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Davanagere
Spend a half‑day in Davanagere for its temples and benne dosa; add a night only if you plan a day‑trip to nearby Shimoga or Bhadra Tiger Reserve.
Davanagere is a mid‑size city in Central Karnataka, known for its business, temples and famous benne dosa. The sights cluster near the centre, so a few hours cover the highlights; longer stays are justified only by nearby nature or city‑side trips.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid Apr–May (heat) and Jul–Oct (rain)
- Airports
- HBX · BLR
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 ▾
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- 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 Davanagere112 ▾
- General emergency112
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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 Davanagere, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; watch belongings on crowded buses and stay hydrated in summer.
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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 numbers112 General emergency (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.
- AirportcheckHBX Hubli Airport (≈140 km (87 mi) north, bus or taxi about 3 h (check)).HBX Hubli Airport (≈87 mi (140 km) north, bus or taxi about 3 h (check)).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws and city buses are the main local transport; hire a taxi for temple hops if you have luggage.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea/coffee at a café₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideKSRTC bus (city‑to‑city, 260 km (162 mi))KSRTC bus (city‑to‑city, 162 mi (260 km))₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14)
- Budget bedBudget hostel/guesthouse, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
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
- HBX Hubli Airport (≈140 km (87 mi) north, bus or taxi about 3 h (check)) · BLR Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore (≈260 km (162 mi) south, 5–6 h bus)HBX Hubli Airport (≈87 mi (140 km) north, bus or taxi about 3 h (check)) · BLR Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore (≈162 mi (260 km) south, 5–6 h bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: Apr–May, Jul–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Sep (132 rain days), driest Feb (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Davanagere: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
51 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
88 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
77 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
101 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
122 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
132 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
123 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
46 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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
Auto‑rickshaws and city buses are the main local transport; hire a taxi for temple hops if you have luggage.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shimoga
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
KSRTC bus, about 2 h, board at Davanagere bus stand
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Bhadra Tiger Reserve
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Private taxi or rented car, ~2 h drive via NH73
check
Udupi
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h 45 min
KSRTC bus, about 3 h 15 min, via Shimoga
check
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.
Siri Mane Lodge
Budget rooms on Old Bangalore Road, close to bus stand.
Apoorva Resorts
Mid‑range, near KSRTC depot.
Anand Residency
Standard rooms, central location.
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
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–₹2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| KSRTC bus ticket Bangalore → Davanagere (round‑trip)1 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹1,200 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride within city (10 km)1 × ₹200 · check | ₹200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹540 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,940 per person per day, bed included | ₹5,940≈ US$70 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Benne dosa | ₹50–₹120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Tea/coffee at a café | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| KSRTC bus (city‑to‑city, 260 km) | ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water.Summer temperatures can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water.
- Bus schedules may change on holidays; confirm times.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟುTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency112
Embassy
Indian visa required for most nationals; US consulate in Mumbai, nearest Indian embassy in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bangalore → Davanagere, KSRTC: about ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) one‑way, 4–5 h bus
- Auto‑rickshaw, city centre (5 km): ≈₹180
Say or show
- क्षमಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
- ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is this? (idu eshtu?)
- ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿ? — Where is the bus stand? (bus nildana elli?)
- ನೀರು ಕೊಡಬಹುದೇ? — Can I have water? (neeru kodabahude?)
- ಟ್ಯಾಕ್ಸಿ ಬೇಕು — I need a taxi (taxi beku)
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 Davanagere. 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 · avoid Apr–May (heat) and Jul–Oct (rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Davanagere to break a long road leg between Bangalore and Shimoga.
- Use auto‑rickshaw routes for temple cluster; keep a map of bus stops.
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