Things to do in Shiggaon, Karnataka
Shiggaon, is a municipal town in Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
5 places to visit in and around Shiggaon, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary
Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary inside the Bankapura Fort in Haveri District, Karnataka, India.
Wikipedia - 2Nagareshvara Temple, Bankapura
The Nagareshvara Temple, also called the Aravattarukmbhada Gudi is a 12th-century Western Chalaukya construction. Bankapura is located in the Haveri District of Karnataka state, India.
Wikipedia - 3Rato Dratsang
Rato Dratsang, also known as Rato Monastery, Rato Dratsang is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" order.
Wikipedia - 4Bankapura Fort
- 5Utsav Rock Garden
Best time to visit Shiggaon
Best weather: Oct–Feb.
- Jan23°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb26°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar28°CHot
- Apr29°CHot
- May28°CHot
- Jun25°CRainy
- Jul24°CRainy
- Aug24°CRainy
- Sep24°CRainy
- Oct24°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov23°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec22°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 23°C | 0 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 26°C | 3 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 28°C | 16 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 29°C | 33 mm |
| May | Hot | 28°C | 81 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 25°C | 291 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 24°C | 335 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 24°C | 282 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 24°C | 195 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 24°C | 127 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 23°C | 33 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 22°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Shiggaon
- Nearest railway station: Savanur (SVNR), 20 km away.
- Nearest airport: Hubballi Airport (HBX), 44 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Shiggaon 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 Shiggaon is not included.
Compare Shiggaon with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiggaon | – | Oct–Feb | 5 |
| Dharwad | 57 km | Sep–Feb | 6 |
| Hulkoti | 59 km | Jun–Feb | 7 |
| Sirsi | 59 km | May, Oct–Mar | 6 |
| Gadag-Betageri | 63 km | Jun–Feb | 8 |
Distances in a straight line from Shiggaon; 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 Shiggaon?
The best known are Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary, Nagareshvara Temple, Bankapura, Rato Dratsang, Bankapura Fort, Utsav Rock Garden.
When is the best time to visit Shiggaon?
Best weather: Oct–Feb.
How do I reach Shiggaon?
Nearest railway station: Savanur (SVNR), 20 km away. Nearest airport: Hubballi Airport (HBX), 44 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Shiggaon 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 Shiggaon is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.