Davanagere district, Karnataka, India

Places to visit near Harihar

Harihar is a town in Davanagere district, Karnataka, India, home to about 78,034 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 63 temples, 26 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Basilica of Our Lady of Health (1 km), Ancient Hoysala Shri Harihareshwara Temple (Harihara) (1 km) and Glass House || Kunduwada Lake || Daavanagere (15 km).

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Harihar at a glance

Location
Davanagere district, Karnataka, India
Population
about 78,034
Coordinates
14.5129° N, 75.8072° E
Places within 50 km
173 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Davangere, 17 km
Railway station
Harihar (HRR), 1 km
Airport
Hubballi Airport (HBX), 153 km

Top places to visit near Harihar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Harihar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Harihar

85 temples within 100 km of Harihar. The closest is Durgamma Temple (1 km); the best-known is Ancient Hoysala Shri Harihareshwara Temple (Harihara) (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Harihar

27 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Harihar. The closest is H. A. M. Dargah, Bahar Makan Harihar (1 km); the best-known is Masjid E Azam, Harihar (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Harihar

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Harihar. The closest is Fort (1 km); the best-known is Sri Durgambika Devi Temple (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Harihar

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Harihar. The closest is Haraganhalli Check Dam (5 km); the best-known is Glass House || Kunduwada Lake || Daavanagere (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Harihar

19 parks within 100 km of Harihar. The closest is Vijayanagar Park (1 km); the best-known is Kasal Shreenivas Shetty Park || MCC B Block || Daavanagere (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Harihar

14 churches within 100 km of Harihar. The closest is Iruvaatana Alaya ( Church ) (1 km); the best-known is Basilica of Our Lady of Health (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Harihar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Harihar
  2. 1 km Ancient Hoysala Shri Harihareshwara Temple (Harihara) · temple, Davanagere
  3. 1 km Basilica of Our Lady of Health · church, Davanagere
  4. 14 km Glass House || Kunduwada Lake || Daavanagere · lake, Davanagere
  5. 1 km Shri Anjaneya Swamy Temple || Shamanur || Daavanagere · temple, Davanagere
  6. 5 km Sri Durgambika Devi Temple · heritage site, Davanagere
  7. 16 km Back to Harihar

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How to reach Harihar

  • By train: Harihar (HRR) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Hubballi Airport (HBX), Hubballi — about 153 km by road
  • By air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), Mangaluru — about 250 km by road
  • By road from Davangere: about 17 km · directions
  • By road from Shivamogga: about 87 km · directions
  • By road from Hampi: about 144 km · directions

All places near Harihar by distance

Within 15 km of Harihar

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Harihar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples6385Durgamma Temple (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs2627H. A. M. Dargah, Bahar Makan Harihar (1 km)
Forts & heritage1026Fort (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1322Haraganhalli Check Dam (5 km)
Parks1619Vijayanagar Park (1 km)
Churches1314Iruvaatana Alaya ( Church ) (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens412Glass House Garden (15 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints79Harihara Tungabhadra River View Point (1 km)
Jain sites99Shree Shanthinath Jain Temple (1 km)
Other attractions67Heart of Karnataka Point (1 km)
Museums26Tulabhavana (17 km)
Waterfalls24Hadadi Falls || Near Hadadi || Daavanagere (25 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves11Tungabhadra River Front, Harihar (3 km)
Beaches & coast11Tungabhadra River Beach Point (7 km)

Harihar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Harihar?

Ancient Hoysala Shri Harihareshwara Temple (Harihara) (temple, about 1 km), Basilica of Our Lady of Health (church, about 1 km), Glass House || Kunduwada Lake || Daavanagere (lake, about 15 km), Shri Anjaneya Swamy Temple || Shamanur || Daavanagere (temple, about 16 km), Sri Durgambika Devi Temple (heritage site, about 16 km), Kasal Shreenivas Shetty Park || MCC B Block || Daavanagere (park, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Harihar?

173 places on Spotwander: 63 temples, 26 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks.

Which is the nearest temple to Harihar?

Durgamma Temple, about 1 km by road; Ooramma Temple || Harihar (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Harihar?

H. A. M. Dargah, Bahar Makan Harihar, about 1 km by road; Darga Shareef (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Harihar?

Fort, about 1 km by road; Airani Fort (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Harihar?

Start in Harihar, visit Ancient Hoysala Shri Harihareshwara Temple (Harihara), then Basilica of Our Lady of Health, then Glass House || Kunduwada Lake || Daavanagere, then Shri Anjaneya Swamy Temple || Shamanur || Daavanagere, then Sri Durgambika Devi Temple, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Harihar?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Harihar?

By train: Harihar (HRR), about 1 km away. By air: Hubballi Airport (HBX), about 153 km by road. By road: 17 km from Davangere.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Harihar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Harihar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.