Somnathpur (also called as Somanathapura) is located at a distance of 30 km from Mysore, the city of Palaces. Somnathpur is situated on the banks of river Kaveri

Karnataka is called as the cradle of stone architecture and Somnathpur is one of the finest examples of Stone architecture. The main attraction of Somnathpur is temple dedicated to Lord Channakeshava. The temple of Channakeshava at Somnathpur stands one of the finest examples of the Hoysala architecture.

An inscribed stone slab written in old Kannada, at the entrance stands like a milestone to eternity. As per the inscription, the temple was built in 1268 CE by "Soma" a commander of Hoysala king Narasimha III.