A temple located in very quite, calm place away from tourists and noise. Really appreciate the cleanliness maintained, because of which the lake is still blooming with full clean water while most of the rivers have already dried out. There is a view point which provides a birds eye view of the lake from the above. People around are very friendly, polite. Loved the place located near Somvarpet.
Honnammana Kere (LAKE) happens to be one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing lakes covered with Great lush green trees and silence. The silence is mixed with Chirping of birds & that makes it the most peaceful place ever. Completely located interior around 3-4Kms in village called as Dodd-Malte from main highway while on the way to Shanivarsanthe. This place comes under SOMWARPET COORG. This place is named after a goddess Honnammana. There are two temples located at this spot. Just exactly above the temple.opposit to it is a beautiful lake spread. There is also a rocky mountain. Space for parking available. One needs to be careful with kids as there is no fencing made infront of Temple and the lake water reaches the temple steps very easily. Must visit place in Coorg..
Picturesque place. This lake with temples on lake bund and the surrounding rock hills make a beautiful shot place. Enjoy the peace at the spot as its quite a lonely place. Crowded: least Ambience/location: make it up for a pleasant sunrise or sunset. NOTE: please do not litter and avoid plastics..
The Unknown and Little Heaven Sri Honnamana Lake Temple and Cave hill is about 121km from Mysuru, 229km from Bengaluru, located in Doddamalthe village. There is thar road all the way to the below of the hill. From below there are few stones that one needs to trek till the cave temple which is surrounded by eye soothing coffee plantation. Cave temple is present in the middle of the hill which is filled with water throughout the year. One can trek further above from this place. The view from top is peaceful especially watching the lake below. Sri Honnamana Temple is present below which is surrounded by lake. Sri Ganapathy Swamy, Sri Basaveshwara Swamy, Sri Shiva Linga and Sri Honnamana idol is present inside the temple. Ancient script and sculpture can be seen here. Legend has it that Sri Honnamana being a daughter in law from a near by village after celebrating festival in this place her family forgot one of their important item in this place, she was asked by her family members to get the item back. Sri Honnamana returned to get that item, in the process of picking that item Sri Honnamana slipped to the lake which was dry at that time and later was observed inside the dry ground. The lake which was dry all those years after this incident was filled with water. Hence as a tribure to Sri Honnamana, temple was built in her name. Overall the short trekking experience and the ancient history of this place makes this a must visit picnic place with Friends and Family
Honnammana kere, also called as Kerege Hara is a very nice place to visit. You have a place for trecking and can visit temple. On top of the hill you will get to see a great view.
Temple is neatly maintained and 5 kms from Somarpet. It's facing the pond and have a serene outlook. The pond generally attracts lot of local fishermen. During sunrise it's Ideal to visit the pond surrounding .
Beautiful lake... the view and air around this place is so refreshing....
Beautiful temple with a great legacy; don't forget to read its history before you leave. Right next to it is the calming Honnammana Kere.
