unexplored meenakshipura, mysore

Introduction:

Meenakshipura issituated at the back waters of KRS dam, and is a very serene and calm place. A small Village/hamlet in Mysore Taluk in Mysore District of the Karnataka State, India. It comes under the YadahalliPanchayath which belongs to the Mysore Division. It is located at 1 KM towards South from the  District headquarters of  Mysore and it is148 KM from State capital Bangalore

Meenakshipura is surrounded by theShrirangapattanaTaluk towards the  North , NanjangudTaluk towards the South , PandavapuraTaluk towards the North , Tirumakudal-NarsipurTaluk towards the  East .
Mysore ,Shrirangapattana , Nanjangud , Mandya are the nearby  known cities.


Demographics:

Kannada is the most widely spoken language in Meenakshipura
Transport
By Air
Nearest airport in Mysore
By Rail
Chamarajapuram Rail Way Station , Mysore Jn Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Meenakshipura.
By Road
Car Rental from Mysore to Meenakshipura is also available.

Tourism:

Students are finding new recreation spots. Like the unexplored Meenakshipura, located in the KRS (Krishna Raja Sagara) backwaters, around 30 kms from Mysore, which is attracting hordes of college students.
The number of students coming here has increased drastically over the years, since the spot is just about an hour from the Mysore city, students come here for a swim, spend the day here and return by evening. There have been no drowning incidents here unlike Balmuri which is not a safe place for swimmers anymore.The spot has remained undisturbed by commercial establishments. Recently, the Bollywood movie Rangrez, the remake of Tamil hit 'Nadodigal', was shot here. As was a song sequence of a Tamil movie.The ambience is completely different from the amusement parks. If there are no classes for 2-3 hours, students can easily come to these spots and return in time for the next class.

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mysore#References
http://www.quora.com/Visiting-and-Travel-in-Karnataka/What-are-the-best-ways-to-spend-time-in-Mysore-on-a-weekend-for-an-outsiders
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/22579/women-fish-cauvery.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/Youths-throng-Meenakshipura/articleshow/17211036.cms

AGUMBE SOUTH INDIA"S CHIRRAPUNJI

India, with its rich cultural heritage, languages, scenic beauty, and ancient tale of incredible drama, together make it the Incredible India. Here, human pasts still live. We are rushing headlong into the future, knowing what it means to belong to an ancient civilization. The Tourism industry is one of the main guiding factors that provides a platform to showcase our potential. It is growing rapidly with a contribution of GDP of 7.3% per year.

The Webster Dictionary defines benchmarking as “a standard by which something can be measured or judged”. Benchmarking is also defined by Camp simply as “the search for industry best practice that leads to superior performance”.

One of its most valuable resources is its mountains. Ranges like, the Himalayas, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Aravalli ranges play a very important role in attracting the tourists from all-over the world.

The Western Ghats start near the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra, and run approximately 1,600 km through the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu ending at Kanyakumari, at the southern tip of India.

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity in the world, they are abundant with life. Over 7,402 species of flowering plants,1814 species of non-flowering plants, 139 mammal species, 508 bird species, 179 amphibian species, 6000 insects species and 290 freshwater fish species call these sprawling hills their home. And it is likely that many more undiscovered species live here. It is extremely disheartening to know that at least 325 of these are globally threatened species.

Karnataka, which claims to be one state many worlds, covers a major part of Western-Ghats.  Hill stations here are still unexplored and more pristine than better known ones in South India.

 Agumbe, is one such hill station atop a high plateau in the Someshwara Ghats. Approximately 357 km west-northwest of Bangalore, nestled in the West coast region of South India amidst the valleys and waterfalls of Shimoga District, it is also called the Cherrapunji of south India due to the rainfall it receives. Added to the lush green view all around the attractions for the visitors it offers vast opportunities to the trekkers with its many trails, dense forests, picturesque waterfalls, misty peaks, sloping grasslands, and valleys submerged in clouds.

The most popular trekking trail starts from Agumbe and ends in Sringeri taking one through the imposing peak of Narasimha Parvatha.  A unique aspect of this two-day trek is that the entry and exit points are different.  Trekkers arrive at Agumbe to take the guided trek to the peak. After permission and registration at the local police station, the trek commences in the South-Southeast direction. A number of mesmerizing falls located near Hebri on Udupi-Agumbe Road make this trail more exciting and memorable. Koodlu Theertha is the first fall of the River Sita and is also known as Sita Falls. Jogi gundi falls flow with force from a cave and continues to flow as a stream through the hill. The whole place is covered with huge rocks which have been cut through to allow water to rush out. The water from these falls breathes life into the jungle all through the year irrespective of the season. A wide variety of flora with exotic colors and shapes, unusual insects, strange-looking frogs and reptiles, curious lizards, beautiful birds, exotic spiders, unique mushrooms and fungi can be seen throughout the trail. Agumbe’s proximity to the Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary and the Kudremukh National Park make it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, bird watchers and photographers. Endemic birds like the Malabar Trogon, the Yellow-browed Bulbul, Great  Hornbill and Sri Lankan Frogmouths are also found here among many others. 

From the earliest times, the mountains have been considered the abode of Gods and revered and worshipped. There are a number of references to the Sahyadris in the ancient epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as in some of the Puranas. In Ramayana they are described as majestic, Great Mountain with its many brightly coloured peaks, its brightly flowering woods, and forest tracts of sandalwood. There are hundreds of shrines and temples built atop the hills and innumerable caves and monuments dedicated to the divine all over the Western Ghats. Skanda Purana has a whole section called Sahyadri Kanda that provides description of over a hundred Tirthas (holy places in the vicinity of rivers) and eighty Kshetras (places of pilgrimage) in the Sahyadri range. Some of these temples like the Sri.Venugopala Temple, Sri.Sharadambe Temple, Sringeri Math, Sringeri, Horanadu, Sringeri can be found near Agumbe.

Sunset View Point rests on one of the highest peaks of the Western Ghats on the Udupi-Agumbe Road. It is ten minutes’ walk from Agumbe. On a fine evening, no photograph can do justice to the glorious sunset that can be seen from here over the Arabian Sea.

With so much to offer Agumbe has all the potential to be a global destination and famous trekking trail. Unfortunately, there are a number of factors that get in the way of realizing this dream. Lack of basic infrastructure, accommodation facilities and hospitals limit the   Lack of proper Roads, Poor connectivity especially from Bangalore and lack of Local transport facilities make accessibility to Agumbe difficult.

If the government, with the help of the local community and tourists takes measures to overcome all the above problems then AGUMBE can be set as a bench mark in Indian Tourism. Tourism destination benchmarking and the assessment of tourism management performances are a crucial and challenging task in the direction of evaluating tourism sustainability and reshaping tourism activities. But, it is a practice that has become more and more indispensable in today’s scenario where Sustenance of Environment plays a major role in Agumbe’s tourism development.

It's kullu manali a chilled - out journey

Travelling is my passion and now took it as my profession. My journey towards manali started 4m Bangalore. (The reason behind the travel is, as  intern to a adventure company for 45 days ) Train at 10:10 pm started in a smoother way without causing any delay. Next day it was very easy to spend the time with  a romantic book (half girlfriend). Time flew off , it was the time to get off from the train and hedded towards kashmire gate. From where I had my bus to kullu. ( train and bus tickets were booked in advance ) a local bus 402 helped me to reach kashmir gate from nizamuddin railway station. Spent time there roaming around each  corner of the place and was ready to departure at 10 p m.
  Reaching kullu made my dream come true and it was 14 hours journey 4m Delhi by bus . Nature beauty will keeps you busy  throughout ur journey the roaring river (byas) the snowpeak mountain will welcome you to their place. Stayed there at a hotel KULLU VALLEY where one can find extremely good nature view 4m the hotel.

Hotel kullu valley
Ph.no. - 01902 - 222223
Mob- +91 9218602233 / 29

Kullu has got many RIVER Rafting places as well as many trekking  places.
It was my time to move MANALI
There I got a bus form kullu bus stand
Which costed me 80 rupees . And the journey from Kullu to Manali was just an hour. Reached Manali at 2 pm and had my lunch In a restaurant and Romed around the MALL Road which is very famous over there and good for shopping too. At 4 pm I went to a temple (VASISTA AND RAMA TEMPLE)which is very nearby (3KM) from the MALL road. Returned back to the mall road at 8 PM and had my dinner in a southern Restaurant and went to my room which was already booked earlier.
Next day morning as a physical activity .. I walked to a temple (HIDAMBA TEMPLE) which is 3KM from my Room . The view while walking up the hill was awesome and could find a row of snow filled mountains together the Nature and it's beauty here was at its best . Came back to my room to get ready for my work. Later at 11 Am I started towards Solang valley which is 12km from Manali and bus tickets costed to 20 rupees to reach Solang vally. There in Solang valley one can experience paragliding and skeeing.
There are two kinds of paragliding @ solang valley

1) Medium fly (1000 INR)
2) Through ropeway (3000 INR)

Guide there at solang valley
Mr. KHIMY
Ph.no.- +919816296241

By experiencing both the activities came down to manali in the evening and started roaming around the mall road.
Now the next day my sightseeing was towards Old Manali where one can experience how manali was earlier in olden days. Old manali is 3 Km away from new manali.

old manali has got 2 major attractions
1. Manu temple
2. Club house
Manu temple which is 1.5 km from old manali has got a ancient temple.. and it is said that by this temple the name Manali came into existence

Club house is a club where one should get his day pass to enter the club. Here one can have the best shopping and adventure activities like River crossing and children games.
By visiting these attractions came back to my room at Mall road.

Need a Bikes/Jeep hire @ manali
Contact : Deepak thakur
Ph.no - +919816577243

Need to do a camping and do all adventure activities
Contact Teja Takur
Ph no.: +919816015926

Need to learn skiing ,snowboarding and all adventure activities ??
Contact Teja Takur
Ph no - 09816015926

7 routes for Biker's holiday plan

As travelling is my passion and now took it as profession.. It is a small experiment by me to provide you with some information about the motorable roads in India.

Road trips are exhilarating! And when you are a bike aficionado, the exhilaration transcends all limits of happiness and fun! India’s unfathomed beauty promises the most mesmerizing biking experience, where you haveto never compromise on adventure. WaytoIndia brings to you some of the best bike trips in India that are a true delight for adventure lovers and travel bugs.

7 Best Bike Trips in India

1.Manali – Ladakh

If you are a hardcore biker and haven’t yet traveled through the most amazing biking trail that leads to the heaven on the earth, then you haven’t experienced anything! The journey from Manali to Ladakh is undoubtedly one of the best motorcycling routes in India. Majestic mountain passes, breathtaking scenic beauty, rich Buddhist culture, one of the world’s highest motorable roads, and the mesmerizing feeling of being in heaven makes the ride once-in-a-lifetime experience. True bike lovers will be spoilt for choices – sand dunes of Nubra Valley, the highest Khardung La pass, the beautiful Zanskar Valley, high altitude lake like Pangong Tso, or the Buddhist monasteries – the experiences to enliven are aplenty.

Popular route: Manali – Rohtang La – Tandi/Keylong – Sarchu – Tanglang La – Upshi – Leh. From Leh, one can take routes to Khardung La and Nubra.

Time taken: 12 days (approx.)

Best time: April to August

Road condition: High altitude mountain passes, rugged terrain, and slopes

Travel Tips: Beware of acute mountain sickness because of extreme high altitude. Carry abundant tinned food, water and warm clothes.

2.Mumbai – Goa

Riding a Royal Enfield en route the meandering Western Ghats, via NH 17, transcends the boundaries of all excitement and fun. The route from Mumbai to Goa is one of the top 10 bike trails in India, offering stunning views of the Western Ghats, Karnala Bird Sanctuary, and River Vashisti. On your adventurous bike riding tour, you can have the opportunity to discover the unspoiled beaches of Ganpatipule or the beautiful village of Malvan, which houses the renowned Sindhudurg Fort.

Popular route: Mumbai – Ratnagiri – Goa

Time taken: 1 day (depending on stops)

Best time: October to February

Road condition: Smooth roads

Travel Tips: Beware of heavy traffic jam caused by trucks in some popular city junctions

3.Shimla – Spiti Valley

For somewhat unique experience and unparalleled natural beauty, head off to Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh on your bike, right from Shimla. Riding through the Hindustan – Tibet Highway that takes you to Spiti Valley is enough to make chills run down your spine. Unravel the highest villages of the world, while places like Tabo, Kaza, Pin Valley and Spiti promises true remoteness. Snow-capped shrines, stunning view of River Sutlej, and beautiful apple and apricot orchards at Kinnaur and Bapsa ensures the most enchanting experience.

Popular route: Shimla – Bapsa – Kinnaur – Recong Peo – Kalpa – Kaza – Tabo – Spiti

Time taken: 3 days (approx.)

Best time: April to October

Road condition: A mix of rugged terrain and smooth highway roads, with sharp turns

Travel Tips: Stay away from bike riding if you have vertigo or mountain sickness

4.Jaipur – Ranthambore

Ride through the vibrant Thar Desert, traveling from Rajasthan’s Pink City to the land of exotic Wilderness, Ranthambore. One of the best bike routes in India, riding through the ravishing sand dunes proves the hell of a ride! Many bikers head off directly to Ranthambore, while others enjoy riding through the Jaipur – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer circuit as well. Have the most fascinating biking experience ever, which presents a mix of desert’s unfathomed beauty, allure of luxurious palaces, and wilderness of Ranthambore.

Popular route: Jaipur – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer

Time taken: 1 to 2 days (approx.)

Best time: November to February

Road condition: Moderate road conditions

Travel Tips: Considering tremendous heat of the desert, wear light travel clothes and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

5.Guwahati – East Khasi Hills

Perhaps not a popular bike trail, but a ride from Guwahati to East Khasi Hills undoubtedly promises one of the most memorable experiences ever. After all, why wouldn’t an adventure lover be interested in riding through the wettest place in this world! Highest waterfalls in India, pretty women, unique culture, creepy living root bridges, and cleanest village in the country are enough reasons to make the state of Meghalaya worth considering for special motorbike ride.

Popular route: Guwahati – Shillong – Cheerapunji – East Khasi Hills

Time taken: 5 days (approx.)

Best time: October to February

Road condition: Rugged terrain, mountain slopes, as well as smooth roads

Travel Tips: Beware of landslides, which is most common in Meghalaya. The roads are slippery, especially in Cheerapunji.

6.Pollachi – Chalakudy

If you are in pursuit of exotic wilderness and breathtaking scenic beauty, the route connecting Pollachi in Tamil Nadu and Chalakudy in Kerala ensures an amazing motorcycling experience. One of the best motorcycling trails in South India, the route takes you through tropical rainforests, mesmerizing cloud forests, and evergreen forests in India. You can also witness beautiful waterfalls, reservoirs and dams, which are gushing with water throughout the year. Being a part of Vazhachal Forest Reserve and Anaimalai Tiger Reserve, confrontation with wildlife is not surprising.

Popular route: Pollachi – Valparai – Vazhachal – Athirapally – Chalakudy

Time taken: 3 to 5 days (depending on stops)

Best time: All year around

Road condition: Moderate to good road conditions

Travel Tips: Beware of wildlife confrontations

7.Siliguri – Gangtok

When it comes to popular bike trails in India, North East is a sheer goldmine. Riding from Siliguri in West Bengal to Gangtok in Sikkim, via Darjeeling and Kalimpong, is one of the most favorite routes of travel bugs. While the winding and steep mountain routes will test your motorcycle riding skills, the picturesque beauty of Mount Kanchenjunga and a cultural mix of Buddhism and Hinduism will leave you completely in awe. A route perfect for all seasons, this is a must-try biking trail that will amaze even the most jaded riders.

Popular route: Siliguri – Darjeeling – Kalimpong – Gangtok

Time taken: 3 days (depending on stops)

Best time: All year around except monsoon

Road condition: A mix of steep and winding roads, sharp turns, and good road

Travel Tips: Beware of landslides and torrential rains during monsoon

It's Kullu-Manali a chilled-out journey

Travelling is my passion and now took it as my profession. My journey towards manali started 4m Bangalore. (The reason behind the travel is, as  intern to a adventure company for 45 days ) Train at 10:10 pm started in a smoother way without causing any delay. Next day it was very easy to spend the time with  a romantic book (half girlfriend). Time flew off , it was the time to get off from the train and hedded towards kashmire gate. From where I had my bus to kullu. ( train and bus tickets were booked in advance ) a local bus 402 helped me to reach kashmir gate from nizamuddin railway station. Spent time there roaming around each  corner of the place and was ready to departure at 10 p m.
  Reaching kullu made my dream come true and it was 14 hours journey 4m Delhi by bus . Nature beauty will keeps you busy  throughout ur journey the roaring river (byas) the snowpeak mountain will welcome you to their place. Stayed there at a hotel KULLU VALLEY where one can find extremely good nature view 4m the hotel.

Hotel kullu valley
Ph.no. - 01902 - 222223
Mob- +91 9218602233 / 29

Kullu has got many RIVER Rafting places as well as many trekking  places.
It was my time to move MANALI
There I got a bus form kullu bus stand
Which costed me 80 rupees . And the journey from Kullu to Manali was just an hour. Reached Manali at 2 pm and had my lunch In a restaurant and Romed around the MALL Road which is very famous over there and good for shopping too. At 4 pm I went to a temple (VASISTA AND RAMA TEMPLE)which is very nearby (3KM) from the MALL road. Returned back to the mall road at 8 PM and had my dinner in a southern Restaurant and went to my room which was already booked earlier.
Next day morning as a physical activity .. I walked to a temple (HIDAMBA TEMPLE) which is 3KM from my Room . The view while walking up the hill was awesome and could find a row of snow filled mountains together the Nature and it's beauty here was at its best . Came back to my room to get ready for my work. Later at 11 Am I started towards Solang valley which is 12km from Manali and bus tickets costed to 20 rupees to reach Solang vally. There in Solang valley one can experience paragliding and skeeing.
There are two kinds of paragliding @ solang valley

1) Medium fly (1000 INR)
2) Through ropeway (3000 INR)

Guide there at solang valley
Mr. KHIMY
Ph.no.- +919816296241

By experiencing both the activities came down to manali in the evening and started roaming around the mall road.
Now the next day my sightseeing was towards Old Manali where one can experience how manali was earlier in olden days. Old manali is 3 Km away from new manali.

old manali has got 2 major attractions
1. Manu temple
2. Club house
Manu temple which is 1.5 km from old manali has got a ancient temple.. and it is said that by this temple the name Manali came into existence

Club house is a club where one should get his day pass to enter the club. Here one can have the best shopping and adventure activities like River crossing and children games.
By visiting these attractions came back to my room at Mall road.

Need a Bikes/Jeep hire @ manali
Contact : Deepak thakur
Ph.no - +919816577243

Need to do a camping and do all adventure activities
Contact Teja Takur
Ph no.: +919816015926

Need to learn skeeing ??
Contact Teja Takur
Ph no - 09816015926

Malenadu, a small history and the imp places to visit in malnadu

God's own country, one is told, is in Kerala. But that is only part of God's own country, which extends north into Karnataka also. While this region is called Wyenad in Kerala, it is called Malnad in Karnataka. It is only that there has not been much commercial hype on Malnad in the media .. at least not as much as what one reads about Kerala. That is one of the biggest advantages for the serious traveller who will find Malnad to be a quiet retreat, far from the madding crowd. Miles and miles of forests, acres of plantations, rolling hills, gurgling streams, scenic water falls, exotic flora and fauna, picture perfect houses, very friendly locals, temples and places steeped in history, ... everything is in Malnad. It is undoubtedly a photographers delight where every shot can turn out to be picture-perfect.

Thirthahalli, a small town 55 kms from Shimoga and 330 kms from bangalore is the centre of Malnad region. This town is located on the banks of river Tunga. Thirthahalli has an affluent Archeological history with Neolithic rocks in the Kunda hills near Agumbe and potholed burial chambers found at Arehalli near Thirthahalli. There are many tourist destinations in and aroud Thirthahalli such as, Kuppalli, Kavaledurga, Kundadri, Kodachadri, Agumbe, Chibbala Gudde etc.The myth of the origin of Thirthahalli dates back to Ancient History. It is believed that Parusharama, a sage, chopped off his mother Renuka's head following his father's orders. Later Parusharam washed the blood stains by dipping it in various rivers but was unsuccessful. Finally he was able to wash it in the river Tunga that flows in Thirthahalli and that place was called as Rama Thirtha and the name originated as Thirhthahalli. Rama Mantapa was built where Parusharama cleaned his axe and Hindus consider Thirthahalli as a holy place where a dip in the river will cure one's sins.

The thick deciduous forests tend to make the weather a little humid during winter and spring. Monsoons bring heavy rains and the region comes alive with hundreds of streams. The rivers are full and the cascading falls are a treat to the eyes.

Homestays are a perfect way to stay in Malnad where you can stay with the family who own the homestay and the experience could be unique. Bananki is one such homestay about 9 kms from Thirthahalli. There are many others in proximity too. Typically, the homestays provide clean, comfortable and a homely environment to stay and cost around Rs.1,500/- per person per night. This includes room and board consisting of 3 meals - typical Malnad cuisine. Many homestays let you taste their own in-house wines in quaint flavours - apple, banana, jackfruit and many such exotic varieties.

There are several other places to visit around Thirthahalli.

Kuppali or Kavishaila is the ancestral house of National poet Kuvempu. His house is now converted as a monument paying tribute to the great poet of Karnataka. Kavishaila is the hill top where Kuvempu once sat and relished the beauty of nature.

Agumbe, well known for the sunset in the Ghats in Karnataka has a rich natural beauty to ponder on.  The ghat has hairpin curves and rich with flora and fauna. Travellers will be enthralled by this beautiful place which is 27 Kms from Thirthahalli.  Driving on a pleasant evening to this spot will be a nice experience. Agumbe has the distinction of of recording among the highest annual rainfall in India.

The famous Jog falls is about 100 kms from T.halli where the river Sharavathi comes cascading down 900 feet into a gorge from different locations. The beauty of the falls lies in the different cascades that seem to fall down in different ways; majestically in one location - called Raja, with a thunderous roar in another location - called Roarer, sensuously in one - called Rani, and very swiftly in another - called Rocket. The falls are among the highest in India and will leave the tourist feeling in awe, especially during the rainy season.

Kundadri, a mountain peak close to Thirthahalli is covered with dense forest in the Western Ghats. There is a simple 17th century Jain temple on the top, with two small ponds formed by the rock with lotus all through the year. The water level in the pond is reportedly constant all through the year..

Varahi is located amidst the rich greenery of Malnad and is well known for underground hydro electric powerhouse. This place is also attractive for its backwaters..

Kavaledurga is located 20 Kms from Thirthahalli and has a rich historical background. There is an ancient fort constructed by a local chieftain Shivappanayaka. Travellers can get  panaromic views of the Western Ghats from the top of Kavaledurga.

A fish sanctuary in Thirthahalli, Chibbalagudde is located 10 Kms from the city.  This place is also known for Sidhi Vinayaka temple and a lot fishes that wait for the devotees and tourists. This is one of the enchanting places to visit in Thirthahalli. This is one of the bird sanctuaries in Karnataka that receives variety of birds from across the globe during rainy season. These birds come every year and bird watchers find this place a relishing experience.

Huncha is situated 60 Kms from Shimoga, heart of Malnad. This place is popular for the Jain Mutt which was established centuries back by the monks belonging to the Nandi Sangha of Shri Kunda

Kodachadri is a magnificent place for trekkers. It is quite popular for the rich flaura and fauna. Photographers can capture the beautiful landscapes and even wild animals in Kodachadri. Travelers can also reach the hill top by hiring local jeeps.

Sringeri is a hill town located about 50 kms from T.halli. It is well-known as the site of the first math established by Adi Shankaracharya, the renowned exponent of the Advaita philosophy, in the 8th century. Located on the banks of the river Tunga, the place is famous for the Sharadamba temple. The math provides free lunch everyday for the thousands of visitors who throng the place. This is characteristic of all the temples in that area.

Located close by is Horanadu which is probably the show-case for Malnad region. A photographers delight, the place offers some of the best locales for tourists to immerse themselves in nature.

Going west, Malnad region gradually merges into the coastal region, with the azure Arabian Sea providing the perfect backdrop for the rich green tapestry of forests and plantations.

All in all, travel to Malnad should be on top of any serious tourist visiting Karnataka.

An Unexplored destination -Purdal

Location of Purdal :

Purdal is a small village near Shimoga district , Karnataka which is 9.6 KM from shimoga city . This village is situated on the bank of river tunga badra and on the way towards Sagara.

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Purdal, a small village which is very rich in its natural beauty and very notable for its flora and fona. It is a calm place which hardly receives the tourists from places. Purdal has got a dam built over the subsidiary river Tunga Badra. The road leading to purdal with semi forest is treat to watch. There is a water reservoir to store the water from the nearby steep areas. It is a major water supplier for the village which is 8 KM from the Dam. Purdal temple, where the lord vinayaka is worshiped by whole of the village population is notable. This place has a very good scenic beauty and which is equally good for photography.

Purdal as a tourist destination:

·       It mainly attracts the adventure seekers who can take a nature walk to Purdal village from Shimoga and also Boating can be done .

·       It is a very good place for family outings because of its scenic beauty.

·       Old age people may visit the temples in purdal

·       It also attracts children for the sunset at the Dam.

·       It even attracts the bird watchers for the species of birds which are seen over there

·       Different species of Birds which are seen they are

Ø ROBIN

Ø SUN BIRD

Ø LAPWING

·       Purdal attracts all the category of people to its place.

Nearby places which could be visited :

Ø Lion safari

Ø Sakkare bayalu Elephant camp

Ø Shivappa Nayaka Palace

Ø Shettyhalli wild life sanctuary

Ø Tunga badra Dam

Ø Mendagadde Bird sanctuary

How to get into:

·       Frequent Buses from all over the districts to Shimoga districts of Karnataka

·       Nearest Railway Station and Bus stand is  at Shimoga city.

·       Nearest airport is Mangalore International airport .

·       From shimoga there are no frequent buses to the village ,there are only four busses/day.

·       Taxi is available from Shimoga city.

·       It can be reached in two ways, one towards Sagara another from Anupinakatte road.

Demerits of the place:

·       No proper transportation facilities.

·       No securities from the Police Department.

·       No proper route map which shows direction as well as information.

·       No accommodation or food facilities etc.

If the place is improved further it will be a perfect destination for tourists in Karnataka