Welcome to this Blog on Roadtrip to Uttar Kannada district, a small initiative to provide a clear picture about Uttara Kannada district as a tourist place.
Enjoy the beautiful sunset and activities in any Gokarna beach and stay in Gokarna.
Next morning Leave to Yaana.
Yana :
Yana is located in around 45 KM from Gokarna. Yana is a village located amidst thick forests known for the unusual rock formations. To reach the main site of the rocks, you have to trek up a narrow trail about 1.5 kms long from the nearest road head. Once you reach the site and face the twin rocks, the feeling is magical as if you are in fantasy world. You have to be there to feel it. It is an amazing place with two huge rocks in the centre of the forest.
Jog Falls:
Joga Falls is the second highest plunge waterfall in India. Best time to enjoy the waterfalls is during monsoon. It is a segmented waterfall which, depending on rain and season, becomes a plunge waterfall. The falls are a major tourist attraction and is ranked 13th in the world by the waterfall database.
By evening go to Honnavar and you can cover Basvaraj Durga Island.
Honnavar :
Basavaraja Durga Island is an island in the Arabian Sea. Basavaraja Durga Island is situated about 3 kms from Honnavar and around 30KM from Murudeshwara. Basavaraja Durga Island is famous for its historical Island fort, built during the regime of Shivappa Nayaka, king of Keladi dynasty. The top of the island is a plateau covered with dry grass and trees. The island has number of fresh water wells. There is a temple constructed between the 16th and 17th century.
You can find cheap stays in Honnavar and enjoy delicious seafood in nearby restaurants.
Leave to Murudeshwar in the morning. On way to Murudeshwar do visit Eco beach, Apsarkonda Falls and Idgunji Temple.
Apsarakonda is one of the scenic tourist places near Murudeshwar. The water cascades down from a height of 10 meters into a pond below. Just few mins walk from the falls is a magnificent hill which has a viewpoint. The hill and beach offer a beautiful view of sunset. Apsarkonda is 5 KM away from Honnavar. Also visit famous Idgunji Temple. Idagunji is famous for its Ganapathi Temple. It is an ancient temple, with a history dating back 1500 years. Idagunji is 8 KM away from Apsarkonda.
Murudeshwar :
Murudeshwar is a small town in Karnataka and lies on the coast of Arabian Sea. This place is famous for the Shiva Temple having world's second largest Shiva's Statue.
A 20 storied monumental tower, known as Gopuram, is built on top of the temple.The tower is installed with a lift inside which gives a breath taking aerial view of the Shiva statue.
Visit temple, Gopuram and Soak into Murudeshwar beach. At leave to Bangalore at night via NH 206, 460 KM and reach Bangalore by Morning.
Let us begin the journey!
Start journey from Bangalore to Dandeli : Distance 463 KM via National Highway 48. Leave Bangalore at night and reach Dandeli by morning.
Dandeli :
Dandeli has been widely acclaimed for its natural beauty and the lush green jungles.
The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, with its trails and dense forests. Its also home to animals including black panthers, monkeys and elephants, as well as many bird species. A temple stands at the entrance to the limestone Kavala Caves, known for their stalagmite formations. West of the caves, Anshi National Park encompasses the Kali Tiger Reserve.
The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, with its trails and dense forests. Its also home to animals including black panthers, monkeys and elephants, as well as many bird species. A temple stands at the entrance to the limestone Kavala Caves, known for their stalagmite formations. West of the caves, Anshi National Park encompasses the Kali Tiger Reserve.
1. Syntheri Rocks:
Its under 30 KM from Dandeli.
2. White river rafting in Kali Water :
3. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary :
Located within 3 KM from Dandeli.
Some other places to visit in Dandeli are Supa Dam and Kavala Caves. Stay over night in Dandeli and leave to Karwar next morning.
Karwar :
Karwar, a coastal town of Karnataka adjoining Goa is a tranquil heaven for the nature lovers. This town is sandwiched between the Arabian Sea on one side and Western Ghats on the other. The pristine clear beaches with their golden sands, the gently swaying coconut trees, the tropical and picturesque forests surrounded with hills and the sea, make Karwar a perfect Tourist destination.
Karwar, a coastal town of Karnataka adjoining Goa is a tranquil heaven for the nature lovers. This town is sandwiched between the Arabian Sea on one side and Western Ghats on the other. The pristine clear beaches with their golden sands, the gently swaying coconut trees, the tropical and picturesque forests surrounded with hills and the sea, make Karwar a perfect Tourist destination.
Karwar is located around 100 KM from Dandeli.
1. Ravindranath Tagore Beach
2. Devbagh Beach
3. Warship Museum
Have lunch in Karwar, you'll find many seafood restaurants here. After lunch head towards Gokarna.
Gokarna :
Gokarna is a small town in Karnataka, primarily known for two reasons - its beaches and temples. Gokarna can be different things to different people. Its around 60 KM from Karwar.
Must visit places are Om Beach, Half Moon Beach, Kudle Beach, Mahabaleswara Temple.
Gokarna is a small town in Karnataka, primarily known for two reasons - its beaches and temples. Gokarna can be different things to different people. Its around 60 KM from Karwar.
Must visit places are Om Beach, Half Moon Beach, Kudle Beach, Mahabaleswara Temple.
Enjoy the beautiful sunset and activities in any Gokarna beach and stay in Gokarna.
Next morning Leave to Yaana.
Yana :
Yana is located in around 45 KM from Gokarna. Yana is a village located amidst thick forests known for the unusual rock formations. To reach the main site of the rocks, you have to trek up a narrow trail about 1.5 kms long from the nearest road head. Once you reach the site and face the twin rocks, the feeling is magical as if you are in fantasy world. You have to be there to feel it. It is an amazing place with two huge rocks in the centre of the forest.
Jog Falls:
Joga Falls is the second highest plunge waterfall in India. Best time to enjoy the waterfalls is during monsoon. It is a segmented waterfall which, depending on rain and season, becomes a plunge waterfall. The falls are a major tourist attraction and is ranked 13th in the world by the waterfall database.
By evening go to Honnavar and you can cover Basvaraj Durga Island.
Honnavar :
Basavaraja Durga Island is an island in the Arabian Sea. Basavaraja Durga Island is situated about 3 kms from Honnavar and around 30KM from Murudeshwara. Basavaraja Durga Island is famous for its historical Island fort, built during the regime of Shivappa Nayaka, king of Keladi dynasty. The top of the island is a plateau covered with dry grass and trees. The island has number of fresh water wells. There is a temple constructed between the 16th and 17th century.
You can find cheap stays in Honnavar and enjoy delicious seafood in nearby restaurants.
Leave to Murudeshwar in the morning. On way to Murudeshwar do visit Eco beach, Apsarkonda Falls and Idgunji Temple.
Apsarakonda is one of the scenic tourist places near Murudeshwar. The water cascades down from a height of 10 meters into a pond below. Just few mins walk from the falls is a magnificent hill which has a viewpoint. The hill and beach offer a beautiful view of sunset. Apsarkonda is 5 KM away from Honnavar. Also visit famous Idgunji Temple. Idagunji is famous for its Ganapathi Temple. It is an ancient temple, with a history dating back 1500 years. Idagunji is 8 KM away from Apsarkonda.
Murudeshwar :
Murudeshwar is a small town in Karnataka and lies on the coast of Arabian Sea. This place is famous for the Shiva Temple having world's second largest Shiva's Statue.
A 20 storied monumental tower, known as Gopuram, is built on top of the temple.The tower is installed with a lift inside which gives a breath taking aerial view of the Shiva statue.
Visit temple, Gopuram and Soak into Murudeshwar beach. At leave to Bangalore at night via NH 206, 460 KM and reach Bangalore by Morning.
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