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La proprietà — Shankar Comforts
Shankar Comforts is a straightforward, no-fuss 3-star hotel on Davangere's main P.B. Road. The lobby feels like a clean, air-conditioned transit lounge: practical tiles, a reception desk with a small seating area, and a polite, efficient staff. It suits budget-conscious business travellers or overnight stopovers on the Bangalore-Goa highway, offering reliable Wi-Fi, a decent multi-cuisine restaurant, and parking. The USP is location — slap-bang on the national highway and a short walk from the railway station.
Cronache di Davangere
Davangere started as a small village in the early 19th century and was formally founded in 1820 by the Maharaja of Mysore as a trading post. It boomed as a cotton and textile hub, with its name—derived from 'Davanagere' meaning 'place of cotton'—reflecting that history. The city's architectural character is a mix of utilitarian colonial-era bungalows, mid-20th-century concrete blocks, and modern glass-fronted shops. Today, it's a bustling commercial and educational centre in central Karnataka, known for its energetic street markets and the iconic Davangere Benne Dose.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Davangere →I migliori mesi
November to February: dry, sunny days and cool nights (15-28°C) make sightseeing and street-food walks comfortable. October and March are also fine, but slightly warmer.
Peak / Festival Surge
November-December: school holidays and the tail-end of the post-monsoon travel season push occupancy. Hotel prices can rise 20-30% above off-peak rates. The annual Davangere Utsav (usually in January) draws visitors for cultural events and food fests.
Stagione di spalla
March and September: March is dry and warm (28-35°C) but not too crowded; September sees the tail of the monsoon with occasional heavy showers but lower prices and fewer tourists. Both offer decent discounts.
Meteo e imballaggio
July is peak monsoon, so expect 25–35°C with high humidity and daily showers. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry shoes rather than leather or suede.
Briefing della città — Davangere
- The Davangere railway station recently completed platform upgrades, making train boarding smoother for passengers on the Bangalore-Goa route.
- The new Davangere Smart City project has improved roads and added street lighting in the central area, but some stretches on P.B. Road may still have ongoing drainage work until late 2026.
- Monsoon season means waterlogging can occur in low-lying areas; the hotel is on a main road so access is usually fine, but check weather forecasts before heading out to the fort or temples.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Shankar Comforts, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the rear (away from P. B. Road). These upper floors escape street-level dust and traffic rumble, and the rear side overlooks the quieter residential neighbourhood behind the hotel.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing P. B. Road. They pick up direct noise from trucks and auto-rickshaws on this busy state highway, and the windows are level with passing exhaust.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on floors 4-5 offer a view of the low-rise houses and trees of the Davangere suburbs. Front-facing rooms at the same height see the traffic clog on P. B. Road, which is interesting for people-watching but not relaxing.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest, as they sit above the lift motor room (usually on the roof or top floor) and are furthest from the ground-floor lobby and restaurant.
🔊 Noise notes
P. B. Road is a main thoroughfare with constant lorry and bus traffic from early morning until late evening. The hotel’s own generator sits near the back service entrance, so rooms at the very end of the corridor may hear it kick in during power cuts. Lift doors clang audibly on all floors but especially near the shaft.
Insider tips
(1) Park on the side street off P. B. Road if you can – the hotel’s forecourt is tight and gets blocked by loading vehicles. (2) Request a room on the 4th floor rear at check-in; the staff can usually accommodate if you arrive before 4pm.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Shankar Comforts
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel; speed adequate for browsing and email, occasionally drops at peak use in evenings. No login constraint except accepting terms on browser.
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary print copy of The Hindu or Times of India placed at reception; no digital newsstand.
Check-in from 12:00 (noon); early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 14:00 for 50% of room rate; after 14:00 charged full night. Standard checkout 12:00.
Complimentary storage for luggage after checkout until 20:00.
Step-free entrance at main door; wheelchair access available via side ramp. Lift is spacious, but toilet doorways in standard rooms narrow (70 cm). No accessible rooms designated.
On-site uncovered parking for 15 cars, free of charge. Nearest public car park is 500 m away at City Market, ₹50 per day. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit equal to one night's stay required at booking; ₹1,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Place of worship: Rama Mandira (57 m · ~1 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Lingeshwara Swamy Temple (260 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: Jain Mandira (452 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Dattatreya Temple (468 m · ~6 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
BS Channabasappa & sons — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Murga Matta — 557 m · ~7 min walk
Municipal Open Theatre — 766 m · ~10 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
ICICI Bank ATM — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Manjula Medicals — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Sanjay — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
SRE Ananth Group Bus Station — 91 m · ~1 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
ATMs are the most common and reasonable way to get cash; avoid exchanging at the airport or tourist bureaux because their rates are often worse. Local banks like SBI and Canara Bank have reliable ATMs along the main roads.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at mid-range and larger shops and restaurants, but smaller vendors, auto-rickshaws, and street stalls operate strictly in cash. Contactless is rare; mobile pay (PhonePe, Google Pay) is very common among locals.
No obligation to tip; rounding up the bill (5-10%) at a sit-down restaurant is polite if service is good. Taxis and auto-rickshaws don't expect a tip. Hotel staff will appreciate 20-50 INR for carrying luggage.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A plain filter coffee at a local 'tiffin room' (basic eatery) is around 10-15 INR.
A thali (rice, dal, curry, pickle, curd) at a small restaurant costs about 60-80 INR.
A dosa or rice plate at a local eatery will be around 50-80 INR for a main.
The long stretch of P.B. Road near the old bus stand has several stalls selling samosas, bhel puri, and fresh fruit juices for 10-30 INR each.
Nilgiri's and Reliance Smart are common budget supermarket chains in this part of Davangere.
The area around Mandipet market has affordable street stalls and small shops selling basic clothing and textiles; prices start around 150 INR for a simple cotton top.
Local buses (belonging to KSRTC) run frequently within the city at a flat fare of around 10-15 INR per ride. From the nearest major airport (Hubli, about 140 km away), the cheapest way is a KSRTC bus to Davangere bus stand for around 150-200 INR.
Eat at the small 'tiffin rooms' (local veg eateries) rather than restaurants; use prepaid auto-rickshaw fares negotiated in advance; buy water and snacks from kirana shops rather than tourist-oriented outlets.
Buono da sapere — Davangere
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹96.24 · INR
Emergency Contacts
DavangereWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Davangere, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Shankar Comforts
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ICICI Bank ATM — 219 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Manjula Medicals — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Hubli Airport (HBX) → Sai International Hotel, Davangere
💡 Book through the airport prepaid counter to avoid haggling. The drive via NH-48 is smooth, but watch for trucks near Harihar.
Davangere City Centre → Sai International Hotel
💡 Agree the fare before getting in – ask for ‘meter only’ if the driver insists on a flat rate. For short hops within 2 km, a shared auto (₹10 per person) is quicker but cramped. Note: no metro or tram in Davangere.
Bengaluru City Junction (SBC) → Davangere Railway Station
💡 Book at least 2 weeks ahead via IRCTC. The station is a 15-minute auto ride (₹70) from the hotel. Grab breakfast on board – the train canteen does decent idli and coffee.
Bengaluru (Kempegowda Bus Station) → Davangere KSRTC Bus Stand
💡 Get off at Davangere bus stand, then take an auto-rickshaw (₹50, 10 mins) to Sai International. Club class has AC and reclining seats – worth the extra ₹100 over ordinary buses.
Informazioni su Davangere
Wikipedia ↗
Dāvanagere is a city, taluka in the centre of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is the seventh largest city in the state and the administrative headquarters of the eponymous Davangere district. Hitherto being a cotton hub and hence popularly known before as the Manchester of Karnataka. Hist...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Shankar Comforts?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the rear (away from P. B. Road). These upper floors escape street-level dust and traffic rumble, and the rear side overlooks the quieter residential neighbourhood behind the hotel.
Which rooms should I avoid at Shankar Comforts?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing P. B. Road. They pick up direct noise from trucks and auto-rickshaws on this busy state highway, and the windows are level with passing exhaust.
Is Shankar Comforts noisy?
P. B. Road is a main thoroughfare with constant lorry and bus traffic from early morning until late evening. The hotel’s own generator sits near the back service entrance, so rooms at the very end of the corridor may hear it kick in during power cuts. Lift doors clang audibly on all floors but especially near the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at Shankar Comforts?
Rear-facing rooms on floors 4-5 offer a view of the low-rise houses and trees of the Davangere suburbs. Front-facing rooms at the same height see the traffic clog on P. B. Road, which is interesting for people-watching but not relaxing.
What are insider tips for staying at Shankar Comforts?
(1) Park on the side street off P. B. Road if you can – the hotel’s forecourt is tight and gets blocked by loading vehicles. (2) Request a room on the 4th floor rear at check-in; the staff can usually accommodate if you arrive before 4pm.
What time is check-in at Shankar Comforts?
Check-in at Shankar Comforts is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Shankar Comforts have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel; speed adequate for browsing and email, occasionally drops at peak use in evenings. No login constraint except accepting terms on browser.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Shankar Comforts?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Shankar Comforts?
A thali (rice, dal, curry, pickle, curd) at a small restaurant costs about 60-80 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Shankar Comforts?
Local buses (belonging to KSRTC) run frequently within the city at a flat fare of around 10-15 INR per ride. From the nearest major airport (Hubli, about 140 km away), the cheapest way is a KSRTC bus to Davangere bus stand for around 150-200 INR.
When is the best time to visit Davangere?
November to February: dry, sunny days and cool nights (15-28°C) make sightseeing and street-food walks comfortable. October and March are also fine, but slightly warmer.
Principali attrazioni a Davangere
💡 Go early for the freshest fruit. Bargain politely. Don't miss the street-side dosa stalls near the clocktower – they’re cheap and authentic.
💡 Visit during the Maha Shivaratri festival for a vibrant experience; otherwise weekday afternoons are quiet.
💡 Remove shoes before entering and stay quiet during prayer times. The caretaker may show you the old well if you ask nicely.
💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds and heat. The nearby temple complex is worth a quick look too.
💡 Entry is around 10 rupees. Go between 10 AM and 2 PM when butterflies are most active. Carry water as there’s no café.