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Voykit pocket guide · India
Pandavapura
Spend a half‑day in Pandavapura for lakes and temples, then move on; no need to stay overnight.
Pandavapura is a small temple town near Mysore with twin lakes, hillocks and easy access to Srirangapatna, Melukote and Shivanasamudram. One half‑day covers the main sights; use it as a base for nearby day trips.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,200–2,000 excl. bed · High ₹2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police / General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Masala dosa | ₹40–80 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (per km) | ₹15–20 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹15–25 |
| Tea (street stall) | ₹10–20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BLR · Bengaluru International Airport
- about 130 km (81 mi), 2‑h driveabout 81 mi (130 km), 2‑h drive
Typical fares
- Pandavapura → Mysore (train)
- ≈ ₹70, 30 min
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km
- ≈ ₹120
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or hire an auto‑rickshaw for nearby sites; buses and trains connect Pandavapura to Mysore (≈30 min) and Mandya.
See and do
Known for
- Kere Thonnur twin lakes
- Kunthi Betta hills
- Lakshmi Riverside Temple
- Papaya farms
- Coconut market at Krishnarajapet
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Srirangapatna | Bus or train from Pandavapura, about 30 min | ≈1 h total |
| Melukote | Bus to Melukote, about 45 min | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Shivanasamudram Falls | Bus to Shivanasamudram, about 1 h 15 min | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Meenakshi Lodge
- Basic rooms, ₹250 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | क्षमಿಸಿkshamisi |
| Thank you | ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳುdhanyavaadagalu |
| How much is it? | ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು?idu eshtu? |
| Where is the toilet? | ಶೌಚಾಲಯ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ?shauchalaya ellide? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited accommodation and dining options; rooms may be basic.
- No official tourist information centre; verify opening times locally.
Pandavapura is generally safe; watch for traffic on rural roads and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pandavapura yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kere Thonnur twin lakes
- Kunthi Betta hills
- Lakshmi Riverside Temple
- Papaya farms
- Coconut market at Krishnarajapet
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Pandavapura coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Pandavapura, revision 5126564 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5126564
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Pandavapura
ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / General emergency112
US Consulate in Mumbai; other embassies in New Delhi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/pandavapura). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.