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Kokkare Bellur

Village where pelicans nest in the trees above the houses

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Best time to visit Kokkare Bellur

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: January to March
  • Shoulder: April and November to December, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: July to September

Planning a specific month? JanuaryFebruaryMarch

Kokkare Bellur season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Dec-Feb the colony is full: spot-billed pelicans and painted storks on nests over the street, and villagers who count the mess as luck.

Summer March to May Prime time

March and April are the loudest weeks, fledglings on every branch; by May the trees empty and the Deccan sun gets to 36 C.

Monsoon June to September Mixed, read the detail

Jul-Sep the birds have gone and this is simply a farming village; there is nothing to come for until they drift back in October.

Autumn October to November Shoulder

October brings the first pelicans back to last year's nests; November is cool and quiet, good for watching them rebuild without a crowd.

What Kokkare Bellur is actually like

One street of tiled houses under nesting trees, a community homestay and a village volunteer who walks you round

Things to do in Kokkare Bellur

The local places worth your time in and around Kokkare Bellur, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Shimsha River

    River · 1 km out

    The river runs about 800 m east of the village, a short walk past the tamarind trees where pelicans and storks nest

  • Maddur Tiffanys

    Food · 18 km out

    Eatery in Maddur known for the Maddur vada, the crisp onion and semolina fritter named after the town

  • Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple, Maddur

    Temple · 13 km out

    Hoysala period Narasimha temple in Maddur town, with a 7 ft black stone image of Ugra Narasimha

  • Shivapura Satyagraha Soudha

    Heritage · 14 km out

    Memorial at Shivapura near Maddur to the 1938 flag satyagraha, when hoisting the national flag here drew national attention

  • Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

    Wildlife · 62 km out

    Kaveri islets near Srirangapatna where storks, pelicans and egrets nest; boats circle the islands

Getting to Kokkare Bellur

On the Bengaluru to Mysuru line: train or bus to Maddur, then 12 km by auto into the village

Practical ways in: trainroad

Trip facts

How long to stay
1 day
Budget
Shoestring
How busy
Quiet at its peak
Solo travel
Fine solo
Altitude
621 m
State
Karnataka
Coordinates
12.5098, 77.0883

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Kokkare Bellur?

January to March is peak season in Kokkare Bellur. April and November to December is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid July to September. Dec-Feb the colony is full: spot-billed pelicans and painted storks on nests over the street, and villagers who count the mess as luck.

How many days do you need in Kokkare Bellur?

1 day is the usual stay. One street of tiled houses under nesting trees, a community homestay and a village volunteer who walks you round.

How do you get to Kokkare Bellur?

On the Bengaluru to Mysuru line: train or bus to Maddur, then 12 km by auto into the village. Practical ways in: train and road.

Is Kokkare Bellur expensive, and does it get crowded?

Shoestring by Indian travel standards, and it runs quiet at the busiest time of year. Fine solo.

What are the best things to do in Kokkare Bellur?

Shimsha River, Maddur Tiffanys, Ugra Narasimha Swamy Temple, Maddur, Shivapura Satyagraha Soudha and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. The river runs about 800 m east of the village, a short walk past the tamarind trees where pelicans and storks nest.

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