Harihara
The Tungabhadra country north-west of Davanagere — the Scouts-camp lake of Kondajji and the Devarabelakere reservoir.
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 Harihara
Harihara 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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The best tourist places to visit in Harihara — temples, viewpoints, lakes, heritage and nature, each with a full guide, how to reach it and what to see nearby.
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 belongs to the Harihara 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 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 belongs to the Harihara 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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Harihara travel FAQs
What are the best places to visit in Harihara?
Top places to visit in Harihara include Kondajji Lake, Devarabelakere Reservoir — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.
How do I reach Harihara?
The nearest airport to Harihara 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 Harihara?
October to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Harihara 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.