Bangalore - Mantralaya Route Map, Distance, travel and accomodation information. Chickballapur, Penukonda, Anantapur, Gooty, Adoni, Pattikonda, Jonnagiri
Route Map (~ 407 kms) : Bangalore >> Yelahanka ( Byepass ) >> Chickballapur >> Penukonda >> Anantpur ( Byepass ).. Gooty >> take left at junction after passing through town...railway level crossing >> Jonnagiri >> Pattikonka ( Byepass ) >> Aspari ( Cross roads - go straight ) >> Adoni >> Madhavaram >> Turn Right >> Mantralaya ( Manchala ).
Alternate Route would be (~430kms) : Bangalore >> Tumkur >> Hiriyur >> Bellary >> Mantralaya
The town is usually crowded on Thursdays and on weekends. There is no advance reservations in any of the cottages or the accomodation facilities
Temple / Mutt owned cottages :
Contact the Central Reception Office at the first circle.
Tel : 08512 279659
Rates range from Rs. 75.00 ( non A/c ) to Rs. 600.00 ( A/c ) depending on no. of members. easily available, clean.
Karnataka Choultry ( 50 rooms ) - good, clean.
Tel : 08512 279448
non A/c - Rs. 150.00, A/c Rs. 500.00 ( no generator ! )
Manager : 09449416067 ( Mr. Arvind )
Punnami Hotel ( andhra tourism )
Tel : 08512 279463
Non A/c Rs. 500.00 , A/c : Rs. 900.00
Do not approach agents. Stay away from them.
Food : There are numerous good, clean restaurants along the main road leading to the temple. Prominent one is a Darshini style, Mantralaya tiffen Room ( MTR ) in front of the temple gate. Lunch is served at the temple.
