DAVANAGERE
Tourist Destination
Kunduvada Kere
Kunduvada Kere is a popular destination of the city which serves as a major picnic spot. Located near the Kundvada Village on NH-4 Bypass road, the place is best known for its mesmerizing views of sunrise and sunset. Another major feature of the area is the tank spread across the area of 253 acres is an importance source of drinking water of the city as well as for storing water in summer season.
Bagali
Bagali, famous for an ancient Kalleshwara Temple of 9th century is situated in the proximity to Harpanahalli. Showcasing the Chalukyan period architectural style, the temple complex houses carved statue of Lord Ugra Narasimha. The outer walls are featured with beautiful sculptures and carvings. One can also witness many Panchalinga temples lying in the vicinity of the main temple.
Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple
Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman is believed to be established around 800 years ago, the estimated time of origin of Shamanur Village. Situated in the same village nearly 5 kms away from the city, this temple was recently reconstructed in year 2000 with a Dravidian style of architecture at the same spot of the original shrine. Due to its religious significance, the temple is flocked with devotees in large number especially on Saturdays, the day of special puja. A three day festival called Rathothsav is also celebrated annually by the villagers and temple authorities commencing from the tenth day of Maha Shivratri.
Karanji Mantapa
Mudumalai National Park also a declared Tiger Reserve is the first wildlife sanctuary in southern India. It was established in the year 1940 and it covers about 60 kilometers. Now the area is extended upto 321 kilometers. Gray langur and the bonnet macaque are both living in the park. But you can also see fauna such as tigers, leopards, striped hyenas, dholes, sloth bears, Asian elephants, and Golden Jackals. It is also home to different species of birds.Crested hawk-eagle, the crested serpent eagle, the Malabar Trojan, and the Malabar grey hornbill are some of them. The Moyar River and Nilgiri River flow through the reserve.
