Gundlupet
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Understand
Gundlupet is a border town between Kerala and Karnataka states of India. This little town is popular for the cultivation of flowers. A large number of tourists come from Kerala to take selfies of themselves with the flower farms in the backgrounds. Farmers charge ₹50 for taking one selfie.
Get in
Gundlupet is en route to Ooty for travellers from Bangalore. Buses are available from Mysore in Karnataka and Calicut in Kerala.
Get around
Autorikshaws are the cheapest mode of local transportation.
See
Bandipur National ParkElephants, Tigers and Bisons. Park tours are available.
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Gopalaswamy Hills
address: Near Hangala junctionTemple on top of the hills. Terrific views of the flower farms down the valley. Huluganamuradi Venkataramana Hills
Kodasoge shiva temple
Manchalli cave temple
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Mariamma Temple
address: Hangala junctionA small complex of three temples with cute-shaped little village houses around them. -
Narasamangala shiva temple
address: Terkanambi. Padaguru Lingayath Math
Parvathi HillsBuses are available only in the morning. Autorikshaws charges Rs.300 on a wait-and-return contract.
Terkanambi and Triyambakpura temples
Do
The flower farms of Kerala Road are popular for taking selfies. You can get a better view of them when you travel up the Gopalaswamy Hills.
Buy
There are many shops where good quality clothes and gifts can be purchased.
Eat
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Hotel Coffee Stoppe
address: Mysore RoadFish and rice in the Mangalore style.
Sleep
There are many small lodges in Gundlupet charging ₹400 for a night. Good accommodation is available only at Mysore.
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Sri Guruprasad Hotel
phone: +91 8229222422, +91 9483037272address: Surabhi Bus stop -
Surabhi Paradise
phone: +91 8229223642, +91 9448402401address: Surabhi BusstopBakery and restaurant attached. -
Ashirwad Lodge
phone: +91 9945283902, +91 9844123755address: Near Calicut Road JunctionGood privacy. All rooms look like cottages with private sit outs and all.
Connect
India Post has a post office at Gundlupet and offers courier services. It also offers Postcard,Inland letters,Postal Envelope for writing letters to near and dear one's. B.S.N.L mobile signal coverage is available.