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2008-08-10T21:00:00.000+05:30

ನಮ್ಮ ಇ ಬ್ಲಾಗ್ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಇರೋ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಕೊಡೋ ಒಂದು ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ
ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಪ್ರವಾಸಿಗರು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಕ್ಕೆ ಬರಬೇಕು ನಮ್ಮ ನಾಡಿನ ಹಿರಿಮೆ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗು ತಿಳಿಬೇಕು ಅನ್ನೋದೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಆಸೆ
ಇ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನದಲ್ಲಿ ನೀವು ಕೈ ಜೋಡಿಸಬೇಕು ಅಂಥ ನಿಮ್ಗೆ ಅನ್ಸಿದ್ರೆ ಒಂದು comment ಹಾಕಿ ಕೆಳಗಡೆ ನಾವು ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸುತ್ತೇವೆ .
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ

haveri-tourist-map

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Galageshwara temple haveri

2008-07-12T19:22:00.005+05:30

Info
Galaganatha is a small village located in Haveri District of Karnataka. . Galaganatha was formerly known as Palluni. major attraction of Galageshwara temple in Chalukya style of architecture (around 11th century). The Tunga and Varada rivers join at this place.

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How to go
It is about 40 km from Haveri

History
It is birthplace of the first Kannada novelist galaganatha ಗಳಗನಾಥ
Galaganath (KADAMBARI PITAMAHA - ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಪಿತಾಮಹ ) started writing his novels in Galageshwara temple .

Belief :
people believe that they will get rid of all sins by taking bath here during Makar Sankranti.

Useful links :
http://wikimapia.org/4828821/Galaganahta_Galageswar_Temple

Keywords:
gaalgeshwara, galagantha devasthana,

huli-magodu-water-falls-ಹುಳಿ ಮಾಗೋಡು

2008-07-12T12:21:00.005+05:30

Info: Bedthi river is source of water here.
water falls from 80ft height. It looks like milk flowing on black ಸ್ಟೋನ್.

Images: Not available

How to go:
3kms away from world famous magod falls.
there is a curve near magod falls marking this place...go along the flow of river you will find it.

History
British officer lushing ton liked this place very much, he was the one who helped this place to get today's recognition.

Tips: No need is a very safe place. carry some salt to protect urself from leeches

Places near by : magod falls, Yellapura

emme-sheerlu-yellapura

2008-07-12T12:09:00.004+05:30

Info:

ಉತ್ತರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಯಲ್ಲಾಪುರ ಬಳಿ ಇರುವ ಅಂಬಗಾವ್ ಬಳಿ ಮೂಡಿರುವ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಬೆಡಗು ಶೀರ್ಲು ಜಲಪಾತ
ಇದನ್ನು ಎಮ್ಮೆ ಶೀರ್ಲು ಅಂತ ಕೂಡ ಕರಿತಾರೆ (ಎಮ್ಮೆಯ ಎರಡು ಕೊಡುಗಳಂತೆ ಕಾಣುವ ಎರಡು ಟಿಸಿಲುಗಳಿವೆ )

images : not available

How to go: Road towards sheerlu is very dangerous at the same time its very adventurous.
Take left from vajralli travel for 5 Kms.
you will reach ambegaav. allinda 2 kms walk madidre u can reack Kanchi Mane.
There are guides from here.

Where to stay
Yellapura is nearest place to get accomadation.

Useful links: i cud not find information anywhere :(

Keywords:
yemme, emme , yamme,
shirlu,sheerlu,sherlu

nimishamba-srirangapattana

2008-06-30T22:59:00.011+05:30

Info:
Nimishaamba Temple is on the banks of river Cauvery.
Nimisamba Devi is located at Ganjam, a small village in the town of Srirangapattana.
1 or 2 km from Srirangapatna town(take deviation from main road).
nimisha(ನಿಮಿಷ ) means minute, goddess parvati blesses her devotees every minute hence temple has the name nimishamba.
people also say that godess (amba - ಅಂಬ ) will solve all the problems of devotees in a minute(nimisha -ನಿಮಿಷ )
on every full moon day of a there are special poojas.
opening timings : Everyday from 6:00 am (morning) - 8 or 8:30 pm (evening).

ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನದ ಎದುರು ಕಾವೇರಿ ನದಿಯು ಹರಿಯುವುದರಿಂದ ಭಕ್ತರು ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗುವ ಮುನ್ನ ನದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಿಂದು ಹೋಗುತ್ತಾರೆ.
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How to go

nimishamba temple on google maps

Where to stay
Mysore is near by so accomadation should not be a problem.

History
hecchina mahiti sadhyakke namma hatra illa, nimge gottidre namige mail haaki

Useful links

Tips:
there is shortcut from dariya daulat to nimishamba temple just check with local people they will help you.
try churmuri it will taste very good.
there are lots of fresh vegetables sold in front of temple.

Places near by:
dariya daulat

More info :
Around 1548 AD a Rishi (Sage) called Mukthaka was asked by King Sumanaska to perform a Yajna (A sacred fire ritual to eliminate negative forces and invite Divine Grace) for the prosperity of the Kingdom. Rishi Mukthaka selected a village called Ganjam on the banks of the River Kaveri for this holy purpose. This is at present in Srirangapatna near Mysore, Karnataka state. While he was immersed in Tapas (Austerities), he was constantly harassed by two demons (Asuras) named Jaanu and Sumandala. The Great Sage invoked Adishakthi (The primordial energy that created this Universe) by offering oblations through the sacred fire (Homa). Adishakthi, the Infinite Cosmic Energy, manifested in the form of the Divine Mother in all Her resplendent glory from the Sacrificial Fire and vanquished the demons in an instant.
(source : http://www.shrinimishamba.org/html/Shri_Shri_Nimishamba.htm)

Hubli-dharwad-tourist-map

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Koppal-district-tourist-map

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tourist map north karnataka

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Districts of Karnataka

2008-06-04T16:32:00.010+05:30

Districts
Bangalore Urban Bangalore Rural Bagalakot Belgaum Bellary Bidar Bijapur Chamarajanagar Chikballapur Chikkamaglur	Chitradurga ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ Coorg Davanagere Dharwad Dakshina Kannada Gulbarga Gadag Hassan Haveri Kolar Koppal
Mandya Mangalore Mysore Raichur Ramanagram Shimoga Tumkur Udupi Uttara Kannada	More

Shivamogga

2008-06-04T16:17:00.005+05:30

List of places:
Jog Falls
Vanake-Abbey Falls
Achakanya Falls
Hidlamane Falls
Tunga Anekattu
B.R.P Dam
Linganamakki Dam

Links:
Official website : http://shimoga.nic.in/

Iruppu (Irpu ) Falls

2008-06-03T12:04:00.001+05:30

karnataka tourism

Location
Water from river lakshmana ತೀರ್ಥ(ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣ ತೀರ್ಥ ) falls as Irpu or iruppu.
Its Very near from Nagarhole National Park ( ನಾಗರಹೊಳೆ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ)(Rajeev Gandhi National Park) is located 94 km away from Mysore.

Route & Distance:
About 48 km from Virajpet on the way to Nagarahole.
260km from Bangalore

History.
Laskmana teertha is named after the story which says "Rama and lakshmana were in search of sita , when she was kidnapped by Raavana.lakshmana shooted an arrow into earth to quench his thirst".This water today flows as Theertha (holy water provided at temples).

Why Go there ?????
If some one is looking for a water fall with very good scenic view and chance to have bath in it then Irpu is ideal
Visitors are allowed to get into to the water have bath.
The water falls from a good height so it offers a good massage to body ;-)
ಮೈ ಕೈ ನೋವು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡ್ಕೋ ಬಹುದು

How Long to be there??
Ideally 3-4 hours will be sufficient.

Tips :-)
Be Aware of leeches, there are too many better to Carry little salt with you
There are many cottages which are available. Contact workers at nagarhole forest they will help you.

Links:

info : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iruppu_Falls

Coorg in and around : http://www.hillstationsinindia.com/south-india-hill-stations/coorg.html

video:

Jog - Gem of Karnataka

2008-06-02T12:00:00.009+05:30

Filmy touch

ಮಾನವನಾಗಿ ಹುಟ್ಟಿದ ಮೇಲೆ ಏನೇನ್ ಕಂಡಿ... ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಉತ್ತರವೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಜೋಗದ ಗುಂಡಿ

General info : Jog is 7th Deepest Waterfall in the world, Water from sharavathi falls from height of 250+ meters.Sometimes its also called as Gersoppa falls.

Jog is combination of 4 falls

Raja : It means King in kannada, Waters falls in a 'dignified' way.
Roarer (more noisy): water falls on rocks thus making loud noise
Rocket: large volume of water falling as if its directed like a rocket.
Rani : It means queen in kannada, its so called beacuse movements of water falls look like movements of a lady dancer

Images: Jog was full in 2006 after 24 years, Here are the pics i have taken during that time

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Where to stay at jog,

its the first question which comes to mind...here is the answer

Accomodation : Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa (KSTDC)

Jogfalls

Phone : 08186-344732

PWD IBPhone : 08186-344333

Location:
360 kms away from bangalore.

Route:
Bangalore - Tumkur - Arisikere - Shimoga - Sagar - Jog Falls

Jog is situated 30 kms away from Saagara, and 379 kilometres (235 mi) away from Bangalore.
Nearest Bus Stations - Jog, Saagara.
BUS : Bangalore to Saagara
local bus from Saagara to Jog.

Nearest Train Station - Shimoga.

Places to Visit Nearby :
Murudeshwaram,

Airports : Nearest Mangalore

View it on Google map here:

View Larger Map

Links :
Complete details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jog_Falls
Pics of place : http://tejz.blogspot.com/
Tips to travel on own vehicle

Some more info http://www.tourism-of-india.com/karnataka-tour/jog-falls-tour.html

Creative pics of June by Vinay

2008-06-01T00:54:00.017+05:30

Vinay from tumkur has sent us best creative pics of June
Adakke namma kade inda congrats to vinay

sathodi-falls

2008-05-27T11:22:00.001+05:30

Info:
It is UK (uttara kannada -ಉತ್ತರ ಕನ್ನಡ) District, near Sirsi

Water falls from 15 meters (49.2 feet) high.
Ganeshgudi range forest of the yellapur taluk
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How to go
Just after yellapur on the Yellapur-Hubli highway you will find a board saying something about eco- tourism and Satoddi on the left side just after the forest check post . From Yellapur you will get buses which will take you to a place called Barballi. From here it is about 8kms walk.

32 km from Yellapur.

From Bangalore 450+ kmsFrom Nearest Town Yellapur 25+ kms
Where to stay
Nearest Hotels are present in yellapur
History

Useful links
lots of info http://vaayavya-tourist-places.blogspot.com/
Tips

Visitiors are not allowed to stay after 6pm

Nearest Petrol Bunk Yellapur

Best Time Winter and early Summer.

There is only one hotel near the waterfalls so have food at yellapura.

Thanks to

http://kannadakali.org/

bijapur-vijapur

2008-05-23T23:51:00.000+05:30

Info
The foundations of Bijapur city were laid during the reign of the Chalukya dynasty of Kalyani between the tenth and eleventh centuries.
ಮುಂಚೆ ಈ ನಗರವನ್ನ ವಿಜಯಪುರ ಅಂತ ಕರೆಯುತ್ತಿದ್ರು (Vijayapura or the "City of Victory" )
ಕಾಲಕ್ರಮೇಣ ಇದೆ ಹೆಸರು ಇಂದಿನ ಬಿಜಾಪುರ or ವಿಜಾಪುರ ಆಗಿದೆ .
ಬಿಜಾಪುರದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಿಂದೂ ಮತ್ತು ಮುಸಲ್ಮಾನ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯ ಛಾಪನ್ನು ಎಲ್ಲ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಣಬಹುದು

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A huge statue of Shiva in Shivagiri [near Bijapur]. Its Asia’s second largest. (First is in MURDESHWAR-Karnataka)
!!ಓಂ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ !!

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History

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Tips

chitradurga-fort

2008-05-15T21:15:00.001+05:30

Info:
Tuppada Koda (ತುಪ್ಪದ ಕೊಡ ) is the top of the fort, as it was used to store Ghee (tuppa - ತುಪ್ಪ )
Fort is also called ಏಳು ಸುತ್ತಿನ ಕೋಟೆ as it built as series of seven enclosure walls
Its also called as Kallina Kote / Ukkinna kote
It was built in parts by the Palegar Nayakas, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.

Images:

Video

How to go :
Its in city, ask anyone they will guide you.

Where to stay:
Chitradurga city has lots of lodges so no need to worry.

History:
ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗದ ಇತಿಹಾಸ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಹೇಳಿದಾಗ ಮೊದಲು ನೆನಪಿಗೆ ಬರೋದು ಒನಕೆ ಓಬವ್ವ
ಮದಕರಿ ನಾಯಕನ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಓಬವ್ವ ಮೆರೆದ ಶೌರ್ಯದ ಕಥೆ ಮೇಲಿನ ವೀಡಿಯೊದಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೆ.
obavanna kindi - place where obavva killed soldiers of hyder ali (father of tippu sultan) and protected madkari nayaka's kingdom from invasion.
Look at the above video from movie naagara haavu which has complete story!!

Useful links
Read more here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitradurga_district
official site: http://chitradurga.nic.in/fort.html

Tips:
Carry some water, you may feel thirsty.
Dont throw plastic anywhere.
there are some shops on the fort ..so water,juice and biscuits can be purchased easily.
wear shoes so you can climb upto tuppada koda

Chandravalli thota

2008-05-09T23:38:00.000+05:30

Location

There is a small lake and an underground cave at this place

Chandravalli is an ancient archaeological site.

Digs revealing bricks, painted pottery and coins, most of them belonging to shathavahana period and rest to other kingdoms

Only one cave is open for exploration its very dark inside and bit smelly, but i bet its an experience of life time.We are forced to bend and crawl inside the cave, it has many entries and exits to confuse strangers entering into it.The cave also houses a big Linga and is said that seers used to stay here.

Images

Video

There is a movie in the name of this place
http://prasanna-rao.blogspot.com/2008/02/movie-chandavalli-thota.html

How to go

Where to stay

check accomadation section in chitradurga section

History

Useful links

Tips

Carry a torch when u enter the cave, its never easy without a light !!

chitradurga District

2008-05-09T23:19:00.003+05:30

List of places

Chitradurgada Kote ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗದ ಕೋಟೆ is a fort that is built on top of hill with stones.

Ashoka Siddapura there is temple which says story about ramayana. ಮಹಾರಾಜ ಅಶೋಕನ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಒಂದು ಕಥೆ ಇದೆ ಅದು ನಮಗೆ ತಿಳಿದಿಲ್ಲ.

Brahmagiri ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಗಿರಿ - it has some rock edits of king ashoka

Chandravalli thotha ಚಂದ್ರವಳ್ಲಿ ತೋಟ : has a small lake and a undeground cave

Jogimatti ಜೋಗಿಮಟ್ಟಿ Hill Station

Thamatekallu has oldest virgallu or hero stone inscription in Karnataka.

Holalkere has one 9-10ft. tall statue of Baala Ganapathi.

Doddahottrangappa Hill is a well known trekkers paradise.

Haalu Rameshwara

Molakalmuru fortified town of the Kadambas

Neerthadi Ranganathaswamy temple tumba famous its in Vijayanagara style.

Vani Vilas Sagar(Maari Kanive) an big lake built by the Mysore Maharaja and engineered by Sir M Visweshwariah across the river Vedavathi.

Images

Useful links

official website : http://www.chitradurgacity.gov.in

http://chitradurga.nic.in/

http://visitchitradurga.com/

Location:

Distance: 200 km from Bangalore
Excellent roads from Bangalore, NH4 (national highway 4) which connects hyderbad - pune
Time: 3 - 4 hours by road
Best time to visit: anytime is fine but if u plan to visit Dam then choose rainy season

check here for More info

Kingdoms:

Nayaka Family:
Thimmanna Nayaka
Chikkanna Nayaka
Bharamappa Nayaka
KasturiRangappa Nayaka II
Madakari Nayaka
check more here : http://www.visitchitradurga.com/linkfiles/historyfiles/history.php

Route Map of North Karnataka

2008-05-09T23:08:00.000+05:30

Kodagu-coorg-ಕೊಡಗು

2008-05-03T16:19:00.005+05:30

ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ "ಕುಡು" ಎಂದರೆ ಬೆಟ್ಟ ಅಥವಾ ಗುಡ್ಡ ಎಂದರ್ಥ.
ಕೊಡಗಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಡೋ ಅಂಥ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳು ತುಂಬ ಇದ್ದಾವೆ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳ ಹೆಸರು ಇಲ್ಲಿವೆ.
Kodagu is referred as Scotland of India.
Irpu waterfalls - ಇರುಪ್ಪು ಜಲಪಾತ
Nisargadhama - ನಿಸರ್ಗಧಾಮ
Tibetian colony and Golden temple - ಚಿನ್ನದ ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನ
Abbi falls - ಅಬ್ಬಿ ಜಲಪಾತ
Talakaveri where Kaveri originates - ತಲಕಾವೇರಿ ( ಕಾವೇರಿ ನದಿಯ ಉಗಮ ಸ್ಥಳ )
Dubare elephant camp - ದುಬಾರೆ
Harangi dam - ಹಾರಂಗಿ ಜಲಾಶಯ

Coorg has 3 wildlife sanctuaries :Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Talakaaveri Wildlife Sanctuary and Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
National Park : NaagarahoLe / Rajiv Gandhi National Park.

Official Site : http://kodagu.nic.in/

Vaani vilasa saagara - ವಾಣಿ ವಿಲಾಸ ಸಾಗರ

2008-04-22T11:48:00.003+05:30

Info:
This Dam is also known as Mari Kanive (ಮಾರಿ ಕಣಿವೆ ). This Dam was built by Mysore Wadeyars.
Its built across river vedavathi and is in Hiriyur taluk, Chitradurga District,Karnataka.

Significance:
It irrigates more than 100 km² of land in Hiriyur and Challakere taluks

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Video

How to go

Where to stay

History:
Its the Oldest Dam in Karnataka.

Useful links
Info about Marikanive : http://www.indopedia.org/Mari_Kanive.html

Tips

Talakaveri

2008-04-15T12:43:00.000+05:30

Talakaveri - ತಲಕಾವೇರಿ - ಕಾವೇರಿ ನದಿಯ ಉಗಮ ಸ್ಥಳ
Holy Hindu place as river cauvery / Kaveri , originates here.
Talakaveri is in the Brahmagiri hills, about 4,500 ft above sea level.
There is a temple of Lord Agastheeswara

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How to go
Tala kaveri is 7 km away from Bhaagamandala and 48 km from Madikeri.
If you travel for around 40 kms from Madikeri you will find Bhagamadala, from there its 8 kms.

Where to stay:
Come and stay at madikeri.

Useful links
wikipedia info : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talakaveri
http://www.kodava.ಒರ್ಗ್
http://www.homestaykodagu.com

Specials:
ತುಲಾ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ ದಿನದಂದು ಒಂದು ನಿರ್ಧಿಷ್ಟ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ತಲಕಾವೇರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರು ಉಕ್ಕಿ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ
ಇಂದು ನೀರು ತೀರ್ಥ ಎಂಬ ನಂಬಿಕೆ ಇದೆ.
On day of Tulasankranthi every year the spring from Gundige overflows called Thirthodbhava. This holy water is carried home by all pilgrims when they go back after paying the last rites/rituals to their parent or spouse departed during the preceding year.

Dakshina Kannada

2008-04-06T21:19:00.000+05:30

Location

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How to go

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ಎತ್ತಿನ ಭುಜ - Ettina Bhuja

2008-04-05T14:56:00.010+05:30

Location

Shishila is a small village in Belthangadi taluk of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka.
village is famous for its ancient temple dedicated to Shishileshvar. Its very near to Dharmasthala. Shishila is 68 km east of Belthangady .
Climb is through dense forests this is what a real trekker needs. This is one of the most difficult trek i have gone after Kumara Parvatha.

Images

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How to go

From Dharmastala, take the road towards Kukke Subramanya. 10 kms on this road is Kokkada. Take a left turn here and travel for 15 kms to reach Shishila

or Hire a Jeep from Dharmasthala to Shishila.

Way to exit from peak:Mudigere Kottigehara route is just 2 kms from the peak.its best and easiest way to exit after a tiresome trek.

Where to stay

History

Useful links

http://adhitam.blogspot.com/2008/01/ettina-buja-trek-which-will-be-long.html

http://raghu.mark.googlepages.com/travelog:amedhikallu

http://aravindgj.blogspot.com/2007/12/ettina-bhuja.html

http://bharata.sulekha.com/blog/post/2006/11/trekking-in-charmadi-amedikallu.htm

http://agkrishna.blogspot.com/

Tips

There is a stream before the climb starts near Shishila and 1 km before the top, Dont ever never forget to carry water!!.

Take some warm clothes as it cud get cold in the midnight.

If you are not professional trekker better take a guide, i dont have contact of any of them but u can find one easily. Without a guide u cud get missed in Thick Forest.

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