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Ancient Temples. Picturesque views. Silk Farms, Rural landscape.
TALAKAD or TALAKADU – was once flourishing capital of our State [350-1000 CE]. Today it’s a charming laidback town with exquisitely carved temples, the Kaveri River and huge sand deposits.
There are more than 30 temples in the town - some in ruins, some buried in sand. But the five popular temples of the area-Vaidyanatheshwara, Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arakeshwara - are known for their sculpture.
Myths and legends abound in this region. From the famous Talakadu curse, whirlpools, the many fascinating stories - a linga that changes colours, a deity who heals himself and others who pray to him. The tour is a mix of faith, culture & charming rural landscape.
Join us on a day tour of where we time travel across centuries, the river Kaveri which changed the town’s geography, the rural landscape, silk farms and hills make this offbeat tour very alluring.
Duration: 8-10 hours
Attractions: Talakadu temples, Silk farms, Kaveri river
Inclusions: Guided tour, traditional short eats and lunch
Exclusions: Transport & everything not given above
Toilet: (Indian) near the Temples & (Western) on the Highway Eateries
TALAKAD or TALAKADU – was once flourishing capital of our State [350-1000 CE]. Today it’s a charming laidback town with exquisitely carved temples, the Kaveri River and huge sand deposits.
There are more than 30 temples in the town - some in ruins, some buried in sand. But the five popular temples of the area-Vaidyanatheshwara, Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arakeshwara - are known for their sculpture.
Myths and legends abound in this region. From the famous Talakadu curse, whirlpools, the many fascinating stories - a linga that changes colours, a deity who heals himself and others who pray to him. The tour is a mix of faith, culture & charming rural landscape.
Join us on a day tour of where we time travel across centuries, the river Kaveri which changed the town’s geography, the rural landscape, silk farms and hills make this offbeat tour very alluring.
Duration: 8-10 hours
Attractions: Talakadu temples, Silk farms, Kaveri river
Inclusions: Guided tour, traditional short eats and lunch
Exclusions: Transport & everything not given above
Toilet: (Indian) near the Temples & (Western) on the Highway Eateries
