Hanuman Gundi Falls

Hanuman Gundi Falls

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 […]

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Alekan Falls

Alekan Falls

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 […]

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Tulunadu

Tulunadu

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 […]

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Coorg / Kodagu

Coorg / Kodagu

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 […]

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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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Balamuri Falls

Balamuri Falls

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 […]

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Abbey Falls

Abbey Falls

Abbey Falls is located at about 7 km from Madikeri, the district headquarters of Coorg (locally called Kodagu) in Karnataka. This scenic waterfall is located in a private coffee estate and is accessible to public by a short walk inside the plantation. River Cauvery flows through dense forests and estates before forming the spectacular two-step waterfall. You will be fascinated by the sheer sight of […]

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Bennehole Falls

Bennehole Falls

Bennehole Falls (also spelled Benne hole falls) are formed when water from River Aghanashini descends down a height of 200 ft in the dense forest of Western Ghats. In the local language (Kannada), Benne means butter and hole (pronounced ho-Ley) means a bigger stream of water. The name perfectly describes the falls, as it looks like butter flowing down! Bennehole Falls The access to this […]

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Magod Falls

Magod Falls

Magod Falls is yet another mesmerizing waterfall found in Uttara Kannada district. This two-step falls are formed when River Bedti descends nearly 200 meters at about 17 km from Yellapur. There are two view-points from which tourists can view the waterfalls. The rocks and small shrubs block the complete view of the fall from the first view point. Magod Falls (as seen from first view […]

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Sathodi Falls

Sathodi Falls

Sathodi Falls is yet another waterfall found in North Karnataka region. This is a small waterfall (about 15 meters) but is really beautiful. The falls are rectangular in shape and the water flows directly down on the left side and on the right side, it is interrupted by a small step. The stunning waterfalls is in the middle of thick lush forest and provides a […]

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