St. Mary’s Island

St. Mary’s Island

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 […]

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Talakaveri

Talakaveri

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 […]

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Thannirbhavi Beach

Thannirbhavi Beach

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 […]

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Kokkare Bellur / Kokrebellur

Kokkare Bellur / Kokrebellur

Bangalore in Karnataka is blessed with several natural beauties around it. Most of them are less known, and yet a visit to these places can pleasantly surprise you in many ways. One such place is a small village called Kokkare Bellur/Kokrebellur, which is located in Mandya district of Karnataka. A visit to this village can keep you wondering about the amazing relationship of birds and […]

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K Gudi

K Gudi

K Gudi or Kyatdevara Gudi is a small place located in the BR Hills (Biligiri Rangana Hills) Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka. K Gudi has a wilderness camp run by Jungle Lodges (Govt of Karnataka). The camp organizes treks, jeep safaris into the forest. The camp is located at about 200 km from Bangalore/Bengaluru, and is a popular getaway for road-trips. While the nearby BR Hills […]

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Jodikere

Jodikere

Jodikere is located amidst the Satyamangalam forest at the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Jodikere is accessible only by walk/trek. The name in Kannada translates to twin lakes. This is because of the twin lakes that are present near the Jodikere anti-pouching camp. One of the lakes that form “Jodikere” Schedule The trekking to and camping at Jodikere used to be organized by Mystery […]

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Irpu Falls

Irpu Falls

Irpu Falls is yet another beautiful waterfalls in the Coorg or Kodagu district of Karnataka. It is located at about 14 km from Nagarhole National Park and about 84 km from Madikeri. The falls are formed as River Lakshmanthirta descends for over 65 meters. According to the legends, this place has its roots into the Ramayana era. It is believed that Lord Rama and Lakshmana […]

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Harangi Dam

Harangi Dam

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 […]

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Himawad Gopalaswamy Betta

Himawad Gopalaswamy Betta

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 […]

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Dubbare Elephant Camp

Dubbare Elephant Camp

Dubbare (Dubare) elephant training camp in the Coorg or Kodagu district of Karnataka was the place earlier where the elephants were trained for Mysore Dasara festival. Today, the place is open for visitors and they can learn a lot about elephants. The elephant camp is open from 8AM to 12 noon only. During this time, visitors can interact with elephants and learn about them. A […]

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