Melukote or Melkote in mandya district, Karnataka is around 130 Kms from Bangalore and an ideal place for a day trip. Melukote Wiki We started early on a drizzling saturday morning and reached Melkote around 10'o clock after having our breakfast at Kamat. Immediately After crossing Mandya , take the right turn at the sign board of Melkote which is around 40kms from there.The road is pretty good and scenic. On the Way to Melkote On the Way to Melkote Painted Stork Much to our delight there is a huge lake on the way to Melkote with few Painted Storks and other birds sitting on the banks. Devotee taking bath at the Kalyani At the Kalyani Yoganarasimha Swamy temple Steps Yoganarasimha Swamy temple There was a movie shooting happening at this place during our trip.The other places to see in Melukote are Sanskrit research institute,Raya Gopura, Akka Thangi Kola. ...