What to expect
Highlights
- The Western Ganga capital history.
- The old Kapileshwara Shiva temple.
- The Chola-period Someshwara temple.
Manne (Manyapura)
The village of Manne, the ancient Manyapura, a capital of the Western Ganga dynasty around the 8th century — with the old Kapileshwara Shiva temple and a Chola-period Someshwara temple, a little-known heritage site west of Bengaluru. This heritage guide is organized from Nelamangala in Bengaluru Rural district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Manne (Manyapura).
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Manne (Manyapura)
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Practical guide
Plan Manne (Manyapura)
Typeheritage
Nearest baseNelamangala
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseNelamangala
DistrictBengaluru Rural
Place typeheritage
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
The village of Manne, the ancient Manyapura, a capital of the Western Ganga dynasty around the 8th century — with the old Kapileshwara Shiva temple and a Chola-period Someshwara temple, a little-known heritage site west of Bengaluru. This heritage guide is organized from Nelamangala in Bengaluru Rural district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Manne (Manyapura).
Manne, the ancient Manyapura, was a capital of the Western Ganga dynasty around the 8th century.
The village keeps the old Kapileshwara Shiva temple and a Chola-period Someshwara temple — a little-known heritage site west of Bengaluru.
Visiting
Manne (Manyapura) — at a glance
TimingsTemple hours; daylight
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Manne (Manyapura)
At Manne in Nelamangala taluk, west of Bengaluru; by road, best with your own vehicle
Old, lightly-visited temples — be respectful, remove footwear at the shrines and do not deface the stonework.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Manne in Nelamangala taluk, west of Bengaluru; by road, best with your own vehicle.
- Old, lightly-visited temples — be respectful, remove footwear at the shrines and do not deface the stonework.
Distance by road
- Bengaluru35 km
- Devanahalli5 km
- Doddaballapura30 km
- Tumakuru50 km
- Kolar55 km
Road km to Bengaluru Rural; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
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Visitor notes
- A quiet heritage village — treat the old temples with care.
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Manne (Manyapura) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Manne (Manyapura)?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Manne (Manyapura)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Temple hours; daylight. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Manne (Manyapura)?
At Manne in Nelamangala taluk, west of Bengaluru; by road, best with your own vehicle. Old, lightly-visited temples — be respectful, remove footwear at the shrines and do not deface the stonework.
How much time do I need for Manne (Manyapura)?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Manne (Manyapura)?
Nearby you can pair Shivagange Betta (5.4 km), Shanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure (16.1 km), Hullukudi Betta (25.9 km), Makalidurga (37.3 km).