What to expect
Highlights
- The wide balancing reservoir.
- The picnic-and-water views.
- The Harihar-country setting.
Devarabelakere Reservoir
A balancing reservoir on the Tungabhadra system near Devarabelakere, downstream of the Bhadra dam — a calm waterbody and picnic stop in the Harihar country. This dam guide is organized from Harihara in Davanagere district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Devarabelakere Reservoir.
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Devarabelakere Reservoir
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Typedam
Nearest baseHarihara
DistrictDavanagere
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Devarabelakere Reservoir is a balancing reservoir on the Tungabhadra system near Devarabelakere, downstream of the Bhadra dam.
It is a calm waterbody and picnic stop in the Harihar country.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Devarabelakere in the Harihar country; by road, best with your own vehicle.
- An open reservoir with no railings — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
Distance by road
- Chitradurga65 km
- Shivamogga75 km
- Hubballi140 km
- Harihar14 km
- Bengaluru265 km
Road km to Davanagere; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; after the monsoon for full water.
Weather in Devarabelakere ReservoirSeasonal guide
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Today at Devarabelakere Reservoir
Sunrise6:15 am
Sunset6:37 pm
Golden hour best light5:37 pm–6:37 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:37 pm–7:02 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 48%
Sunset is in about 2 hours.
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Karnataka. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- An open reservoir — take care near the unrailed edges.
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Devarabelakere Reservoir — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; after the monsoon for full water
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Devarabelakere Reservoir
Near Devarabelakere in the Harihar country; by road, best with your own vehicle
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Devarabelakere Reservoir is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Devarabelakere Reservoir
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Devarabelakere Reservoir
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When is the best time to visit Devarabelakere Reservoir?
October to February; after the monsoon for full water.
What are the entry fee and timings at Devarabelakere Reservoir?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Devarabelakere Reservoir?
Near Devarabelakere in the Harihar country; by road, best with your own vehicle. An open reservoir with no railings — do not swim or litter and mind children near the water.
How much time do I need for Devarabelakere Reservoir?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Devarabelakere Reservoir?
Nearby you can pair Hadadi Lake (8.1 km), Kunduvada Kere (9.7 km), Bathi Betta (10.2 km), Harihareshwara Temple (13.4 km).
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