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Bhadravathi
Spend a half‑day (4‑5 h) in Bhadravathi to see the Bhadra River Project dam, the 13th‑century Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple and the nearby Koodli river confluence.
Bhadravathi is a small industrial town in Central Karnataka on the Bhadra River, about 10 km north of Shimoga. Its main attractions are the Bhadra River Project dam, a historic Hoysala temple and nearby natural spots like Kodachadri and Koodli. A half‑day covers the key sights; an extra night lets you explore the surrounding hills or visit the Bhadra Tiger Reserve.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (dry, mild)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- BLR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bhadravathi100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bhadravathi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyBhadravathi is generally safe; main risks are traffic on busy roads and occasional heat‑related discomfort.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (all services) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBLR Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore (about 200 km (124 mi) by road, 4 h drive).BLR Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore (about 124 mi (200 km) by road, 4 h drive).
- Getting aroundTown buses cost ₹3 (≈ under US$1)‑5 per ride; auto‑rickshaws start at ₹8 (≈ under US$1), up to ₹30 (≈ under US$1).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealPaani poori (street snack)₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideTown bus ticket₹3–₹5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or guesthouse, a night, per person₹800 (≈ US$10)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BLR Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore (about 200 km (124 mi) by road, 4 h drive)BLR Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore (about 124 mi (200 km) by road, 4 h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bhadravathi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town buses cost ₹3‑5 per ride; auto‑rickshaws start at ₹8, up to ₹30. Hire a taxi for longer trips to Kodachadri or Koodli.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kodachadri
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
KSRTC bus to Kollur (≈1 h) then local taxi ≈30 min
Popular trekking spot with views of the Western Ghats.
Koodli
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Auto‑rickshaw from town, about 15 km (9.3 mi)Auto‑rickshaw from town, about 9.3 mi (15 km)
Confluence of Bhadra and Thunga rivers, scenic spot.
Bhadra Tiger Reserve
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Private taxi or bus to Chikmagalur, then reserve entry
Entry requires permit; plan a full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kanchan Hotel
budget rooms, vegetarian meals, near town centre
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or guesthouse1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| KSRTC bus ticket within town1 × ₹10 · check | ₹10 |
| Auto‑rickshaw short ride1 × ₹20 · check | ₹20 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹320 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,550 per person per day, bed included | ₹3,550≈ US$45 |
Kanchan Hotel rooms
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (short) | ₹8–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Town bus ticket | ₹3–₹5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Theatre ticket | ₹10–₹25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Paani poori (street snack) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules are limited; check the latest timings on Indian Railways.
- Bus tickets are informal; keep small change.
- Summer can be very hot; carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency (all services)112
Embassy
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs lists the US consulate in Bangalore; other nations use the embassy in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangalore → Bhadravathi (train): ≈ ₹300–₹500, 4 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw within town: ₹8–₹30 (≈ under US$1), minimum fare
Say or show
- क्षमಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
- ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is it? (idu eshtu?)
- ಶೌಚಾಲಯ ಎಲ್ಲಿ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya elli?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bhadravathi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb (dry, mild) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Kanchan Hotel for a relaxed visit to Kodachadri.
- Combine Bhadravathi with a day in Shimoga (10 km north).
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