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Mutyala Madavu, now also called as its literal translation to English as Pearl Valley, is located at about 40 km from Bangalore, near Anekal. This place is famous for its beautiful mountain ranges around. It also has a small waterfall. The water from the falls, when it splashes after hitting the ground, resembles pearls, and hence this place is called Valley of Pearls (Mutyala Madavu). […]

Muthathi is a small village on the banks of the River Cauvery in Karnataka, surrounded by thick forests and beautiful natural scenery. Located away from the hustle and bustle of Bangalore, Muthathi is a popular destination for those looking for a peaceful day beside the river, surrounded by forests. The River Cauvery flows through the forests around Muthathi, creating several beautiful spots where you can […]

Hanuman Gundi Falls (also called Suthanabbi falls) is yet another waterfall in Karnataka that is part of the Western Ghats. This beautiful waterfalls is located 15 km from Kudremukh National Park, and is an absolute delight to watch the water come down 100 feet amidst thick greenery. Hanumangundi Falls or Suthanabbi Falls The falls is located right next to the Mangalore – Sholapur National Highway, but […]

Alekhan Falls is another hidden beauty of Western Ghats. It is located 18km from Charmadi in Karnataka, and 4 km from Kottegehara (270 km from Bangalore). This falls is located right next to the road, and is very easy to spot. This falls turns out to be absolutely gorgeous. Lying amidst thick green trees, the falls majestically comes down 90 feet creating a long lasting […]

Yagatchi Dam is situated at 3 km from Belur. The dam is built over River Yagatchi which originates near Chikmagalur. It joins River Hemavathi at Gorur (near Hassan), and eventually joins River Cauvery near Mysore. Yagatchi Dam was constructed in 2001 to irrigate and to provide drinking water to the surrounding districts. Apart from the natural beauty of Yagatchi Dam, you can also rejuvenate your […]

Chitradurga is a small district town in Karnataka and is well known for “Chitradurga Fort”. Chitradurga is short for what used to be called as Chitra-Kal-Durga, which means fort of picturesque stones. True to its name, Chitradurga Fort has several rocks/stones of various shapes and sizes. According to history, Chitradurga Fort has its roots back upto 10th Century. The fort was built and expanded primarily […]

Tadiandumol is the highest peak in Coorg district and is third highest peak in Karnataka. It is at a height of 1748m/5700ft above sea level. You can reach this peak which is adjacent to the Makutta forest only by a wonderful moderate trek of about 7km. The route of 7 km can be divided into three phases. The first phase, though is part of a […]

Tulunadu consists of two districts of Karnataka: Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. The name is mainly due to the local language “Tulu”. Being in the coastal area, there are several unspoilt beaches in this area. Some of the places here include:   Maravanthe   St. Mary’s Island   Thannirbhavi Beach Other Places There are several other places that are worth a visit: Ullal Beach Someshwar Beach […]

Kodagu or Coorg is a district in Southern Karnataka state of India. This district is often referred to as ‘Scotland Of India’. This district is a tourist’s paradise. Misty hills, dense forests, coffee and tea plantations, scenic beauty, teak wood forests makes this place the first destination for any tourist who visits Karnataka. Madikeri or Mercara is the district headquarters of Coorg, and is approximately […]

Mysore is famed for its royal heritage, and wonderful monuments. The city is also located in close proximity to several places where you can rejuvenate your mind. A small list of such places is below. I hope you enjoy the tour of Mysore 🙂 The details of some of the places I have visited have their own pages. At the bottom of this page, I […]