Things to Do

Kunduvada Kere

Kunduvada Kere is a popular destination of the city which serves as a major picnic spot. Located near the Kundvada Village on NH-4 Bypass road, the place is best known for its mesmerizing views of sunrise and sunset.

Another major feature of the area is the tank spread across the area of 253 acres is an importance source of drinking water of the city as well as for storing water in summer season.

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports

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  By Rail

• Davanagere is nearest railway station for Kunduvada Kere tourist place.

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  By Road

• There are regular buses from nearby cities.

Durgambika Temple (Durgamma Devastana)

Durgambika Temple is located in the Old Town or Halepet area of Shivaji nagara in Davangere. It is said that around 200 years ago, a stone was brought from Dugatti Village and installed in this temple and worshipped as Durga Devi. In 1932, this shrine was converted into the beautiful Durgambika Temple. The presiding deity is Durgambika, known variously as Durgamma, Durgambika, and Durgavva.

Tuesdays and Fridays are special days each week here. The main festival of the region is the temple fair or Jatre held every two years . This would be an ideal time to visit the place. Once you reach Davangere, you can opt for a local bus service or an auto rickshaw to reach this temple.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Davanagere has its own railway station.

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  By Road

• There are regular buses from nearby cities.

Kalleshwara Temple Bagali

Bagali, famous for an ancient Kalleshwara Temple of 9th century is situated in the proximity to Harpanahalli. Showcasing the Chalukyan period architectural style, the temple complex houses carved statue of Lord Ugra Narasimha.

The outer walls are featured with beautiful sculptures and carvings. One can also witness many Panchalinga temples lying in the vicinity of the main temple.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Nearest railway station is  Harpanahalli

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  By Road

• There are regular buses from nearby cities.

Santhebennur Pushkarani (Karanji Mantapa)

Karanji Mantapa is another historic place in the city that offers its tourists the antiquity of its glorious past. Featuring a tank of Santhebennur adorned with beautiful stone carved chariot in its middle, the place is almost 36 km from the city.

Pushkarani is another major attraction of the city showcasing the Kushmnada style of architecture. Built using the slab of red stones, it is said to be existing since 16th century and comprises of six mantapas and 52 steps to main entrance.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Davanagere is nearest railway station for Santhebennur Pushkarani tourist place.

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  By Road

• There are regular buses from nearby cities.

Harihareshwara Temple

Harihar is renowned for its 12th century Harihareshwara temple which was during Hoysala era. Presiding deity is Harihareshwara which is a combination of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The area is also known as “Dakshina Kashi”.

The Harihareshwara Temple Located at Harihar taluk Davanagere District in Karnataka state

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Harihara is the nearest Railway Station for Harihareshwara Temple.

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  By Road

• There are regular buses from nearby cities.

Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple

Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman is believed to be established around 800 years ago, the estimated time of origin of Shamanur Village.

Situated in the same village nearly 5 kms away from the city, this temple was recently reconstructed in year 2000 with a Dravidian style of architecture at the same spot of the original shrine. Due to its religious significance, the temple is flocked with devotees in large number especially on Saturdays, the day of special puja. A three day festival called Rathothsav is also celebrated annually by the villagers and temple authorities commencing from the tenth day of Maha Shivratri.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Davanagere is nearest railway station for Shamanuru Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple

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  By Road

• There are regular buses from nearby cities.

Bathi Gudda

Located about 5km from Davanagere, this place is a sight of beauty and tranquility. It is a mountainous peak offering a spell binding sight of Harihar and the cities of Davanagere.

Apart from it, you will also find an ancient temple and a Dargah of Chaman Shah Wali on the peak. These tow holy shrines surrounded by endless flora are flocked by devotees in large number especially during annual festivities. The hill also houses large variety of flora, Bathi Lake and Bhadra Sugar factory. Fondly referred to as Pavithra Vana, Davanagere Dairy is also situated here which supplies milk to the district.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Amaravathi Colony Junction is nearest railway station for Bathi Gudda.

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  By Road

• There are regular buses from nearby cities.

Sulekere (Shanthi Sagara Lake)

Also referred to as Soole Kere or Shanthi Sagara, this place is a famous tourist attraction and a main source of water supply. The pond said to be created during 12th century by Princess Shanthi is a second largest pond in Asia. It is about 18 km away from Channagiri to Davanagere route in Channagiri Taluk.

Apart from being a significant source for drinking and agriculture, the place is also a perfect picnic spot. A temple devoted to Lord Siddeshwara located in the proximity attracts lots of devotees throughout the year. A great channel designed by Sir M Visvesvaraya also attracts a large crowd.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• There is no railway station near to Chennagiri in less than 10 km. Davanagere is nearest railway station for Chennagiri(40 km Near)

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  By Road

• Channagiri is the Nearest Town to Sulekere. Channagiri is 20 km from Sulekere. Road connectivity is there from Channagiri to Sulekere.

Uchangidurga

Uchangidurga is a village in the southern state of Karnataka. It is located in the Harapanahalli taluk of Ballari district in Karnataka.Uchangidurga was ruled under Nayakas (Madakari Nayakas of Chitradurga) and it is famous for its Uchangemma Temple. On every month full moon day, people gather here from far places to worship Uchangemma. Based on deep, ancient Hindu customs and ritual contributes to the popularity of this deity.

Festivals of Dasara/ Navaratri, Ugadi are celebrated every year and the devotees from all corners of Karnataka gather in thousands to witness the celebrations.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Davanagere is the nearest railway station for Uchangidurga

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  By Road

• Uchangidurga is located 30 km from Davangere on the Anaji route. After taking a left turn, the fort is visible from the junction.

Ranganathaswamy Temple, Nirthadi

The Ranganatha Swamy Temple at Nirthadi (also spelt Neerthadi or Niratadi), is a post-Vijayanagara Empire re-construction. Nirthadi is a village in the Davangere district. According to noted historian and epigraphist Benjamin Lewis Rice, a Kannada language inscription dated 1698 AD in the temple premise describes the destruction of the original temple by the armies of Mogul emperor Aurangzeb in 1696 AD. The Chitradurga chief Baramappa Nayaka (1689–1721) rebuilt the temple in 1698 AD. The monument is protected by the Karnataka state division of Archaeological Survey of India.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Davanagere is the nearest railway station for Nirthadi

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  By Road

• Nirthadi is located 25.70 km from Davangere on the Anagodu route.

Devarabelakere pickup dam

Devarabelakere pickup dam is constructed at downstream of the Bhadra Reservoir at a distance of 136  Km. It is Located near Devarabelakere village of Harihara Taluk of Davanagere District.Devarabelakere reservoir water is suitable for irrigation purposes in both post monsoon and pre monsoon season. Therefore, this water is useful for growing Cotton, Jawar, Maize, Navane, Sajje and Groundnut.This reservoir is a tourist attraction also.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• There is no railway station in Devarabelekere. Davanagere is the nearest railway station

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  By Road

• Davangere is the Nearest Town to Devarabelakere. Davangere is 14 km from Devarabelakere.

Helavankatte Ranganathaswamy Temple(Komaranahalli)

Komaranahalli (Helavankatte) is a village located on the Karnataka State Highway No. 25, at a distance of 1.5 km from Malebennur (towards Honnali and Shimoga). The village has a hillock on the top of which is the Temple of Sri Ranganathaswamy. In the Sanctum Sanctorum of the Temple is the Udbhavamurthy of Ranga (Ranganatha) and Linga (Shiva) emerging out from a single rock. In this place, the legendary Helavanakatte Giriamma, a great devotee of Sri Ranganatha, is said to have lived and composed her famous Kirtanas which are a regarded as a part of the Dasa Sahitya. During the Murugodu Yatra, Appa had stayed along with the other Devotees at this Temple on the day of Ramanavami. In October 1951, he laid the foundation for the Ranganatrashram.

Outside the Appa’s Samadhi, the Prarthana Mandira has been build, next to which is the Yogamandira. The Ashrama premises also has a Datta mantapa, a Vyasamandira and several rooms for people to stay during the Annual events. Also part of the Ashrama are a Well, some Coconut grooves and a garden

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Nearest Railway station is the Harihar Station at a distance of 14 km.

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  By Road

• Many buses from Davangere and Harihar going towards Honnali and Shimoga stop at Malebennur. There are many Auto-rickshaws available from Malebennur.

Bethur

Bethur is an ancient site with an essence of old world where one can witness the relics of Chalukyan style of architecture. Situated 6km from Davanagere on Davanagere-Jaglur road, it is believed that during the medieval period capital of Tribhuvana Malla Pandya was present at the exactly same site.

You will also find an ancient temple there basking in the glory of past with its victory pillars and various manuscripts preserving the important events. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, one will also witness the idols of Natraja and Nandi.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Nearest Railway station is the Davanagere Station at a distance of around 6 km

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  By Road

• Many city buses and Auto-rickshaws available from Davanagere to bethur

Anekonda

Anekonda is a place for the history lovers as the place once served as the place where the elephants of the army were tied up. As per the story goes, it was when Betur was the capital.

The place was a big city back during 11th and 12th century and was also the seat of power for many kingdoms including Chalukyas, Pandyas, Gangas, Uchangi and Hoysalas.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Nearest Railway station is the Davanagere Station at a distance of around 3 km

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  By Road

• Manybuses and Auto-rickshaws available from Davanagereto Anekonda

Kondajji

Kondajji is a village in Harihar taluk, in the Davangere district. It is situated about 13 kilometers (8.1 mi) from the city of Davangere.

Kondajji is well known as a picnic spot and it is one of the major scout and guide training center in South India. A lake runs through the center of the village and the village is surrounded by minor hills.  Power generation using wind energy has also been implemented by the state government.

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• Nearest Railway station is the Harihara Station at a distance of around 13 km

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  By Road

• Harihara is the nearest town to Kondajji via Kakkaragolla road.

Sri Raghavendra Krupashrama – Punyasthala

Sri Raghavendra Krupashrama – Punyasthala is located in chennagiri taluk of Davanagere district. A shrine in the lap of nature, It is a delight to hear the sound of birds and the sound of the bell. Many temples here tell you a different story of divinity. At the entrance, Sri Raghavendra Guruji’s live paduka is there.

Guruji created Punyasthala to cater to the spiritual needs of mankind. Punyasthala is beyond religion; it highlights the true values of human life, discipline, honesty, truth, compassion, and mutual respect that forms the core content of the sacred texts of all religions. Guruji’s vision about the infinity and continuity of religion is unique. This reflects on the past, present and future of religion. The design of the Granth Mandir depicts the infinity of religion. Therefore, It is a very peaceful place for tourist

How to reach:

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  By Air

• Nearest International airport is Bangalore. Shivamogga and Hubli are the nearest Domestic airports.

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  By Rail

• There is no railway station near to Chennagiri in less than10 km. Davanagere is nearest railway station for Chennagiri(40 km Near)

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  By Road

• Channagiri is the Nearest Town to Punyasthala. Channagiri is 28 km from Punyasthala.