Saturday, 29 October 2011

About SANDUR

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SANDUR is a one of the taluk of Bellary District, KARNATAKA. Before Independence of India, Sandur was one of the
princely state and was ruled by GORPHADE Family.
Sandur beauty

Sandur is the coolest tourism spot and is fully covered with beautiful iron ore mountains.Sandur Iron ore is quite rich deposits of Manganese.


Location of SANDUR/SANDURU
Sandur is situated west side to Bellary District, Karnataka, India, and the road distance between Sandur and Bellary is around 60 KM.

Places to visit in Sandur
Krauncha Giri

Krauncha Giri is located 10Km away from Sandur, which is believed that it was first abode of Lord Subramanya in south India.


Kumaraswami temple

Kumarswami temple is situated on South-west corner and on the hill. It is around 12KM away Sandur.
Kumarswami temple sandur
Kumarswami temple is one of the oldest temple of Karnataka. The temple has Parvathy, Ganesh, and Kumarswami and
Kartikeya idols. the temple was built but the Chalukyas.





Narasimha Temple

Gundi maliyamma temple

Gandi Basaweshwara temple

Siddaraameshwara Temple

Harishankar Temple

Bheemateertha

Navila Theertha Which is famous for peacock sanctuary.

Bhairava Theertha

Naari Halla Jalashaya, Visitors can enjoy boating in Naari Halla Jalashaya.

Naari Halla Jalashaya is popularly know by the name Manasa Sarovara. The Kannada movie "Manasa Sarovara" is shooted
at Naari Halla Jalashaya i.e.Manasa Sarovara. The movie was directed by Sri.Puttanna Kanagal and the Srinath, Padma Vaassanthi acted in
the movie Manasa Sarovara.


Other Places Near By SANDUR/SANDURU

Hampi which is nearby 60 KM from Sandur.
Hampi has an epical history as it was the capital of KISHKINDHA,
KISHKINDA was the monkey kingdom during the period of Ramayana.


Anegundi Village

Anegundi Village which was popularly known as “Royal Village” during Vijayanagara period,

The Pampa Sarovar


Annual Fairs (JAATRAS) in Sandur

Annual fairs will be held in Kumarswami temple during the month of November.


How to reach Sandur by Bus
Road Distance between Bangalore/Bengaluru and Sandur is approximately 280 KM.
It would better to reach Bellary by Government Buses/from Private travels, as very few direct buses are there from Bangalore to Sandur.
from Bellary you can catch the Government Buses/private BUSES/Cabs/Traxes and reach Sandur.Another option is to approach and hire a vehicle form
travel agents in Bellary and reach to Sandur.


How to reach Sandur by Train

You can reach Bellary/Toranagallu from Bangalore / Bengaluru by catching the train Hampi Express 6591 & 6592.
After reaching Bellary/Toranagallu, You can catch the Government Buses/private BUSES/Cabs/Traxes and reach Sandur.Another option is to approach and hire a vehicle form
travel agents in Bellary and reach to Sandur.

Nearest Railway Stations of Sandur
Bellary
Toranagallu
Hospet

Hotels / Staying in Sandur
You can stay at Sandur in following Hotels/Resorts.

Resorts in Sandur

WelcomHeritage Shivavilas Palace, Sandur.

VSL Grand Wonder Valley Resort, Taranagara, Sandur.

Economic Hotels in Sandur

k k Hotel, Kudligi Road, Sandur, Bellary - 583119. Phone Number- 08395-260780


Sandur Boulders, Narayanpet, Sandur, Bellary - 583119. Phone Number - 9448034202.


Padma Guest House, Bus Stand Road, Behind Govt. School, Sandur, Bellary - 583119. Phone Number- 08394-241330


Rama Guest House, Near River-Opposite Temple, Close to Sandur Bazaar, Sandur, Bellary- 583119. Phone Number - 08394-241962


You can follow the links below for resorts/hotels/staying in Hospet.


Hotel Priyadarshini


Hotel Malligi


Hotel Hampi International


Royal Orchid Central, Kireeti, Hospet