What to expect
Highlights
- The vast historic tank.
- The birdlife on the water.
- The Siddeshwara temple on the bund.
Shanti Sagara
Also called Sulekere, one of the largest irrigation tanks in Asia, built around 1128 CE with a circumference of some 30 km near Channagiri — a vast birdlife-rich lake with a Siddeshwara temple on its embankment. This lake guide is organized from Channagiri in Davanagere 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 Shanti Sagara.
Practical guide
Plan Shanti Sagara
Typelake
Nearest baseChannagiri
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 1
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseChannagiri
DistrictDavanagere
Place typelake
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
Also called Sulekere, one of the largest irrigation tanks in Asia, built around 1128 CE with a circumference of some 30 km near Channagiri — a vast birdlife-rich lake with a Siddeshwara temple on its embankment. This lake guide is organized from Channagiri in Davanagere 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 Shanti Sagara.
Shanti Sagara, also called Sulekere, is one of the largest irrigation tanks in Asia, built around 1128 CE with a circumference of some 30 km near Channagiri.
It is a vast birdlife-rich lake with a Siddeshwara temple on its embankment.
Visiting
Shanti Sagara — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours; temple hours
Best timeOctober to February; after the monsoon and early mornings for birds
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Shanti Sagara
Near Channagiri, ~35 km from Davanagere; by road, best with your own vehicle
A huge open tank — do not swim or litter, remove footwear at the temple and mind children near the water.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Channagiri, about 35 km from Davanagere; by road, best with your own vehicle.
- An open tank — do not swim or litter, remove footwear at the temple and mind children near the water.
Distance by road
- Chitradurga65 km
- Shivamogga75 km
- Hubballi140 km
- Harihar14 km
- Bengaluru265 km
Road km to Davanagere; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; after the monsoon and early mornings for birds.
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Visitor notes
- A huge open tank — take care near the unrailed embankment.
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Shanti Sagara — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Shanti Sagara?
October to February; after the monsoon and early mornings for birds.
What are the entry fee and timings at Shanti Sagara?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours; temple hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Shanti Sagara?
Near Channagiri, about 35 km from Davanagere; by road, best with your own vehicle. An open tank — do not swim or litter, remove footwear at the temple and mind children near the water.
How much time do I need for Shanti Sagara?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Shanti Sagara?
Nearby you can pair Santhebennur Pushkarini (11.1 km), Channagiri Fort (11.9 km), Shahaji Bhonsale Tomb, Hodigere (14.0 km), Gadde Rameshwara Temple, Kuruva (24.8 km).
Image credits
- Shanti Sagara:Siddarth.P.Raj, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0