What to expect
Highlights
- The hill-ringed lake.
- The Scouts and Guides adventure camp.
- The boating and mild trekking.
Kondajji Lake
A lake ringed by hillocks near Kondajji north of Harihar, home to a large Bharat Scouts and Guides adventure and training camp — a spot for boating, mild trekking and outdoor camps. This lake 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 heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Kondajji Lake.
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Kondajji Lake
Place
Practical guide
Plan Kondajji Lake
Typelake
Nearest baseHarihara
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree; camp activities charged
Nearest town/baseHarihara
DistrictDavanagere
Place typelake
Time needed1 to 2 hours.
A lake ringed by hillocks near Kondajji north of Harihar, home to a large Bharat Scouts and Guides adventure and training camp — a spot for boating, mild trekking and outdoor camps. This lake 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 heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Kondajji Lake.
Kondajji Lake is a lake ringed by hillocks near Kondajji north of Harihar.
It is home to a large Bharat Scouts and Guides adventure and training camp — a spot for boating, mild trekking and outdoor camps.
Visiting
Kondajji Lake — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; the cooler camp season
Entry: Free; camp activities charged
Getting there: At Kondajji, ~15 km from Harihar; by road, best with your own vehicle
A camp-and-lake area — follow the camp rules, wear a life jacket for boating and do not swim unsupervised.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Kondajji, about 15 km from Harihar; by road, best with your own vehicle.
- A camp-and-lake area — follow the camp rules, wear a life jacket for boating and do not swim unsupervised.
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; the cooler camp season.
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Visitor notes
- Open water and a working camp — mind the rules and keep children safe near the lake.
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Where Kondajji Lake is
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Kondajji Lake — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kondajji Lake?
October to February; the cooler camp season.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kondajji Lake?
Entry: Free; camp activities charged. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kondajji Lake?
At Kondajji, about 15 km from Harihar; by road, best with your own vehicle. A camp-and-lake area — follow the camp rules, wear a life jacket for boating and do not swim unsupervised.
How much time do I need for Kondajji Lake?
1 to 2 hours.
What else is near Kondajji Lake?
Nearby you can pair Bathi Betta (10.1 km), Harihareshwara Temple (10.7 km), Kunduvada Kere (12.6 km), Devarabelakere Reservoir (20.2 km).
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