close to the entrance at Somanathapura, which keeps the walk short for elders. The ASI looks after the monument and opens it from about 9 am to 5:30 pm. The ticket for Indian visitors is small, though the counter may not accept cash, so keep a phone with UPI ready. Because it is not a working temple, there is no queue or puja timing to follow, and elders can sit on a bench and go at their own pace. Mysore is the nearest city for lunch.
Taking parents and relatives, 8 to 14 people, to see the Hoysala temple at Somnathpur? Our Bangalore to Somnathpur Force Urbania notes cover the route, stops and the rate for each size. The Force Urbania is comfortable for elders, with high roof, reclining seats and quiet AC. We arrange Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore with a driver for day trips like this.
Route | One way | Somnathpur and back | Time by Urbania |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Somnathpur via Mysore Road to Maddur and Mandya, then Bannur | About 140 km | About 280 km | About 3 hr with stops |
Every Urbania size is ₹40/km. Somnathpur and back is about 280 km, billed as one 300 km day. Driver allowance ₹700. The Talakadu loop adds about 30 km. Tolls, parking and GST are separate in the quote. Fuel, driver and AC are covered by the rate per km, and the driver's day allowance is a separate line on the bill.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 1 day, 300 km | 2 days, 600 km |
|---|---|---|---|
₹40 | ₹12,700 | ₹25,400 | |
₹40 | ₹12,700 | ₹25,400 | |
₹40 | ₹12,700 | ₹25,400 | |
₹40 | ₹12,700 | ₹25,400 | |
₹40 | ₹12,700 | ₹25,400 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 a night), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 16, 2 days in the 16 Seater Urbania is about ₹1,590 a person.
Up to 9: 9 seater Urbania. 10 to 12: 12 seater Urbania. 13 to 16: 16 seater Urbania. Same rate for every size, so give elders a seat with space to stretch.
On a budget? The Bangalore to Somnathpur tempo traveller takes the same group. Want Talakadu as the main stop? See the Bangalore to Talakadu cab page.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
Bangalore to Coorg
So nice that the service we have received from Tejas travellers. Ms Revati is very good coordinator and so polite and have much patience. Thank you so much for making our journey nice and beautiful with sending experienced drivers.🙂
Rahul
15/6/2026 Coorg
5/5
Bangalore to Pondicherry
We recently completed our Pondicherry trip with Tejas Tours and Travel Company, and overall we had a very good experience. Shashikala coordinated with us from enquiry to booking and throughout the trip. She was well-communicated, supportive, and checked in with us daily to ensure everything was fine.
Souvik Bhattacharya
6/4/2026 Pondicherry
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Hired for day-out trip, It was very pleasant and comfortable journey, with good driver's behaviour and l may strongly suggest Tejas travels for better and comfortable family trip
Kishore Lal
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Bangalore to Madikeri
Booked Urbania from tejas travels, bangalore to madikeri. Excellent service, driver was very polite and he knows all nook and corner. Overall we enjoyed the trip
Jai Kumar
1/1/2026 Madikeri
5/5
About 140 km one way by Channapatna, Maddur, Mandya and Bannur, so about 280 km for the round trip. The Urbania takes about 3 hours with breakfast at Maddur and a short stop at Channapatna, so a 7:30 am start reaches the temple by about 10:30 am.
One 300 km day at ₹40/km is ₹12,000, any size. Add ₹700 allowance, tolls and GST.
Yes. It is on flat ground with a few steps, and the van parks at the gate.
The 12 seater. Compare sizes on Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore.
Yes. A 7:30 or 8 am start still gets you back by evening for Somnathpur alone.
Yes. About 30 km extra, at the same per km rate.
October is Mandya's wettest month, and Bangalore gets heavy evening rain in October and November, which jams city traffic. The temple visit is fine in the morning, but plan to be back in Bangalore before the evening rush. November to February is dry and cool, the easiest time for elders.
Yes. The route is the Bangalore Mysore expressway and the Bannur road, with no forest or ghat, so a night return is fine. The evening peak in Bangalore is the worst time to enter the city, so either return by late afternoon or after the rush. The Urbania driver handles both.
