Things to do in Honnavar, Karnataka
Honnavar or Honavar is a town, taluka in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India.
10 places to visit in and around Honnavar, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Ganesha Temple, Idagunji
The Shri Idagunji Maha Ganapati Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Ganesha. It is one of the religious destinations near Murudeshwara, it is located on the West Coast of India in the Idagunji town in Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka.
Wikipedia - 2ECO beach
The beach is about 2km from Honavar and about 5km long on the coast of Arabian Sea.
- 3Kasarkod Blue Flag Eco Beach Walk
Stroll along the 5-km stretch of clean golden sands. Awarded the international Blue Flag certification for eco-tourism standards, featuring solar-powered energy, children's park, purified drinking water, shower facilities, and lifeguard sta
- 4Apsarakonda
At Apsarakonda, one can get nice view of Arabian sea and beach from hilltop. There's also a small waterfall, garden and temple at this place. Can be visited enroute to Murudeshwar and Gokarna.
- 6Sharavathi Backwater Boating
Motorboat and shikara-style boat rides through the pristine Sharavathi river backwaters and tidal creeks. Popular routes navigate through lush mangrove forests, under the historic railway and road bridges, and around Mavinkurve and other ri
- 7Kandla Mangrove Boardwalk
Elevated wooden timber boardwalk constructed over the sensitive tidal mangrove marsh. Visitors can walk amidst mature mangrove roots (Rhizophora and Avicennia) while spotting kingfishers, mudskippers, and migratory shorebirds.
- 8Basavaraja Durga Island
This fortified island is 4km from Honavar. It has a total area of 19 hectares and an elevation of 45 to 50m and a temple was constructed by the ruler between the 16th and 17th century.
- 9Kodlamane
Kodlamane is a Tirth Khestra and Hindu pilgrimage site in Honnavar Taluka of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka state, India. It is the site of Kodlamane Shree Vishnumurthy Temple of Serenity and Mystery, an ancient well-preserved Tirth Kshetra.
Wikipedia - 10Idagunji Maha Ganapati Temple
Idagunji Devasthana is an ancient temple with a history of more than 1,500 years.
Honnavar by interest
- Good with kids: ECO beach, Kasarkod Blue Flag Eco Beach Walk, Apsarakonda
- Temples and places of worship: Ganesha Temple, Idagunji, Kodlamane, Idagunji Maha Ganapati Temple
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: ECO beach, Kasarkod Blue Flag Eco Beach Walk, Apsarakonda
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Honnavar
Best weather: Nov–Feb.
- Jan26°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb27°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar29°CHot
- Apr30°CHot
- May30°CHot
- Jun28°CRainy
- Jul27°CRainy
- Aug27°CRainy
- Sep27°CRainy
- Oct27°CRainy
- Nov27°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec26°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 26°C | 0 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 27°C | 3 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 29°C | 12 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 27 mm |
| May | Hot | 30°C | 109 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 28°C | 705 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 27°C | 812 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 27°C | 617 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 27°C | 345 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 27°C | 192 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 27°C | 45 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 26°C | 6 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (2 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Honnavar
- Nearest railway station: Honnavar (HNA), 4 km away.
- Nearest airport: Hubballi Airport (HBX), 139 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Honnavar costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Honnavar is not included.
Compare Honnavar with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honnavar | – | Nov–Feb | 10 |
| Chitrapur | 29 km | Nov–Mar | 5 |
| Idagunji | 29 km | Nov–Mar | 5 |
| Jog Falls | 40 km | Nov–May | 8 |
| Baindur | 50 km | Nov–Mar | 7 |
Distances in a straight line from Honnavar; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Honnavar?
The best known are Ganesha Temple, Idagunji, ECO beach, Kasarkod Blue Flag Eco Beach Walk, Apsarakonda, Honnavar Lighthouse.
When is the best time to visit Honnavar?
Best weather: Nov–Feb.
How do I reach Honnavar?
Nearest railway station: Honnavar (HNA), 4 km away. Nearest airport: Hubballi Airport (HBX), 139 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Honnavar cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Honnavar is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.