This populous township in
Haveri District is on the highway to
Bangalore. The town is an important trading center and is famous for its country wool rugs. It is also famous for the
Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary.
Pilgrim centers are Anandavana Agadi, and Shiva Temple.
Ranebennur can be reached either by road or by rail. Regular buses ply between Bangalore and Ranebennur.