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Maravanthe Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Karnataka. Maravanthe is about 120 km from Mangalore, and is located on the Mangalore – Goa National Highway. The highlight of Maravanthe is that the national highway passes through at less than 50m from the shoreline of Arabian Sea on one side, and on the other side, you can also see River Souparnika flow at […]

Mysore Palace is the official residence of the Wodeyars, who were the rulers of the princely state of Mysore for hundreds of years. The palace is located in the heart of the city of Mysore. No visit to Mysore is complete without visiting the Mysore Palace. This palace is more beautiful during Dasara celebration where Golden Throne and Golden Elephant Seat are displayed. Shoes and […]

Nagarhole, also called as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is one of India’s largest protected forests. It is surrounded  by Bandipur, Madhumalai, Muthunga wild life sanctuaries. It is situated on the north of River Kabini. In fact, the name ‘Nagarhole’ is due to River Kabini that flows like a snake in this region. Nagarhole in Kannada translates to ‘a stream like a snake’. It always amazes […]

Raja’s Seat is a historic viewpoint and garden in Madikeri, the headquarters of Karnataka’s Kodagu district, better known as Coorg. Perched above the town, the viewpoint overlooks the green valleys and hills of the Western Ghats, making it one of the most popular places to visit in Madikeri. The name Raja’s Seat literally means the King’s Seat. According to local tradition, the rulers of Kodagu […]

Ranganathittu is about 4 km from Srirangapatna and 15 km from Mysore. Ranganathittu is the largest bird sanctuary in Karnataka. This sanctuary has about 6 small islands formed by River Cauvery. Ranganathittu is home for numerous migratory birds – migrated from Siberia, North America, Australia and other countries. Black headed Ibis Variety of birds are found here. Painted Stork, Black headed Ibis, the Asian Openbill […]

Srirangapatna is a historic town in Karnataka, located on an island formed by the River Cauvery, about 15 km from Mysuru. The river divides around the town and creates the distinctive island landscape that has shaped Srirangapatna’s history for centuries. The island setting is one of the first things you notice about Srirangapatna, but the town is much more than a riverside destination. It has […]

St. Mary’s Island is actually a group of four islands located about 7 km from Malpe and 12 km from Udupi in Karnataka. The largest of the four islands is the most visited and is about 1 km long and 250 m wide, and has a very beautiful landscape. On one side of this island, where you get off the ferry, you can see lines […]

Talakaveri (also spelled Talacauvery) is located on the slopes of Brahmagiri Hill in the Kodagu or Coorg district of Karnataka. It is situated at a height of 4200 feet, and offers some amazing views of the forests and valleys around. Talakaveri is also the birth place of River Cauvery. The origin of the river is a small spring, where water spurs out. A small tank […]

Thannirbhavi Beach is a secluded beach in the outskirts of the city of Mangalore in Karnataka which is slowly gaining popularity. This beach acts as the best alternative to highly commercialized Panambur Beach, which is located just a few kilometers away. This beautiful beach is a perfect place to see the sun disappear! This spectacular beach is quite popular among the locals, and very few […]

Kokkare Bellur, also spelled Kokrebellur, is a small village in Karnataka’s Mandya district, known for the large number of birds that visit and nest here every year. The interesting thing about Kokkare Bellur is that this is not a conventional bird sanctuary. It is a living village where people and birds have coexisted for generations. The birds nest in trees around the village, while the […]