India /Karnataka /Belgaum / Nersa
Nersa represents nature at her scenic best. The green hills and the lush forests of the Western Ghats are ideal for trekking, bird watching and animal spotting. A holiday at Nersa can include a visit to nearby locations like Bhimgarh, Kongla, Abnali and Jamgoan. Some of these locations are rather inaccessible and the only option is to walk. The tough trek should appeal to those who love the great outdoors and sightings of hundreds of birds, butterflies and local fauna make it truly worthwhile. One of the unforgettable sights of Nersa are the bats of Talevadi. There are more than 40 species of bats spotted here. The Barapedi cave in the Londa Forest is home to more than 200 bats.
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Category : Hill Station
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 591302
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Best Time to Visit: Throughout the yea
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Nersa is an offbeat destination in the state of Karnataka and is relatively unknown among tourists. Nersa is a tiny hamlet and has been engaged in eco tourism in the form of jungle safaris. Located in a secluded area of the Western Ghats in Belgaum district, Nersa can be reached by a 9 hour drive from the city of Bangalore and is close to the boundary of neighbouring state of Goa and Karnataka Nersa is basically a destination for travelers interested in relaxing in an isolated, quiet and natural surrounding. It is a part of the proposed Bhimgarh Sanctuary and is a heavily forested area, thus regularised jeep safaris are organised to take one on a wildlife tour. A popular destination among ornithologists, there are almost 276 species of bird seen here. Apart from resident birds, it is also home to many migratory species such as Ceylon frogmouth and paradise flycatcher. A laid back, serene, and peaceful location, Nersa is best suited for nature lovers who want to experince a rural setting. The forest of Nersa also provides one a chance to explore its forest through trekking. Inside the forest one can visit the Bhimgad stone fortress and view the beautiful monolithic grant structure called Syntheri Rock, almost 300 feet in height. The forest of Nersa apart being home to many wild animals, are also home to bats in the talvedi region and Krishnapur area of Mahadai Valley. Close to Nersa one can visit another nature bound place of Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary which is famous for its herd of elephants. Nersa is also an important agricultural belt for sugarcane, groundnut and paddy cultivation.
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By Air : Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport to Nersa. Situated at a Distance of about 505 km from this hill station, the airport caters to the transportation requirements of both domestic and international tourists. Bangalore airport is well connected to European, Asian, American and Middle East countries
By Train : Khanapur Railway Station is the nearest railhead to Nersa, situated at a distance of about 18 km. However, tourists coming from other parts of India can take trains to Belgaum Railway Station, which is connected to major Indian towns and cities. The station is situated around 38 km from Nersa. On reaching here, tourists can hire taxis and cabs to reach Nersa.
By Bus : Tourists can take KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) buses from Bangalore to reach Nersa. Private luxury buses are also available from Bangalore to Nersa.
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