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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Typelake
Nearest baseHarihara
DistrictDavanagere
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit2→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.
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.
Weather in Kondajji LakeSeasonal guide
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Today at Kondajji Lake
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 · 47%
South-west monsoon. June to September is monsoon season: the sea gets rough, swimming is often unsafe and boat services can be suspended. Follow lifeguard and local warnings, and expect changeable conditions.
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
- Open water and a working camp — mind the rules and keep children safe near the lake.
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Kondajji Lake — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; the cooler camp season
Entry: Free; camp activities charged
Getting here
How to reach Kondajji Lake
At Kondajji, ~15 km from Harihar; 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 Kondajji Lake 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 Kondajji Lake
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 Kondajji Lake
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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.
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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