Temples in Ranebennur
- 01
Harihareshwara Temple, Harihar
A Hoysala-era temple on the Tungabhadra at Harihar, dedicated to Harihara, a fusion of Vishnu and Shiva. A short day trip from Ranebennur.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; October to February is comfortable
- Tickets
- Entry rules and any fees are not published; temples usually ask for footwear to be left outside and modest dress.
- 02
Mukteshwara Temple, Chaudayyadanapura
A small 11th-12th century temple in Chaudayyadanapura village, in Ranebennur taluk, with a single shrine in Jakkanachari style and medieval Kannada inscriptions.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; October to February
- Tickets
- No fee is published. Treat it as a living shrine: modest dress, footwear outside.
- 03
Siddheshwara Temple, Haveri
An 11th-century Later Chalukyan temple in Haveri with a staggered square plan and decorative towers. A calm heritage stop on the highway.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning; October to February
- Tickets
- Entry fees and rules are not published; follow temple etiquette with footwear outside.
Forts in Ranebennur
- 04
Bankapura Fort and Nagareshwara Temple
A ruined fort at Bankapura holding the 11th-century Nagareshwara temple, known as the 60-pillar temple, and a peacock conservation reserve.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning; October to February
- Tickets
- Entry fees and timings are not published; ask locally. Follow temple rules inside.
Experiences in Ranebennur
- 05
Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary
A 119 sq km grassland sanctuary just outside Ranebennur, set up in 1974 to protect blackbuck. Come between October and March for the best chance of seeing herds.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- October to March for blackbuck; early morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Day visits are allowed in the buffer zone with forest permission. Fees, safari timings and booking are not published centrally; confirm with the Forest Department (Godag division) before going.
