India /Karnataka /Shimoga /Agumbe

Barkana Falls is located near Agumbe in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Barkana Falls are among the ten highest waterfalls in India. Barkana falls are formed by the Sita river. Currently Barkana falls are the prime source of one of the hydro electric projects in Karnataka. It is a wonderful location for sightseeing and enjoying a picnic, but beware of the leeches during the rainy season.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

July to September.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: Guide is not required for Barkana Fall.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Dodda Mane ;  Near Bus Stand, Agumbe, Karnataka. ; Ph/M –  +91-8181-233075 ; Food Serve –  Pure vegetarian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.

Bus : Nearest Bus Station is Sagara and Jogfalls Bus Stop.

Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.

Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.

Others : 0

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police :100
• Fire :101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Shimoga /Hosanagara

Kunchikal Falls is located near Masthikatte-Hulikal in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kunchikal Falls also called Kunchikal Abbe. Kunchikal falls are formed by Varahi river. Varahi River cascades down hundreds of rocks near Hulikal (Ghati Temple), Hosanagara taluk, Shimoga District.Kunchikal falls cascades down rocky boulders and total height of this fall is 455 meters (1,493 feet) and this height makes this falls as highest waterfalls of India. The total length of cascade exceeds 1 km. After construction of Mani Dam near Masthikatte and underground power generation station near Hulikal, Shimoga district, the water flow to this falls is greatly reduced and visible only during rainy season.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

July to September.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: Guide is not required for Kunchikal Falls.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Dodda Mane ;  Near Bus Stand, Agumbe, Karnataka. ; Ph/M –  +91-8181-233075 ; Food Serve –  Pure vegetarian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.

Bus : Nearest Bus Station is Sagara and Jogfalls Bus Stop.

Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.

Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.

Others : 0

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police :100
• Fire :101
• Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Shimoga /Sagara

Linganmakki Dam is located in the Sagara taluka about 6 km from Jog Falls. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Linganamakki dam is one of the major water supply and power generating reservoir situated in Shimoga district which was constructed in 1964. Sharavathi river has been dammed to form Linganamakki dam which spreads for almost 120 km area in Sagara Taluk. Dam has been water source for wild animals and forest of Western Ghats.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

July to September.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: Guide is not required for Linganmakki Dam

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.

Bus : Bus facility is available till Kargal and from there one has to take private auto Rickshaws to reach place. Private vehicles can reach the place easily but permission is required to enter the premises.

Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.

Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Visitors are restricted to power generation area and one has to take permission from Authority with genuine reason to see the place.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100/326067
• Fire : 101/326800
• Ambulance : 102/326666, 326599

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Shimoga /Sagara

Thyvare Koppa Lion & Tiger Reserve is situated at 12 km from Shimoga on the way to Jog Falls. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Thyvare Koppa Lion & Tiger Reserve is another natural sightseeing destination of Jog-Falls. This reserve is located inside the Shettihalli Sanctuary near the Tunga Anicut Dam and spread over a total area of 200 hectares. The reserve is famous for its rare variety of tigers and lions along with bears, deer and birds.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

Summer: 7.00 AM – 6.30 PM
Winter: 7.00 AM – 6.30 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.

Bus : Nearest Bus Station is Sagara and Jogfalls Bus Stop.

Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.

Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100/326067
• Fire : 101/326800
• Ambulance : 102/326666, 326599

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Shimoga /Sagara

Tunga Anicut Dam is situated at 12 km from Shimoga. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Tunga Anicut Dam is the most popular picnic spot near Jog-Falls surrounded by green paddy fields and arecanut plants. This dam lies near the rocky Tungabhadra River within the premises of Shettihalli Sanctuary. The Dam is surrounded by teak jungles and it also provides a panoramic view of the Bababudain Giri Range. There is also a small tiger reserve namely Thyvare Koppa Lion & Tiger Reserve situated near this dam.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

July to September.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: Guide is not required for Tunga Anicut Dam

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.

Bus : Nearest Bus Station is Sagara and Jogfalls Bus Stop.

Train : Shimoga is well connected by railways. Falling under the South Western Railways’, the Shimoga town railway station is connected with Talguppa. The station falls under the Bangalore-Talguppa rail route. Bangalore-Shimoga Express regularly plies up and down the route. The nearest main railhead is Tarikere Junction Railway Station.

Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.

Others : 0

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100/326067
• Fire : 101/326800
• Ambulance : 102/326666, 326599

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Shimoga /Sagara

Jog falls situated in Sagara taluk in Shimoga district and is 30 km. from the city of Sagara. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gerusoppe Falls. Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls with a height of 335 m (1100 ft)in Meghalaya.The Sharavati, flowing over a very rocky bed about 250 yards wide, here reaches a tremendous chasm, 290 m (960 ft) deep, and the water comes down in four distinct falls. Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river Sharavathi. The power station has been operational since 1948 and is of 120 MW capacity, one of the largest hydroelectric stations in India at that time and a small source of electric power for Karnataka now.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

July and August.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: Guide is not required for Sharavati River Jog Falls.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Sri Ranga Homestay ;  State Highway 50, Jog Falls, Karnataka 577435. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.

Bus : Nearest Bus Station is Sagara and Jogfalls Bus Stop.

Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.

Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Police : 100/326067
• Fire : 101/326800
• Ambulance : 102/326666, 326599

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Murudeshwar

Kethapayya Narayan Temple is situated at Mudbhatkal in Bhatkal and is few kilometres from Murudeshwara. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kethapayya Narayan Temple is famous for its Vijayanagara style of architecture and beautifully carved sculptures. Tourists can come across the four pillared Navaranga, a kind of a hall along with statues of Ashta Dikpalakas that stand as guards in the eight directions. Moreover, tourists can also witness the walls that are carved with different figures and various scenes from the Ramayana like Putra Kamesti, Rama Pattabhisheka and Vanavasa. At the entrance of the temple, stands a huge dhwajastambha which is a flag pillar.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

6.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Hotel Kwality ;  Edapally Panvel Hwy, Bhatkal, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available in Murudeshwara from airport and railway station.

Bus : Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

Train : Nearest railway station is Murudeshwar. But some trains do not stop here. Therefore another Nearest station is Bhatkal station.

Air : Nearest airport is also at Mangalore. Daily flights operate from Bangalore to Mangalore. Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

Others : Auto-rickshaws are also available in Murudeshwara.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101
• Emergency response : 108

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Murudeshwar

Khalifa Masjid is situated near River Sharabi, Murudeshwar, Bhatkal, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Khalifa Masjid is one of the oldest mosques situated in Bhatkal, which was built on the banks of river Sharabi. The mosque is believed to be more than 200 years old, which was completely demolished in 1966. However, later in 1972, it was reconstructed with two high rising minarets.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Chillies Restaurant ;  National Highway 17, Bhatkal 581320, India ; Ph/M –+91 99 80 326265; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available in Murudeshwara from airport and railway station.

Bus : Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

Train : Nearest railway station is Murudeshwar. But some trains do not stop here. Therefore another Nearest station is Bhatkal station.

Air : Nearest airport is also at Mangalore. Daily flights operate from Bangalore to Mangalore. Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

Others : Auto-rickshaws are also available in Murudeshwara.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101
• Emergency response : 108

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Murudeshwar

Sultani Masjid is situated at Bhatkal, Murudeshwara, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

N.A.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Hotel Kwality ;  Edapally Panvel Hwy, Bhatkal, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available in Murudeshwara from airport and railway station.

Bus : Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

Train : Nearest railway station is Murudeshwar. But some trains do not stop here. Therefore another Nearest station is Bhatkal station.

Air : Nearest airport is also at Mangalore. Daily flights operate from Bangalore to Mangalore. Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

Others : Auto-rickshaws are also available in Murudeshwara.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101
• Emergency response : 108

Gallery

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India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Murudeshwar

Noor Masjid is situated on NH-17, Murudeshwara, Bhatkal, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Noor Masjid is often considered one of the prominent mosques of Karnataka and is located in the middle of the town on the National Highway. Originally built in 1966, the old version of the mosque was demolished and replaced by this new one in 1987. It is estimated that thousands of Muslims can pray in this masjid at a time.

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimum 30 minutes

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Vittala Cafe ;  N.A. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available in Murudeshwara from airport and railway station.

Bus : Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

Train : Nearest railway station is Murudeshwar. But some trains do not stop here. Therefore another Nearest station is Bhatkal station.

Air : Nearest airport is also at Mangalore. Daily flights operate from Bangalore to Mangalore. Murudeshwar is well connected by road and most buses plying on the NH-17 between Mangalore and Mumbai stop at Murudeshwar. There are overnight buses also from Bangalore to Murudeshwar.

Others : Auto-rickshaws are also available in Murudeshwara.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101
• Emergency response : 108

Gallery

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