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Top Davangere Hotels
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Hotels(13)|Ratings(54)|Reviews(54) Last rated May 10th 2013
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Rs. 800
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Rs. 750
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 500
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Rs. 650
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 500
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 1000
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Rs. 500
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Davangere city, the textile capital of the South, is the headquarters of Davangere district of Karnataka. Geologically located at the centre of Karnataka, Davangere is termed as the heart of Karnataka.
Davangere district, bordered by Chithradurga, Bellary, Shimoga, Chikmagalur and Haveri districts, lies in the Maiden region on the Deccan Plateau. Kannada and English are the main languages spoken in this region.
According to folklore, the name ‘Davangere’ was derived from ‘Danivina Kere’ which was a lake excavated to quench the thirst of the Chalukyas, who halted at this place to overcome the fatigue due to a long horse ride. ‘Danivina Kere’, in course of time became Devan giri, which evolved into ‘Davangere’ or ‘Davanagere’.
As per historical records, Davangere was a village located on the suburbs of Bettur. It was given away as a jagir by Hyder Ali of Mysore to Apoji Ram, his Maratha Chieftain. It became a major trading centre under Apoji Ram and also during the rule of Tipu Sultan.
After the Fall of Tipu Sultan, Davangere was occupied by the British East India Company. Under British rule Davangere was converted to a major centre of cotton industry, as the black gypsum soil of the place was suitable for growing cotton plants.
Davangere rose to the designation of a municipality in 1870. Post Indian Independence, Davangere became a part of Chitradurga District. In the year 1997, Davangere became an individual district in Karnataka.
Davangere city, located at the foothills of the Western Ghats on the banks of River Noyyal, is often referred to as the 'Manchester of Karnataka'. The cotton mills and large-scale textile industry in the area has greatly contributed in the economic growth of this city. Davangere, today, is a major educational and commercial hub of Karnataka. It is also a major trading centre of crops like rice, areca nut and cotton.
Davangere city is divided into Old Davangere and New Davangere by Bangalore-Pune National Highway 4. Durgambika Devi Jatre is a prominent festival at Davangere, which attracts huge numbers of people.
Davangere city is well connected and is easily accessible from all the major destinations in and around Karnataka by roads and trains. Siruvani Waterfalls, Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Marudamalai Temple, Black Thunder Amusement Park, Forest College Museum, etc. are the major tourist attractions of Davangere.
The proximity of Davangere to places like Aihole, Chitiradurga, Ooty, Bangalore, etc. makes it a popular destination among holiday makers. The months between October to March are the best time to visit Davangere.
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Davangere stands on the Bayalu Seeme or the Maidan Region of the Deccan Plateau. Besides natural beauty and thick forests, the destination is also renowned for its ancient temples, water bodies, mountainous peaks and historic sites. Sprawling over a vast area, Kunduvada Tank is a prime source of drinking water for the destination. Bathi Gudda is situated in Harihara and offers beautiful views of the Harihara and Davangere cities. The peak also has an ancient Hindu temple and the Dargah of Chaman Shah Wali.
Betur, one of the historical sites, was renowned as the capital city of Tribhuvana Malla Pandya during the medieval period. The buildings at Betur represent Chalukya style of architecture and also provide evidences of the historic events. Begali is among the religious centres of the destination and is famous for a 9thcentury Kalleshwara Temple. Carved with beautiful designs and stone carvings, the temple is surrounded by the Panchalinga temples.
Sulekere or the Shanthi Sagara is a holy pond, which is believed to have been constructed by Princess Shanthi during the 12th century. The banks of the pond have a temple dedicated to Lord Siddeshwara, which is one of the major tourist attractions. Tourists can also visit the Karanji Mantapa, one of the historic sites, which has a beautiful stone carved chariot in the middle of a tank. Other attractions of the destination include the Sri Durgambika Temple, Sri Chennagiri Rangappa Clock Tower, St. Thomas Church and the Harihareshwara Temple.
Anekonda is renowned as the site that was built to tie the elephants of the kings. Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, and the Eshwara Temple are also located in the vicinity of the destination.
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