What to expect
Highlights
- The largest lake in Kodagu among coffee estates.
- The Honnamma temple on the bank and its annual fair.
- Quiet boating and lakeside walks.
Honnamana Kere
Honnamana Kere, at Doddamalthe about 6 km from Somwarpet, is the largest natural lake in Kodagu, ringed by coffee estates and forest. It is named for the goddess Honnamma, whose temple stands on the bank and is the focus of an annual fair.
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Honnamana Kere
Place
Practical guide
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseSomwarpet
DistrictKodagu
Best timeOctober to March
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntrySmall entry/boating fee
Places to visit3→A calm, scenic spot rather than a busy attraction, it offers boating, a lakeside walk and the temple, and is a peaceful stop on the northern Coorg circuit.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 6 km from Somwarpet and ~30 km from Madikeri; reached by car or auto.
- Boating is ticketed; remove footwear and dress modestly at the temple.
Distance by road
- Mysuru120 km
- Bengaluru260 km
- Mangaluru135 km
- Kannur115 km
- Ooty210 km
Road km to Kodagu; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March; the temple fair (usually around Dasara) is the busiest time.
Weather in Honnamana KereSeasonal guide
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Today at Honnamana Kere
Sunrise6:16 am
Sunset6:38 pm
Golden hour best light5:38 pm–6:38 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:38 pm–7:03 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 76%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
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
- Small entry/boating fees may apply; a peaceful spot — help keep it clean.
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Honnamana Kere — at a glance
TimingsDaylight; temple has its own hours
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Small entry/boating fee
Getting here
How to reach Honnamana Kere
~6 km from Somwarpet, ~30 km from Madikeri
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Honnamana Kere 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 Honnamana Kere
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 Honnamana Kere
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What’s near Honnamana Kere
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Where Honnamana Kere is
Good to know
Honnamana Kere — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Honnamana Kere?
October to March; the temple fair (usually around Dasara) is the busiest time.
What are the entry fee and timings at Honnamana Kere?
Entry: Small entry/boating fee. Timings: Daylight; temple has its own hours.
How do I reach Honnamana Kere?
About 6 km from Somwarpet and ~30 km from Madikeri; reached by car or auto. Boating is ticketed; remove footwear and dress modestly at the temple.
How much time do I need for Honnamana Kere?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Honnamana Kere?
Nearby you can pair Harangi Dam (25.2 km), Mallalli Falls (27.9 km), Kotebetta (30.2 km), Nisargadhama (32.3 km).
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