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Challakere

City in Karnataka, India

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Overview

Challakere is a town in Southeastern Karnataka.

Sights and activities

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Datta Mandira
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Traditional practices of Datta Sampradaya, can be seen at this temple.
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Jagalurajja temple (Ajjana Gudi)
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Beside the Ajjana Kere, which is the main water source for surrounding wells and drinking water for challakere.
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Challekeramma temple
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Challakeramma Jathre is conducted once every five years in this temple.
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Bhavani Shankara temple
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This idol was bought from Varanasi more than 200 years back without being kept on the floor to maintain its sanctity.
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Sai Baba Temple
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Lakshmipura Temple
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat15 places

Aramana Salkara Cafe
Good quality vegetarian items like idlis, vadas, dosai and rice preparations are available here.
Address
KSRTC Bus Station Building
Gandharva HotelRoti and Chicken curry ₹200
Price
Roti and Chicken curry ₹200
Address
Bangalore Road
Karavalli Cafe
Mutton Biriyani. Rs.220.
Address
Chitradurga Road
Udupi Cafe
Hours
6 AM to 8 PM
Address
Opposite Private Bus Station
Rose Dhaba
Food is served in outdoor settings near the Bangalore Highway.
Address
Near the overhead railway track, Bangalore Road

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Ravi's Cafe
Very tasty roti, rice and vegetarian stews.
Hours
Lunch from 11:30AM; Dinner between 7:30PM and 9.00 pm.
Address
Near Canara Bank, Valmiki Circle
Friends Cafe
Burgers, maggi, pizzas, rolls and french fries.
Address
Valmiki Ciracle. Dhathathreya Road
Directions
near Vardhan Computers
Phone
+91 8105369838
Chiru's Sree Pizzeria₹150 onwards
Price
₹150 onwards
Directions
near Valmiki Circle Church
Phone
+91 8195 222699, +91 90611414910
New Evergreen Chicken HotelMost dishes are ₹70-115
Price
Most dishes are ₹70-115
Directions
near Valmiki Circle
Sree Sharada Grant CafeMeals ₹60, Rice and Sambar ₹40
Pure vegetarian. Good ambiance.
Hours
6:30AM to 10:30PM including Sundays
Price
Meals ₹60, Rice and Sambar ₹40
Address
Near SBI, Valmiki Circle
Phone
+91 8073271576
Jyothi Prakash Self-service café
Known for Mangalore Bajjis or 'Golibajes'.
Hours
Open from 6:30AM onwards; closed Sundays
Address
Valmiki Circle
Udupi GardenVegetable Biriyani ₹120, Dal Fry ₹80, Egg Masala ₹90, Chicken Masala ₹ 160, Masala Parotta ₹ 40
Serves veg and nonveg and has a hut-like ambiance.
Price
Vegetable Biriyani ₹120, Dal Fry ₹80, Egg Masala ₹90, Chicken Masala ₹ 160, Masala Parotta ₹ 40
Directions
opposite Taluk office
Manjunatha Hotel
For lunch with raggi mudde or chapathi. A popular and affordable place.
Address
Opposite Okkaligara Complex, Near Valmiki Circle
Sai Akshay Dhaba₹200 for non-vegetarian lunch
Price
₹200 for non-vegetarian lunch
Address
Near Karavalli, Chitradurga Road
Directions
2 KM
Gowtham Chats50-200
Hours
05:00-10:00
Price
50-200
Address
Room No 7/8, KCV Complex, Giriyamma College Rd, Chitradurga Main Rd

Drink2 places

Aramana Café
Address
Bus Station Building
Friends Café
Directions
near Vardhan Computers, Valmiki Circle.
Phone
+91 8105369838

Sleep4 places

Aramana Lodge₹800
Vegetarian restaurant is attached.
Price
₹800
Address
Bus Stand
Gandharva Hotel
Address
Bangalore Road
Phone
+91 77604 72569, +91 9845839077
Ashraya Residency₹600
Price
₹600
Directions
behind Bus Stand
Phone
+91 77604 72569, +91 9845839077
S.R.S.Lodge₹600
Lift facility is available.There is an attached vegetarian cafe.
Price
₹600
Address
Private Bus Station
Phone
+91 8195 223931

Getting there and around

Getting there

By train
There are two trains to Bangalore at 3:20pm and at 12:45PM daily. There is a train to Shimoga at 3AM to Shimoga.

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Getting around

Auto-rickshaws charge ₹40 for short trips.

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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

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UnderstandChallakere is called Oil City with numerous edible oil mills around the city and Science City. Several sciences and research organizations such as IISc, DRDO, BARC, and ISRO have set up their establishments here.

Get inChallakere is 200 km from Bangalore. Challakere is also connected to Bellary, Pavagada, and Chitradurga by road.A which connects Chamarajanagara and Jevargi passes through the city.

Get aroundAuto-rickshaws charge ₹40 for short trips.

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