Hoskote

The eastern taluk toward Kolar — the birding tank of Hoskote.

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Devanahalli

The airport-side northern belt and its day-trips — the Tipu-birthplace Devanahalli fort with its Venugopalaswamy temple, the Avathi hill temple, the twin-deity pilgrimage of Ghati Subramanya and the railway-line trek fort of Makalidurga.

Devanahalli FortKote Venugopalaswamy TempleAvathi BettaGhati Subramanya Temple

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Featured: Gundamagere Lake

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Doddaballapura

The northern silk town and its countryside — the Gundamagere tank, the Hullukudi hill and the Shani temple of Chikka Madhure.

Gundamagere LakeHullukudi BettaShanimahathma Temple, Chikka Madhure

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Featured: Shivagange Betta

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Nelamangala

The western taluk toward the Tumakuru border — the "Dakshina Kashi" cliff temples of Shivagange and the Western Ganga capital of Manne.

Shivagange BettaManne (Manyapura)

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Featured: Hoskote Lake

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Hoskote

The eastern taluk toward Kolar — the birding tank of Hoskote.

Hoskote Lake

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Getting there

How to reach Hoskote

Nearest airportKempegowda International, Bengaluru (BLR) — inside the district at Devanahalli

Rail gatewayDevanahalli, Doddaballapura, Makalidurga, Nelamangala and Hoskote are on the suburban lines out of Bengaluru; the Bengaluru–Guntakal and Bengaluru–Tumakuru lines serve the district

Bus / road accessNH-44 (to the airport and Hyderabad), NH-48 (to Tumakuru/Pune) and NH-75 (to Kolar) radiate through the district; KSRTC and BMTC buses run from Bengaluru to Devanahalli, Doddaballapura, Nelamangala and Hoskote. A car is best for Ghati Subramanya, Makalidurga, Shivagange and Manne.

District HQDevanahalli

LandscapeA fragmented district (renamed Bengaluru North in 2025) wrapping the north, west and east of Bengaluru city, with its headquarters at Devanahalli near the international airport; Ramanagara was split out of it in 2007 — a countryside of granite hills, fort towns and pilgrimage temples ringing the metropolis

Hoskote is a Bengaluru Rural base for The Tipu-birthplace Devanahalli fort, the twin-deity Ghati Subramanya temple, the Makalidurga trek fort, the "Dakshina Kashi" hill of Shivagange, the Western Ganga capital of Manne and the birding tanks of Gundamagere and Hoskote.

Devanahalli FortGhati Subramanya TempleShivagange Betta

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PlaceHoskote Lake

A large tank on the edge of Hoskote east of Bengaluru, a birding spot that draws migratory waterbirds in winter. This lake guide belongs to the Hoskote planning base in Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.

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What are the best places to visit in Hoskote?

Top places to visit in Hoskote include Hoskote Lake — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.

How do I reach Hoskote?

The nearest airport to Hoskote is Kempegowda International, Bengaluru (BLR) — inside the district at Devanahalli. The rail gateway is Devanahalli, Doddaballapura, Makalidurga, Nelamangala and Hoskote are on the suburban lines out of Bengaluru; the Bengaluru–Guntakal and Bengaluru–Tumakuru lines serve the district. NH-44 (to the airport and Hyderabad), NH-48 (to Tumakuru/Pune) and NH-75 (to Kolar) radiate through the district; KSRTC and BMTC buses run from Bengaluru to Devanahalli, Doddaballapura, Nelamangala and Hoskote. A car is best for Ghati Subramanya, Makalidurga, Shivagange and Manne.

What is the best time to visit Hoskote?

October to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Hoskote and the rest of Karnataka. March to May is hot on the plains, and the June–September southwest monsoon brings the main rains, heaviest along the coast and Western Ghats.