Channagiri
The south-western taluk — Asia’s vast Sulekere (Shanti Sagara) tank, the Keladi-era hill fort of Channagiri, the ornate Santhebennur stepped tank and the Shahaji Bhonsale memorial of Hodigere.
Where to go in Davanagere
Davanagere
The benne-dosa district capital and its edges — the flagship Hoysala Harihareshwara temple at nearby Harihar, the Kunduvada city tank and Glass House, the Bathi hill viewpoint and the Hadadi lake.
Harihara
The Tungabhadra country north-west of Davanagere — the Scouts-camp lake of Kondajji and the Devarabelakere reservoir.
Channagiri
The south-western taluk — Asia’s vast Sulekere (Shanti Sagara) tank, the Keladi-era hill fort of Channagiri, the ornate Santhebennur stepped tank and the Shahaji Bhonsale memorial of Hodigere.
Honnali
The Tungabhadra country west of Davanagere — the island Rameshwara temple of Kuruva and the rare Brahma shrine of Belagutti.
Jagalur
The dry eastern taluk — Karnataka’s only four-horned-antelope sanctuary of Rangayyanadurga.
How to reach Channagiri
Channagiri is a Davanagere base for The Hoysala Harihareshwara temple, the vast Sulekere (Shanti Sagara) tank, the Channagiri hill fort, the Santhebennur stepped tank, the Shahaji Bhonsale memorial, the Kunduvada and Kondajji lakes, the Bathi hill viewpoint and the Rangayyanadurga four-horned-antelope sanctuary — and the famous Davanagere benne dosa.
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Also called Sulekere, one of the largest irrigation tanks in Asia, built around 1128 CE with a circumference of some 30 km near Channagiri — a vast birdlife-rich lake with a Siddeshwara temple on its embankment. This lake guide belongs to the Channagiri planning base in Davanagere, Karnataka, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →An 18th-century hill fort above Channagiri town, associated with the Keladi Nayaka tradition, with ruined ramparts, a hilltop shrine and wide views over the plains. This fort guide belongs to the Channagiri planning base in Davanagere, Karnataka, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →An ornate 16th-century stepped temple tank at Santhebennur, built by the Kenga Hanumantappa Nayaka chieftains, with a pillared pavilion rising from the water and a granite Musafirkhana mosque alongside. This heritage guide belongs to the Channagiri planning base in Davanagere, Karnataka, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →A memorial (samadhi) at Hodigere to Shahaji Bhonsale, the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji, who died here in a 1664 hunting accident — a quiet historic monument in the Channagiri country. This heritage guide belongs to the Channagiri planning base in Davanagere, 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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Channagiri travel FAQs
What are the best places to visit in Channagiri?
Top places to visit in Channagiri include Shanti Sagara, Channagiri Fort, Santhebennur Pushkarini, Shahaji Bhonsale Tomb, Hodigere — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.
How do I reach Channagiri?
The nearest airport to Channagiri is Hubballi (HBX) ~140 km, or Kempegowda International, Bengaluru (BLR) ~260 km. The rail gateway is Davanagere (DVG) and Harihar (HRR) on the Bengaluru–Hubballi line, with trains from Bengaluru, Hubballi, Arsikere and Hubballi. NH-48 (the Bengaluru–Pune highway) runs through Davanagere and Harihar; KSRTC hubs at Davanagere, Harihar, Channagiri, Honnali and Jagalur with frequent buses from Bengaluru, Hubballi and Shivamogga. A car is best for Sulekere, Channagiri, the Honnali temples and the Rangayyanadurga sanctuary.
What is the best time to visit Channagiri?
October to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Channagiri 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.