Accommodation at Mantralayam

Mantralayam is the samadhi (memorial) of Raghavendra Swamy (1595-1671AD), a Vaishnavite saint and proponent of Madhava's Dvaita school of philosophy. Venkatanatha (or venkanna), as the guru was initially known, is venerated as a reincarnation of Prahlada.



APTDC's Haritha Guesthouse (Tel 279463, 279723; Tariff: Rs.550-1,140 dorms Rs.800-1,600) is conveniently located 1.5km west of the mutt.


Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt provides a variety of accommodation options-from deluxe/AC rooms to cottages (Tariff: 100-1,200). Bookings can be made at the Central Reception Office (Tel 08512-279495, 279428).


Rooms are not provided to solo travelers and the maximum duration of stay is 24 hrs. The extension is possible with special permission.


Sri Sujayeendra Vishranthi Bhavan (100-1,200) and Sri Dheerendra Vasathi Gruham (Tariff: 100-1,200) are VIP guesthouses belonging to the mutt.


Sri Vijendra Vasathi Gruha (Tariff 100-300) has 93 rooms


Pankaja Paradise (Tel Tariff : Rs.700-4,000)


 Kalpa Lodge (Tel : 279602 Tariff : 1,200-3,000)  


Hotel Guru International (Tel: 279456 Tariff Rs.600-1,200).


All offer basic accommodation.


Pavamana Udupi Residency (Tel : 280062 ; Tariff Rs.900-2,500)has a restaurant

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