Honnali

The town of Honnali is located in Karnataka. It belongs to the district of Devanagere and it lays the banks of Tungabhadra River. Honnali is one of the three major towns of Devangere district. The name Honnali is derived from the word ‘Honnu’ meaning gold in the local language. Honnali is close to the famous Tirtha Rameshwara Shiva Temple.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels near Honnali which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Pooja International Hotel, Davangere (Tariff – Rs. 800), Sai International Hotel, Davangere (Tariff - Rs. 750), Darshan Deluxe Lodge, Davangere (Tariff – Rs. 500) and Shanthi Park Hotel (Davangere).

Language

The official language of Honnali is Kannada.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Honnali are Durgamma Festival (January), Kannada Rajhotsava (November), Ganesh Chaturthi (August/September), Dussehra (September/October) and Diwali (October/November).

Places of Interest

There are several destinations that are of tourist interest around Honnali. Davangere, which has attractions like Bagali, Anekonda and Sulekere, is about 50 km away from Honnali. The historic city of Chitradurga is about 90 km away from Honnali. Shimoga is another famous destination near Honnali. It is 50 km away.

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Honnali is the Hubli Airport. It is about 160 km away from Honnali.

Rail:

The nearest railway station is the Haranahalli Railway Station and it is 29 km away. It is well-connected to Shimoga, Bhadravati, Birur, Kadur, Davengere and other major stations in the region.

Bus:

There are daily buses available to Davangere, Harihara, Kaup, Kundapura, Malebennur, Mangalore, Manipal, Mulky, Udupi, Mangalore, Brahmavara, Uchila, Udyavara and Katapady. Some of the best operators who offer good experience to passengers are Sri Durgamba Travels and Durgambika Motors.