Harangi Dam is around 35 km from Madikeri and 8 km from Kushalnagar. This dam is built over River Cauvery. Photography is not allowed over the dam due to security reasons. There is a nominal fee to enter the dam. Harangi Dam The dam is really beautiful if you visit it during the rainy season. If there is enough water stored in the dam, the […]
Himawad Gopalaswamy Betta is a small hill located on the outskirts of Bandipur National Park in Karnataka. It is located at a distance of about 90 km from Mysore, and is also the highest peak in the Bandipur National Park. The entry to this peak is controlled by a small check post/gate at a village near the base of the hill. The entry to this […]
Dubbare Elephant Camp, also commonly spelled Dubare Elephant Camp, is one of the better-known places to visit around Kushalnagar in Karnataka’s Kodagu (Coorg) district. Located on the banks of the River Cauvery, the camp offers visitors an opportunity to see elephants up close and learn about their care, training and daily routines. The place was historically associated with the elephants used in the Mysuru Dasara […]
Hidden among the green landscapes of Kodagu, near Kushalnagar, is a place that feels very different from the coffee plantations and waterfalls that Coorg is usually known for. Bylakuppe is home to one of India’s largest Tibetan settlements, and its most famous attraction is the Namdroling Monastery, popularly known as the Golden Temple. The first time I visited Bylakuppe, I wasn’t quite sure what to […]
Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (popularly called KRS dam) is a huge reservoir that is built on River Cauvery, just after the confluence of three rivers: Cauvery, Hemavati and Lakshmanateertha. This huge dam was constructed to provide irrigation to the Mysore and the neighbouring Mandya districts of Karnataka. Today, apart from irrigation, the water from this dam is main source of water for Mysore and Bangalore/Bengaluru. The […]
Located in the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Bandipur National Park is one of the prime destinations to visit if you are a wildlife enthusiast. Bandipur is a very popular wildlife sanctuary which has dense population of a wide variety of animals, birds, flowers, trees, reptiles, and so on. It is definitely one of the well protected forests in the country. Personally, I have […]
Balamuri (also spelled Balmuri) Falls is a small but scenic waterfall that is located on the outskirts of Mysore in Karnataka. With the picturesque view of River Cauvery, and the surrounding lush greenery, this beautiful waterfalls is an ideal destination for a day long relaxed getaway. The waterfall also acts as a popular picnic spot, and you can observe several local visitors spending time here […]
Abbey Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls to visit around Madikeri in Coorg (Kodagu), Karnataka. The waterfall is surrounded by lush greenery and coffee plantations, and the short walk through the plantation to reach the falls is part of the experience. The waterfall is formed by a stream that eventually joins the River Cauvery, cascading down a rocky gorge in two visible stages. […]
Uttara Kannada is the largest district in Karnataka and has some of the best places to visit in the Coastal Karnataka. It is blessed by numerous destinations that will be liked by travelers of all kinds. Pristine beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, river basins, waterfalls, beautiful landscapes of Western Ghats, and so on. The list is endless. Many of these places are less explored but you can connect […]
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