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Bhatkal
Beach
Famous Bhatkal Beach is situated at a distance of
16-km from Bhatkal and 126 km from Karwar. Dotted by the composed blue
seas and majestic hills, this beach is a well-liked tourist spot and
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Devbagh Beach
The Sadashivgad Hill Fort with a Durga temple and the Naganath temple
where an anthill is worshipped. From a jetty, under a bridge spanning a
creek, we caught a speed-boat and skimmed across an estuary to a
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Gorkarna Beach
Gokarna, on the other hand is, basically, a
paddlers' beach: wet saris, rolled up trousers, and screams as the surf
silvers in. Most of the paddlers, we learnt, had come as pilgrims to the
famed temple and had then determined to take a dip in the sea. |
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Gokak Water Falls
The Gokak Falls are produced by Ghataprabha River
that takes a 170-ft leap here over a sandstone cliff. The cliff is in a
pictorial gorge of the Gokak valley and is in the shape of a horse-shoe.
The rugged valley and the picturesque gorge inspire poetry.
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Hebbe
Waterfalls
An 8 kms. trek from Kemmangundi along a steep and narrow path leads you to these sprightly falls. Surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations, Hebbe Falls gushes down from a height of 250ft. in two stages to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls) and Chikka Hebbe
(Small Falls.)
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Iruppu Waterfalls
The fascinating Iruppu Falls is located on the way to Kutta from Gonikoppal and is at a distance of 75 kilometres.
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Jog Waterfalls
og fall located on National Highway number 206
connecting Honovar to Tumkur and is well connected by road. Jog fall is
372 KM from Bangalore the capital of Karnataka State.
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Karanji Lake
The Karanji Lake situated at the footsteps of Chamundi Hills is spread over an area of 90 acres. One of the largest lakes in Karnataka, the lake affords a charming view of the Lalitha Mahal Palace.
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Abey Watefalls
Situated 8 kms from Madikeri,
these falls cascade down in steps to flow as a small river. A big
attraction for tourists and filmdom similar the Abbey Falls appear
magnificent with waters cascading down from sparkling heights.
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Karwar Beach
Karwar has all the makings of a perfect holiday,
gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, silver sand, and calm, peaceful
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Kukkarahalli Lake
Located in the peaceful and serene vicinity of the
Mysore University, the Kukkarahalli Lake was built by Dewan Poornaiah in
1864 AD. The lake extensive over 120 acres has more than 180 types of
birds including the aquatic kind.
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Kurumgad Island
Kurumgad -a tortoise-shaped island is located at a distance of 4 km from the mainland. The beach is famous for the hilltop Narasimha Temple where thousands of devotees throng the temple during the annual jatra held on Pushya Purnima
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Magod Falls
The mesmerising Magod Falls are situated 80 kms. from Karwar. Here, the Bedthi river takes two separate leaps to hurtle from a tallness of 650ft. into a rocky ravine.
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Malpe Beach
This beach is 66 km north of Mangalore and 6 km from Udupi.Malpe with its sheltered harbour makes a quiet beach retreat, just six kilometres away from Udupi,
the temple town, renowned for a fascinating idol of Lord Krishna. |
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Mangalore Beach
Mangalore is located near the back waters formed by the convergence of the rivers Netravathi and Gurupur and derives its name from the presiding deity Mangladevi, the Godess
of fortune.
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Maravanthe Beach
Maravanthe Beach is 50 km from Udupi. The endless
stretch of golden sand, swaying palm trees, clear blue sky and the flow
of the sea attracts a large number of tourists to this spot. |
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Murudeshwar Beach
We came to the beach of the temple-town of Murudeshwar in the evening when dusk gilded the promontory dominated by its Shiva temple, with a heroic statue of the Mahayogi
enthroned on the ridge.
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Shivasamudram
Waterfalls
Discover nature's handiwork in the form of this tiny island-town 65 kms. east of Mysore.
Forested hills and lush green valleys cradle a small hamlet and two fine
temples. |
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The Om Beach and the Kutle
Beach
The Om Beach and the Kutle Beach nearby to Gokarna ( Literally meaning the cow's ear, this town is formed by the ear-shaped confluence of two riversbelief is also that the place derives its name due to Shiva emerging from the ears of the cow., are worth a visit.)
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The Unchalli
Waterfalls
Unchalli Falls
Heggarne, a dreamy hamlet in Uttara Kannada region, is just 35 kms. from Siddapur. A further 5 kms. trek from Heggarne through thick forests brings you to the striking Unchalli
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Ullal Beach
Situated 5 km away from mangalore,this is one of
the best beaches of Karnataka. It faces to the Arabian sea and hence
offer the visitor an incomparable view.
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Ulsoor Lake
The famous Ulsoor Lake is centrally situated sprawling over an area of 1.5 sq. kms. Originally known as "Halsur" or "Alsur",
the lake then extended over an area of 125 acres.
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