What to expect
Highlights
- The lotus-covered sacred lake.
- The Shabari and Ramayana associations.
- The shrines and caves around the shore.
Pampa Sarovar
A sacred lake near Anegundi tied to the Ramayana (the Shabari legend) and to Shiva and Parvati — counted among the holy sarovars of India, ringed by shrines and lotus-covered water. This lake guide is organized from Anegundi in Koppal 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 Pampa Sarovar.
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Typelake
Nearest baseAnegundi
DistrictKoppal
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Pampa Sarovar is a sacred lake near Anegundi, counted among the holy sarovars of India and tied to the Ramayana legend of Shabari and to Shiva and Parvati.
Lotus-covered and ringed by small shrines, it is a quiet pilgrimage and nature spot in the Kishkindha landscape.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Anegundi in Gangavathi taluk; reached by road.
- Dress modestly at the shrines and keep the lakeside clean.
Distance by road
- Hosapete35 km
- Ballari90 km
- Hubballi140 km
- Kalaburagi190 km
- Bengaluru350 km
Road km to Koppal; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; mornings.
Weather in Pampa SarovarSeasonal guide
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Today at Pampa Sarovar
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:35 pm
Golden hour best light5:35 pm–6:35 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:35 pm–7:00 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 49%
Sunset is in about 3 hours.
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
- A sacred lake and shrine — be respectful and avoid disturbing the water.
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Top experiences around Anegundi
4 more places around Anegundi, each worth a day of its own.
hillAnjanadri Hill
3.2 km · ~8 min by auto
A rocky hill above Anegundi, across the Tungabhadra from Hampi, revered as a birthplace of Hanuman (Anjaneya) — a stepped climb to a hilltop Hanuman temple with sweeping views over the Kishkindha boulder-country.
templeSri Ranganatha Temple, Anegundi
1.6 km · 20 min walk
An early-Vijayanagara Vishnu temple in Anegundi village enshrining a reclining Ranganatha (Ananthasayana); Anegundi, older than Hampi, was the mythic Kishkindha and the pre-imperial core of the Vijayanagara founders.
heritageGagan Mahal, Anegundi
1.6 km · 20 min walk
The civic palace building of Anegundi, a tiered Indo-Islamic structure from the Vijayanagara–Qutb Shahi era in the heart of the old town. (Not to be confused with the Gagan Mahal at Vijayapura.)
templeChintamani Temple, Anegundi
1.8 km · 22 min walk
A riverside temple near Anegundi linked in the Ramayana to the spot where Rama met Sugriva and where Vali was slain — a quiet Kishkindha pilgrimage point above the Tungabhadra.
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Pampa Sarovar — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Pampa Sarovar
Near Anegundi, Gangavathi taluk; by road
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Pampa Sarovar 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 Pampa Sarovar
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 Pampa Sarovar
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When is the best time to visit Pampa Sarovar?
October to February; mornings.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pampa Sarovar?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Pampa Sarovar?
Near Anegundi in Gangavathi taluk; reached by road. Dress modestly at the shrines and keep the lakeside clean.
How much time do I need for Pampa Sarovar?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Pampa Sarovar?
Nearby you can pair Sri Ranganatha Temple, Anegundi (1.6 km), Gagan Mahal, Anegundi (1.6 km), Chintamani Temple, Anegundi (1.8 km), Anjanadri Hill (3.2 km).
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Pampa Sarovar guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Pampa Sarovar itself yet. These cover Anegundi, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Around Anegundi
Pampa Sarovar sits in Anegundi, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
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Image credits
Photographs: iMahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.