Title: Adventure Trips You Can Plan in Karnataka
1Adventure Trips You Can Plan in Karnataka
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2Adventure Trips You Can Plan in Karnataka
- Anthargange in the Day Adventure and
Spiritualism - Your inner consciousness of spirituality, for
that is the meaning of Anthargange, will come
alive in its hilly terrain. The sacred waters of
the Anthargange stream are worshipped by offering
obeisance to Lord Vishnu. The natural caves,
created by volcanic activity, offer immense
opportunity for thrilling exploration caves so
narrow that enthusiasts will be left wondering
whether they will succeed in extricating
themselves from the narrow openings filtering
daylight through at the distant end. The dense
forests surrounding the cave and the presence of
wildlife add to the spine-tingling experience.
The added attractions are a chance to marvel at
the architecture of ancient temples, mingle with
the residents of villages atop the peak, and
enjoy the natural spring waters and, for the
brave- heated, there is rock climbing and
rappelling using carabineer and descender. All
these activities are packed into the 12 hours
from early morning to early evening.
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- Anthargange at Night Trek In the Misty
Moonlight - Anthargange, under the light of the moon, is
truly other-world experience. The night trek is a
never-to-be-forgotten experience. The trek path
offers a panoramic night view of dark green
valleys, rock pinnacles soaring into the night
sky and thick foliage all around the trail.
Feeling your way through the caves with only
torchlight to show the way is an unparalleled
experience. At the pinnacle, you can share
stories sitting around a bonfire. As day breaks
and you settle down for breakfast, you will still
be looking around, spellbound by the beauty. The
trekking group will leave from Bangalore in the
late evening and return there late morning on the
next day.
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- Avani Betta The Heart of the Ramayana
- The temple of Sita, known here as Avanisuta, is
situated at the summit of the hill of Avani
Betta, about one hour drive from Bengaluru. The
temple bears the imprint of the Nolamba dynasty
that ruled the region during the 12th century AD.
The trek is a challenge but quite do-able. The
first revelation en route is a charming cave
nestled between two huge boulders. This is where
the twins Luv-Kush battled against Lord Rama
while their Mother Sita watched. Passing through
the cave, you will discover a small room which is
where Mother Sita gave birth to Luv and Kush.
Further ahead, lies Valmiki Ashram, where the
sage, Valmiki, performed yagnas. Wish silently as
you pray here and legend says that your wishes
shall be fulfilled. The trek also takes you to
the natural pond where Mother Sita used to wash
the family clothes, and the Shiva Linga that was
installed by the Pandavas. This is a trek that
will be a delight for any archaeologist and all
Ramayan lovers. En route the trek, there will
also be time carved out for target shooting. The
visit to Avani Betta starts in the early morning
and the return to Bengaluru is in the early
evening.
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- Bandipur Trek Wild Eyes are Watching You
- With the exception of the Sunderbans of West
Bengal, tiger population has flourished the most
in the Bandipur-Nagarhole-Madumalai-Wayanad
forests. Bandipur is also home to elephants,
wild boar and deer. Wildlife aficionados will be
amazed at the sheer range of activities
elephant safari, wildlife safari, jeep safari,
elephant ride, nature walks and even a night trek
for the enterprising tourist. At the pinnacle of
Gopalaswamy Betta (the highest peak in the
region) stands the temple of Lord Krishna. A
miraculous phenomenon is the snow that falls on
the statue every day. Bandipur also has a small
fort, a legacy of Tippu Sultan, who used it to
conceal weapons and ammunition at the height of
the Anglo Mysore War. Spend quality time around a
camp fire before zipping yourself into a sleeping
bag and going into dreamland in the arms of
Mother Nature. The adventure to Bandipur is a two
days trip with home-stay arrangement.
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- Bilikal Ranganatha Swami Betta Monsoon Flora
and Fauna - Deep into the South-West monsoon is by far the
best time to visit Bilikal Ranganatha Swami
Betta, named after the temple of Sri Ranganatha
Swamy, situated at the crest of the hill. The
trek is a shade arduous but the rewards are
fabulous. The brilliant plant-life that surrounds
the route, the emerald green canopy for much of
the trail, the sudden sights of bear and
elephants strolling through the undergrowth and
the quietude in the forest will be life-long
memories The icing on the cake is the stunning
view from the hilltop - the green hued mountains
bordering Kanakpur and the verdant forests of
Savandurga away in the distance. This is a
12-hours trip with included for team games and
rappelling.
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- Brahmagiri Trek Natural Beauty Everywhere
- Gently rising mountains topped by lush greenery,
deafening waterfalls rolling eagerly over the
hillsides, gently streams and rivulets beauty
of nature everywhere you look. Coorg, locally
known as Kodagu, is home to the Brahmagir
Wildlife Sanctuary. Adjoining the Brahmagiri
Sanctuary is the Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.
These sanctuaries are rich in diverse species of
wildlife including Asian elephants, tigers,
leopards, snakes, etc. You can sit by the side of
placid streams and watch crocodiles moving
stealthily. Avian fans can bird watch predatory
kingfishers, wild parrots and gorgeous peacocks. - Active tourists have a choice of boating in the
streams or white-water river-rafting amidst the
river rapids. A visit to the Irrpu Waterfalls is
also on the program. You can also have you fill
of adventure activities high rope traverse on
zip lines, archery, and target shooting. This
will be a two nights trip one in a home-stay and
the second in tents under the night sky.
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- Gokarna Beach Listen to the Ocean
- Gokarna is at the confluence of the Arabian Sea
and the mountains of the Sahyadris. The trek is a
unique experience with the rock hills of
Sahyadris on one flank and the azure blue sea on
the other. The 8 kms. long trek will be over
while you are still mesmerized by the natural
beauty of the hills and the enchantment of the
sea. Pitch tent at Kudle beach and watch
spellbound, the shimmering orange shades on the
crest of the ocean waves, listen to the hypnotic
sound of the waves rushing to shore but return to
reality in time to wend your way back to the
home-stay. Gokarna is situated around 520
kilometres from Bengaluru so the holiday is
spread over two days.
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- Kabbal Durga Holiday under the Night Sky
- The name of the place is a fusion of two words
Kabbalamma, the presiding deity of the temple,
and Durga, the Hindi word for fort. After
reaching base camp, the trek to the fort and the
temple starts at midnight. The trek is an ascent
to the summit of a 250 metres high hillock where
the temple and the fort are located. Walk around
the fort in the rays of the early morning sunrise
and visit the temple to pay homage before
beginning the downhill hike. This is alte night
to early morning next day trip.
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- Kanakapura Camp Calling All Tourists
- Kanakapura Camp is located on the banks of the
Hosadoddi Lake which itself is on the fringe of
the Banathimari State Forest. There is something
here for everyone. For trekkers, there is a 6
kilometres trek to Devara Gudda and that includes
cave exploration. But the star attraction at the
camp is undoubtedly the water based activities
canoeing, kayaking, dinghy paddling and water
rafting on placid waters. If that is not enough,
there is also zip line traverse with a water
splash landing and rappelling. The camp is
located only 50 kilometres from Bengaluru but the
canvas of activities is so large that you can
easily spend two wonderful days.
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- Kaurava Kunda A Night Trek Par Excellence
- Made up of twin hills that derive their name from
the Pandavas and the Kauravas, the climb of 250
metres up sand filled steps is a wonderful night
trek. The shimmering greenery at the side of the
trail and the sand shining in the moonlight are
an exotic sight. Along the way, you will discover
Lord Shiva residing in a shrine. The trek is
moderately challenging. Once at the top, you can
sit around a bonfire and engage in star gazing
under a clear night sky. The morning sunrise will
bring with it a stunning view of Chikaballapur
village and its surrounding hillocks bathed in
sunlit greenery that is guaranteed to leave you
speechless.
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- Kemmangundi Treks and Home-stays
- Kemmangundi is for trekkers and is an overnight
road journey from Bengaluru. From the base camp
at the foot of the peak, it is a 7 kilometres
trek to the top that takes 1½ hour. The descent
is followed by the second trek of 7 kilometres to
the Hebble Waterfalls. The return journey
includes a visit to the Belur Temple. On the
adventure, you will stay in a home-stay though
the option of tents is also available.
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- Kodachadri The Mountain in a Forest
- Kodachadri is an overnight road journey from
Bengaluru. The Kodachadri mountain rises
majestically from the midst of the Moonambika
National National Forest (now designated as a
wildlife sanctuary). The forest shelters
endangered plant and animal species and hosts an
exciting hiking trail. The trail route includes a
roaring waterfall. At the end of day, you can
unwind around a camp-fire. The return journey on
the second day will include a stop-over at the
Nagara Fort.
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- Kumara Parvatha - Never Seen before Scenic Beauty
- Rated as one of the best trails in South India,
this 13.5 kilometres long uphill (rising to a
height of 1700 metres) trek is an outstanding
blend of physical endurance and scenic beauty.
The trail head is the Kukka Subramanya Temple and
the trek takes you through the dense Pushpagiri
forest. There are three distinct stages the
Shesha Parvatta, the Siddha Parvatta and finally
the Kumara Parvatta. - Once you conquer the peak you will be blessed
with an extraordinary view of the glowing orange
rising sun emerging from the horizon over the
turquoise blue Arabian Sea with lush evergreen
forests encircling it on all sides. - The adventure will begin late evening with an
overnight road journey from Bengaluru with the
return scheduled for the second day evening. You
will enjoy one night sleeping in a dormitory
zipped into a sleeping bag.
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- Kunti Betta Day Trek A Bee-Hive of Activities
- Kunti Betta has close links to the Ramayana,
being located in the Pandavpura Taluka (named
after the Pandavas), and christened after the
mother of the Pandavas. Kunti Betta is a minor
range of three mountains that rise to a height of
1000 ft. from mean sea level. The day trek
commences in the early morning and tourists will
be spoilt for choice of activities. Besides the
trek, there will be water boarding, swimming,
kayaking, rappelling, rock climbing, tree
climbing, and a ride in a motorized dinghy. You
will also visit the KRS dam, an engineering
marvel created by that extraordinary architect.
Sir M. Visvesvaraiah, built across the Kaveri
river. This is a one day trip and you will return
to Bengaluru in the late evening.
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- Kunti Betta Night Trek A Bonfire on the
Mountain-top - The night trek will begin with a late evening
pick up at Bengaluru and a 2 ½ hours road
journey to the base camp at the foot of the
mountains of Kunti Betta, named in honour of the
mother of the Pandavas. The briefing session will
take around 30 minutes and the trek will kick off
at just after midnight. Trekking uphill in the
moonlight is an amazing experience that
culminates in a stunning view of the Pandavpura
Lake and the surrounding countryside presenting a
picture postcard beauty. Sitting around a bonfire
at mountain top will heighten the sensation of
enjoyment.
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- Kunti Betta and Ramanagara Thrills and
Excitement - No trekkers resume is complete without the
inclusion of the 2882 metres climb to the top of
the Kunti Betta twin hills. Its a challenge and
fun for nature lovers and backpackers too and
includes diverse activities kayaking, swimming,
surfing, and rappelling. Ramanagara, situated
about 50 kilometres from Bengaluru, has a
mountainous terrain that formed the background
for the film Sholay that catapulted it to even
greater fame. You can spend a day of thrills and
excitement engaging in archery, target shooting,
chimney climbing, tree climbing, and rappelling
and display your latent talents in badminton,
volleyball and cricket all guaranteed to give a
never-before experience. This two days adventure
will help you re-establish communion with nature.
You will delight in sitting around a campfire and
sleeping out with the sky for your ceiling.
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- Kurinjal Trek The Splendour of Natural Beauty
- Kurinjal is located around 284 kilometres from
Bengaluru. The hill rises triumphantly from the
Kudremukh National Park which shelters a diverse
collection of flora and fauna. The 20 kilometres
trek is full of excitement including a walk
through a tropical rain forest, fording water
streams, reveling under mini waterfalls, and
relaxing on your back on soft green grassy slopes
under mild sunshine. You will be wide-eyed
taking in the splendor of the natural beauty all
around. At the top of the peak you will be
breathless viewing the majestic scenery and
feeling the whip of the strong breeze that is a
feature of the peak. This is a two days trip that
includes home-stay and a visit to the Somawathi
Waterfalls during the return journey. It is all
in all, an outing that will leave you shaking
your head in wonder at its pure beauty.
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- Madhugiri Let Your Heart Leap for Joy
- Did you know that Madhugiri (Honey Hill) is the
second largest monolithic rock in Asia? Located
100 kilometres from Bengaluru, the Madghigiri
peak is at a height of 3600 metres above mean sea
level. The trek is an exhilarating experience. On
the way up, you will also visit the fort of Hyder
Ali. From here onward, the trek becomes
challenging. The view from the rock-top is awe
inspiring. The dense Timmalpura Forest,
frequented by peahens and Indian bears, lies
below in all its natural splendor. Also nearby is
the Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve which is a
reserved forest (visiting is with prior
permission from the forest authorities) where
sightings of blackbuck and leopards will make
your heart leap for joy,
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- Makalidurga Night Trek Torchlight Trek
- Makalidurga is located around 60 kilometres from
Bengaluru, close to Ghati Subramanya, a famous
destination for pilgrims. The Makalidurga Fort,
which is the center of attraction, stands atop a
massive block of granite soaring 1,117 metres
into the sky. The trek to the top, starting at
dead midnight, will take around 2 ½ to 3 hours.
It will be a marvellous experience, navigating
the uneven terrain with torchlight flashing
amidst the rocks in the still, cold night. Spend
the remainder of the night in cozy sleeping bags
around a campfire, and at dawn, fill your heart
and your mind with a view of the extraordinarily
beautiful sunrise in the clear morning sky.
Before you begin the descent, visit the temple of
Lord Shiva with Nandi.
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- Manchinbele Dam Trip
- This is a 12 hours pleasure trip packed with team
games, swimming, kayaking and rappelling besides
trekking. The Manchinbele dam has been built
across the Arkavathi river but the water flow is
supplemented by the streams rushing eagerly down
from the Savandurga mountains. The satellite
control facility of the Indian Space Research
Orhanisation (ISRO) is nearby and you will also
see the famous Big Banyan Tree that has roots
extending across a mind-boggling 1 sq. kilometer
area. - Customised team packages include kayaking, raft
building, tube rafting and archery. The more
adventurous could choose a night outing which
will include a night out zipped into sleeping
bags in tents under a starlit sky. This is a 12
hours trip commencing early morning and ending in
the early evening.
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- Mullayanagiri Chikakmagalur Bababuden Giri
Theres Much More than Coffee - Translated, the name means the land of the
younger daughter. Chikkamagalur is world famous
for export of coffee and spices. Mullayyanagiri
and Babbudebgiri are the highest peaks on the
Deccan Plateau. The Manikyadhara waterfalls that
lie nearby are famous for the near freezing chill
of the water flow. This area is cradled by the
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary which houses bison,
leopards, sambhar deer and the endangered Malabar
squirrel. You could also join in a jeep safari to
reach the famous Hebbe Waterfall. Team outings
can be customized to include a wide range of
activities such as trekking, team games, tree
climbing, zip line traversing, camping, bonfire
and many more. - The adventure begins with an 8 hours overnight
road journey from Bengaluru. After fortifying
yourself with breakfast at a home-stay, you will
start the 2 ½ trek to the Bababuden peak. In the
afternoon, test yourself on the 2 ½ trek to the
top of Mullayyana Giri. Spend a relaxed evening
around a bonfire and sleep out in a tent. You
will return to Bengaluru the next evening.
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- Nandi Hills The Dizzying Tippus Drop
- Nandi Hills, just one hour drive from Bengaluru,
is embraced by the Tumkur- Chikballapur- Kolar
mountain ranges The River Arkavathy starts its
journey from the base of the hill and is a major
pilgrimage location. Your mind will be blown away
by the mist, fog and cool temperatures at the
peak where you will feel that you are standing
and walking in the clouds. You can enjoy the
thrills of rappelling and traversing from one
side to the other on a zip line. Stand at Tippus
Drop, within the fort of Tippu Sultan. The Drop
is at a height of 2000 feet and prisoners of
Tippu Sultan were dropped from here to their
certain death. The trek will take you through a
forest, a secret escape passage used by rulers in
emergencies and the horse faced door that leads
out onto the peak. The peak also has a childrens
garden, Tippus Palace where he used to reside
during the summer months and a 15th century
temple in honour of Lord Yoganarasimha.
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- Narayangiri Trek and a Host of Activities
- Narayangiri is a fascinating place for its huge
boulders, innumerable caves, temple of Lakshmi
Narasimha, and a number of forts constructed by
the Maharaja of Mysore, the Wodeyar dynasty. The
peak stands regally tall at a height of 3,800
feet. The trek will take you through the dense
Jalamangla Forests where lizards and peacock
sightings will zeal you. The peak is relatively
unexplored and after the halfway stage it becomes
steep for a short distance. The outing is a 12
hours adventure that will include tree climbing.
rappelling, mountain biking, archery and target
shooting etc. The adventure begins in the early
morning and will end in the early evening.
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- Nishani Motte Jungle Trail Trek
- Nishani Motte is a virgin mountain range of Coorg
that retains its pristine beauty. Beginning at
the Bangamandala in the south of Coorg, it skirts
Talacauvery before ending on the north of Coorg.
During the trek you will walk through white
waterfalls, plantations and along a jungle trail.
The tour will include a visit to the Abbey Falls,
Golden Temple, rafting, campfire dinner, and the
homeliness of a home-stay. This is a two days
trip that will commence with an overnight bus
journey from Bengaluru.
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- Ramanagar Day Trek Full of Mystery and
Excitement - Trekking is considered a great way to commune
with nature while de-stressing and reinvigorating
your mind and body. Ramanagar, located at just 50
kilometres from Bengaluru, beckons you to trek
through its rugged landscape, mysterious caves
and valleys. And, theres a host of adventure
activities including rock climbing, tree
climbing, chimney climbing, rappelling, zip-line
traverse, mountain biking, archery, target
shooting and go-karting to keep your adrenalin
pumping. For the water babies, there is a choice
of swimming and kayaking. You will leave at
sunrise from Bengaluru and return just after
sunset.
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- Ramanagara Night Trek The Mecca for
Rock-Climbers - Ramanagara, also known as Silk City is also a
rock climbing Mecca. Having been the location for
the shooting of the mega cinema hit Sholay, it
earned the sobriquets, Ramdevara Betta and
Sholay Hills. The night trek is a compelliong
experience beginning at sharp midnight and
passing through the reserve forest that stretches
up to Magadi. The quiet of the starlit night
creates a serene atmosphere that calms you
immensely. But, witnessing the sudden appearance
of nocturnal creatures of the forest is chilling
and thrilling. At mountain top, a bonfire and
sleeping bags will keep the chill away until day
breaks in all its glory, lighting up the green
forest and bringing the birds and animal awake.
Leave from Bengaluru in the late evening and
return the next day at mid-morning.
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- Sakleshpur Trek Home-stay and Campfires
- It is a hugely popular destination for trekkers
and campers. Agni Gudda or Fiery Mountain has a
panoramic view of the abundant rice terraces
lying below. The trip begins with an overnight
bus journey from Bengaluru. Trek time is around 2
hours and along the route you will pass through a
beautiful waterfall. In the afternoon, you can
visit Magajihalli Waterfalls, regarded by legions
of people as the most beautiful in Karnataka. The
next day you will be taken on a tour of the
Manjarabad Fort, which was constructed by Tippu
Sultan. You will enjoy home-stay comforts and
campfire dinners.
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- Savandurga Night Trek Midnight Trek and
Sleeping Bags - Savandurga is famous for being the highest
monolithic rock on the continent of Asia. The
Savandurga hills consist of two massive boulders
the Billigudda (white granite rock) and Karaganda
(black granite rock). The rocks rise to a height
of 1,226 metres above mean sea level. Located
only 50 kilometres from Bengaluru, the trek will
begin at midnight. It will take 2 ½ to 3 hours to
arrive at the hill top. Zip yourself into a
sleeping bag and sleep around a campfire under
the starlit sky. The next morning you will trek
down and begin the return journey to Bengaluru.
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- Sharavathi Backwaters Honnema Camping and a
Visit to the Jog Falls - The Sharavathi backwaters are the outcome of
construction of the Linganamakki dam on the
Sharavathi river. The backwaters extend over an
area measuring 65 kms. by 15 kms. The major
attraction is that the backwaters are for the
most part shallow though the depth at the central
part is unknown. You will camp on the banks of
the Sharavathi River. The program of activities
is mostly water based and will include kayaking,
boating and swimming although there are also
other activities such as tree climbing and
zip-line traverses. You will also visit the
famous Jog Falls. the second highest in India and
watch the waters plunge from a height of nearly 1
km.
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- Sidara Betta Trek to Your Hearts Content
- The major attraction for the itinerant tourist is
the temple of Lord Shiva (known as
Siddalingeswara) which is frequented by pilgrims.
It also has a great trekking landscape of
boulders, rocks, cave houses and unknown number
of caves. The trek path is not very demanding as
there are steps carved into the boulders though
you need to proceed with caution. The path is
surrounded by dense forests which are home to
diverse flora and fauna. The location is
especially good for bird-watching Yellow
Throated Bul-buls, Kingfishers, etc. Bears and
leopards also frequent the forest. You have a
choice of a day or night trek. Day trek will also
include rappelling and tree climbing. The trip
starts in the early morning from Bengaluru and
return is scheduled for early evening. - Turahalli Rock Climbers Hub
- A large number of huge boulders and rock
formation have made Turahalli a must-visit for
every rock climber and the location has become
known among the rock climbing community as Rock
Climbers Hub. The massive granite boulders are
spread out over more than 200 acres. The terrain
also presents excellent opportunity for
rappelling and traversing between boulders on a
zip line. This trip will start in the early
morning and conclude in the early evening.
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- Tadiandamol Spectacular Peak-top Views
- The adventure will begin with an 8 hours
overnight bus journey from Bengaluru to the
home-stay at Tadiandamol which lies in the Coorg.
Tadiandamol is the sixth highest peak in
Karnataka and the highest in the Coorg. The trail
path is not too strenuous except for the final
climb of around 300 metres. Along the way, you
will pass through the Shola jungle. The view from
the top is panoramic and you can feast your eyes
on the surrounding forested area and the
spectacular view of the famous coffee plantations
of Coorg. The other highlights of the trip are
rappelling, a visit to the Chelavara Falls,
Golden Temple and a 40ft. tall golden statue of
Buddha. - To Conclude
- Karnataka is a fascinating microcosm of India
with a galaxy of wildlife, flora and fauna,
temples, historical sites, and diverse
geographies that make wonderful opportunities for
outdoor activities. Visit Karnataka and combine
nature tourism with adventure tourism.