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Focus areas are travel and visa tips, destination guides, experiential travel stories and traveling as a vegetarian."},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/posts\/default"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/-\/Adventure+Travel?alt=json-in-script"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/search\/label\/Adventure%20Travel"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/-\/Adventure+Travel\/-\/Adventure+Travel?alt=json-in-script\u0026start-index=26\u0026max-results=25"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"157"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"25"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-1530463712354230971"},"published":{"$t":"2022-07-21T12:56:00.004+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-07-21T12:56:35.518+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adventure Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Athirapally Falls"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"India"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kerala"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tamil Nadu"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Valparai"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Vazhachal Forest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Wildlife Holidays"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pristine Vazhachal Rainforest Highway: A special road trip hot spot"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The dense Vazhachal forest between Athirampally Waterfalls and Valparai\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The dense Vazhachal forest between Athirampally Waterfalls and Valparai\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjkDQuJAQQTRfRADgm2J8BvpkFZgL7YOdqJwDFwNLhYiNC4dwrMlP9dn_dohx482H3krFeVr62uuZMUHwVwNFYoiGwayRJ2IC0mwwShrzL_-aPgXH9NwzzKvKTdtETTKLx_Wpx3gA7L3lIB-st-oh3VNbNgpCNpZvBdZNh2KlxxA9vlsqisCeP45Zyo=s16000\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"800\" \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is one of India’s most pristine rainforests. It is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2013\/04\/vazhachal-forests-fresh-lease-of-oxygen.html\"\u003Efresh lease of oxygen in Kerala\u003C\/a\u003E. It is one of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2012\/05\/valparai-to-athirapally-one-of-top.html\"\u003Etop tropical motorcycle routes in India\u003C\/a\u003E. I am talking about Vazhachal forest that connects \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2011\/10\/valparaithe-unsung-hill-station-of.html\"\u003EValparai\u003C\/a\u003E, the unsung hill station of India with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2012\/05\/athirapally-falls-niagara-of-kerala.html\"\u003EAthirapally Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, the Niagara falls of Kerala.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis forest highway, a plastic free zone, offers a beautiful mix of cloud rainforests, tropical rainforests, waterfalls, many reservoirs, mountain streams, tea estates, coffee estates, curvy ghat roads and oodles of greenery. It is also an important wildlife corridor as it connects the Anaimalai tiger reserve and Parambikulam tiger reserve with the Sholayar reserve forest, Vazhachal forest and Chimmony wildlife sanctuary. This highway is an integral part of the elephant migration corridor and that is why vehicles are not allowed to ply here between 8 pm and 6 am to prevent any elephant – human conflict. While you might spot wild elephants and wild gaurs on this route from time to time, you will almost always spot lion tailed macaques, bonnet macaques, malabar giant squirrels, nilgiri langurs and tropical birds of paradise if you drive slowly and keep a keen eye out for any movement amidst the dense forest cover.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EFor most people, the Vazhachal rainforest highway is just a means to connect to Athirapally falls, Vazhachal falls, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2012\/05\/poringalkuthu-reservoir-nestled-in.html\"\u003EPoringalkuthu reservoir\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2012\/08\/sholayar-dam-nestled-in-pristine.html\"\u003ESholayar dam\u003C\/a\u003E, the vast tea estates and hill station of Valparai and\/or the other tourist attractions in and around Valparai. But, for me, this rainforest highway is a destination in itself.     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The Vazhachal forest highway between Valparai and Athirampally Waterfalls\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The Vazhachal forest highway between Valparai and Athirampally Waterfalls\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p170799722-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003EFor a few years during and prior to covid, this forest highway was open only to four wheelers. However, now, it is open for all vehicles. Four wheelers can ply between 6 am and 8 pm while two wheelers can ply between 6 am and 6 pm. Be prepared for forest checks at either ends of the Vazhachal forest highway. Plastics of any kind is banned inside the forest and loud silencers are also banned.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EMonsoons are the best time to visit this rainforest highway, though you need to ensure that your vehicle tyres and brakes are in top condition and that you are fresh and confident enough to negate poor visibility, heavy downpours and slippery roads. Landslides are quite common on this highway during the monsoons and this might cause a few delays.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EI highly recommend this route to all motorcycling and road trip enthusiasts. However, do ensure to carry all your trash back with you. This rainforest is a nature and wildlife hot spot and it is our responsibility to ensure that it thrives in the years to come. Do visit on your next trip to Valparai or Athirapally falls and let me know what you think of this absolutely gorgeous and dense jungle.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/1530463712354230971\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2022\/07\/pristine-vazhachal-rainforest-highway.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/1530463712354230971"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/1530463712354230971"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2022\/07\/pristine-vazhachal-rainforest-highway.html","title":"Pristine Vazhachal Rainforest Highway: A special road trip hot spot"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjkDQuJAQQTRfRADgm2J8BvpkFZgL7YOdqJwDFwNLhYiNC4dwrMlP9dn_dohx482H3krFeVr62uuZMUHwVwNFYoiGwayRJ2IC0mwwShrzL_-aPgXH9NwzzKvKTdtETTKLx_Wpx3gA7L3lIB-st-oh3VNbNgpCNpZvBdZNh2KlxxA9vlsqisCeP45Zyo=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Valparai, Tamil Nadu 642127, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"10.3269734 76.9553967"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-17.983260436178846 41.799146699999994 38.637207236178845 112.1116467"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-5412497784813977690"},"published":{"$t":"2022-02-14T12:17:00.003+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-02-14T12:17:53.750+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adventure Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Laos"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"South East Asia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Vang Vieng"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Vang Vieng: The Eco Adventure Paradise of Laos"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Crazy Jumping Stunts at Vang Vieng\u0026#39;s Blue Lagoon\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Crazy Jumping Stunts at Vang Vieng\u0026#39;s Blue Lagoon\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-e5mK1snZg5I\/YbbhlfcXO1I\/AAAAAAACL18\/P9Q6g1-im1YBIOV6Us9HOl1ICrywOJC4gCNcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Crazy%2BJumping%2BStunts%2Bat%2BVang%2BVieng%2527s%2BBlue%2BLagoon.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"454\" data-original-height=\"576\" data-original-width=\"800\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E There was a time when it was a backpacker’s haven and Laos’s party capital with drunken parties, tubing down the river and chilling at its iconic river side TV bars. Today, it is an eco-tourism hotspot that is known for its adventure avenues, pristine nature spots and oodles of relaxation. I am talking about the tropical green paradise called Vang Vieng that is surrounded by gorgeous karst topography in Central Laos.     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Headlamps dance inside Poukham Cave, Vang Vieng, Laos\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Headlamps dance inside Poukham Cave, Vang Vieng, Laos\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1639705335-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003ELocated by the Nam Song river, Vang Vieng is blessed with gorgeous nature all round. It was this very beautiful nature that made it extremely popular in the backpacking circuit. Unfortunately, instead of nature, tourists focussed on drinking and drugs and a good many of them lost their lives while participating in adventure activities in an inebriated state. The good news is that Vang Vieng has rediscovered its mojo with version 2.0. This version 2.0 is more focused on promoting Vang Vieng as an eco adventure destination of Laos.       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The river that put Vang Vieng on the world map\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The river that put Vang Vieng on the world map\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1867151204-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis eco adventure includes kayaking and rafting on the Nam Song river, trekking to beautiful caves and view points, swimming and diving at turquoise lagoons, zip lining, trekking and rock climbing some of its stunning karst topography, visiting its ethnic minority villages full of paddy fields and water buffaloes, mountain biking around its rustic countryside, indulging in a Lao style steam sauna and even going on a hot air balloon ride over its lush jungles.       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Blue Lagoon near Vang Vieng, Laos\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Blue Lagoon near Vang Vieng, Laos\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1782161522-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe top highlights in and around Vang Vieng are Tham Poukham or the Blue Lagoon, Padeng cave, Ring cave, Xang cave, Nang Oua Kham cave, Thang Loub, Tham Hoi, Nam Song river, Tham Nam cave and other surrounding authentic Lao villages. Once you have your fill of adventure, you can return to Vang Vieng, put your feet up while enjoying a drink and soak in the riches of nature here in this gorgeous mountain town.       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The famous river side TV bars of Vang Vieng, Laos\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The famous river side TV bars of Vang Vieng, Laos\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1711081543-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003EVang Vieng is that perfect destination for those who love nature, relaxation and outdoor adventure. Now, that all illegal activities have been banned, Vang Vieng is slowly returning to its past glory, which is a lush mountain and jungle experience with plenty of nature and rustic Lao atmosphere to go along with it. Add to it the TV restaurants by the Nam Song river and the eco adventure adventure paradise and you have a fabulous holiday destination in Central Laos. Oh, and did I forget to mention that it is easy on your wallet too. So, when are you planning your next adventure holiday? I hope Laos’s Vang Vieng will be one of your top options.       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Swimming and Diving in Vang Vieng\u0026#39;s Blue Lagoon\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Swimming and Diving in Vang Vieng\u0026#39;s Blue Lagoon\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1777219925-6.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"945\" \/\u003E       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Vang Vieng is on the highway between Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Regular buses ply on this route. It takes about 8 hours from Luang Prabang and about 4 hours from Vientiane. The nearest airports would be Vientiane and Luang Prabang.       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E There are a lot of backpacker hostels and budget accommodation on the main street of Vang Vieng and by the river side to cater to the budget travelers. Off late, a lot of mid range hotels, resorts and boutique style residences have come up to cater to those travelers who wish for some luxury.       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E The numerous TV bars and restaurants on the main street and by the river side are the most popular places to eat. They offer a wide variety of dishes, serve decent food, are affordable and have the Vang Vieng special ambience. There are also street vendors selling a wide variety of local dishes and they come real cheap. There are also specialty restaurants, either independent or associated with hotels that offer some of the best cuisine that this town has to offer. They charge a premium, but their food is worth the price. Some of these specialty restaurants are Vang Vieng Thai, Organic farm cafe, The Green Restaurant, Sae Lao restaurant and Bamboo Tree Bar and Restaurant.       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Canon balls, reverse canon balls, and many other forms of jumps at the Blue Lagoon, Vang Vieng, Laos\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Canon balls, reverse canon balls, and many other forms of jumps at the Blue Lagoon, Vang Vieng, Laos\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1650244457-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) Luang Prabang: Laos’s top tourist attraction, a UNESCO world heritage city and a fairy tale town       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2013\/04\/vientiane-quietest-capital-in-world.html\"\u003EVientiane\u003C\/a\u003E: The quietest capital city in the world       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2013\/09\/bolavan-plateau-must-visit-in-laos.html\"\u003EBolavan Plateau\u003C\/a\u003E: A must visit and top motorcycling destination in Laos       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2013\/03\/nong-khiaw-excellent-riverside-retreat.html\"\u003ENong Khiaw\u003C\/a\u003E: Excellent riverside retreat in Laos       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2013\/03\/muang-ngoi-perfect-for-relaxed-holiday.html\"\u003EMuang Knoi\u003C\/a\u003E: A perfect relaxed riverside holiday destination       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/09\/kuang-si-waterfalls-secret-turquoise-pools-luang-prabang.html\"\u003EKuang Si Waterfalls\u003C\/a\u003E: Of secret turquoise pools and magical nature near Luaag Prabang       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2013\/04\/tad-lo-scenic-waterfall-town-in.html\"\u003ETad Lo\u003C\/a\u003E: The scenic waterfall town in Southern Laos       \u003Cbr \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E8) 1000 Islands on the Mekong: A proper river island holiday destination for some super idling fun\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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It is a place that holds an important place in Indian military history. It is considered a religious place for the Buddhists. I am talking about \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2011\/01\/high-altitude-sela-passbackbone-of.html\"\u003ESela pass\u003C\/a\u003E, a 13,700 feet high mountain pass in the Eastern Himalayas of India and that connects the Buddhist town of Tawang with the rest of the country.     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Sela Lake, Arunachal Pradesh\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Sela Lake, Arunachal Pradesh\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p349675684-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003ELocated between Bomdila and Tawang on the Western Arunachal Pradesh highway, Sela pass connects the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2012\/06\/tawang-indias-true-shangri-la.html\"\u003EBuddhist hill station of Tawang\u003C\/a\u003E and the India-China border at Bumla with the rest of the country. Its surroundings are home to 101 lakes that are sacred in Tibetan Buddhism, the largest lake being \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2011\/01\/heavenly-sela-lake-in-eastern-himalayas.html\"\u003ESela lake\u003C\/a\u003E. In summer months, yaks can be seen grazing around its lakes, while at other times of the year, Sela pass and its lakes can be seen covered in a heavy blanket of snow.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EDue to its altitude and tough weather conditions, you will hardly find any tree cover or vegetation here, though in the summer months, you can spot grass growing on its slopes. This bleak landscape when covered in snow and surrounded by thick mist is a perfect excuse for a cup of joe and a piece of freshly baked cake. And when the mist clears up, you can get your eyes and camera lens treated to some panoramic views of the Eastern Himalayas.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd then there is that divine Buddhist connection with the colourful prayer flags floating in the cold breeze, the sight of the Buddhist monks wearing a thin gown while you seem to be shivering in your heavy winter wear and the beautifully decked Sela memorial.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"View of Sela Memorial\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"View of Sela Memorial\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p203969563-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003ESela pass is more than just a pit stop. Its unparalleled rugged beauty, pristine mountain nature, exotic mountain birds, rich Buddhist connection and winding roads make it a hot favorite in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a high altitude Himalayan wonderland in every way you see it. I cannot recommend this natural wonder of a place enough!    \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Buddhist Prayer Flags at Sela Memorial\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Buddhist Prayer Flags at Sela Memorial\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p6958389-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest season to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003ESela pass is open all year round unless there is heavy snowfall that leads to road closure. Even in such a situation, the border roads organization will ensure that the roads open in 24 to 48 hours.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EAs Sela pass is located at 13,800 feet, one can find snow here almost all through the year. Winters will be cold, but offer the best views. Summers are the hot favorite as tourists run away from the sweltering summers of the plains below. Monsoons can be a bit messy with muddy and slippery roads, but late monsoons will be beautiful as you can actually catch snowfall here.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EExpect Sela pass to attract lots of visitors during festival holidays and school vacations.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Fresh snowfall at Sela pass, Arunachal Pradesh\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Fresh snowfall at Sela pass, Arunachal Pradesh\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p415652122-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest airport and railway station with the best connectivity would be Guwahati (372 kms away).     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EOne can either take a combination of local buses to reach here or hire a cab. The route would be Guwahati –\u0026gt; Tezpur –\u0026gt; Bomdila –\u0026gt; Sela Pass. \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Sela pass at 13,700 feet\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Sela pass at 13,700 feet\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p321271961-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"355\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003Ebr \/\u003EIf you are planning to explore Sela pass prior to visiting Tawang, you might want to stay at any of the properties in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2021\/09\/dirang-valley-hill-station-arunachal-pradesh.html\"\u003Ebeautiful Himalayan valley of Dirang\u003C\/a\u003E (62 kms away). If you want a traditional experience, you might want to try out the rooms inside the Bomdila monastery (103 kms away).    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are planning to explore Sela pass after visiting Tawang or if you wish for slightly better accommodation, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2012\/06\/tawang-indias-true-shangri-la.html\"\u003Ebeautiful Himalayan hill station of Tawang\u003C\/a\u003E will be your best bet. The hotels and homestays here cater to a diverse audience across a wide budget range.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Sela Pass and lake from a nearby view point\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Sela Pass and lake from a nearby view point\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p60051372-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"355\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003EOne can either eat at the simple restaurants and cafes at Sela pass, Sela lake and Jang valley or eat at proper restaurants in Tawang city.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EIt might be prudent to have your main meals at a large city and may be a small bite with a cup of tea or coffee at Sela pass or Sela lake.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"High Altitude and religious Sela Lake at 13,700 feet above MSL\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"High Altitude and religious Sela Lake at 13,700 feet above MSL\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p200196636-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2021\/09\/dirang-valley-hill-station-arunachal-pradesh.html\"\u003EDirang\u003C\/a\u003E: Arunachal Pradesh’s hidden magical world and a pretty little valley    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Bomdila: Headquarters of the West Kameng district and home to a massive Buddhist monastery    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2011\/01\/sangti-valleya-valley-in-heaven.html\"\u003ESangti Valley\u003C\/a\u003E: A gorgeous valley that is also a breeding ground for the migratory black necked cranes    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2012\/06\/tawang-indias-true-shangri-la.html\"\u003ETawang\u003C\/a\u003E: India’s true Shangri-la and a 10,000 feet high hill station that is home to the largest Buddhist monastery in India    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2011\/01\/jung-falls-sensational-setting.html\"\u003EJung Falls\u003C\/a\u003E: A gorgeous waterfall located 35 kms before Tawang    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Bumla pass: A high altitude mountain pass on the India-China border    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/06\/eaglenest-wildlife-sanctuary-arunachal-pradesh-birdwatching.html\"\u003EEaglenest wildlife sanctuary\u003C\/a\u003E: Birdwatcher’s paradise in the Himalayas    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E8) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2021\/08\/0nameri-national-park-assam-wildlife%20haven.html\"\u003ENameri national park\u003C\/a\u003E: Assam’a wildlife haven    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E9) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2011\/11\/himalayan-landscapes-are-bound-to.html\"\u003ESangetsar lake\u003C\/a\u003E: A 12,000 feet high mountain lake that presents abundant mountain vistas    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E10) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2012\/10\/tak-tsang-gompa-or-t-gompa-as-serene-as.html\"\u003ETak-Tsang Gompa\u003C\/a\u003E: A remote Buddhist monastery located at 13,000 feet    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E11) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2011\/02\/tongpen-la-view-pointa-himalayan-vista.html\"\u003ETongpen la view point\u003C\/a\u003E: A 15,150 feet high panoramic mountain vista    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E12) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2012\/06\/penga-teng-tso-high-altitude-himalayan.html\"\u003EPenga Teng Tso Lake\u003C\/a\u003E: A high altitude Himalayan lake\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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If you’re a fan of sports and are looking for a new adventure, water sports could be the thing for you. Lots of countries have opportunities to try water sports, especially those with good weather, and you won’t need any experience to get started. The hardest part is deciding what water sports you want to try the most.     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003ERemember, when taking part in these kinds of activities it’s important to let your travel insurance provider know. Websites like https:\/\/www.uhcsafetrip.com cater to travellers who are planning on taking part in extreme sports, helping you to stay safe.     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Snorkelling in the rich coral waters of the Kavaratti Lagoon\" border=\"0\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1028610429-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Snorkelling in the rich coral waters of the Kavaratti Lagoon\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003ESo what kinds of water sports are available to you? Here are some of the most popular choices:     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E    \u003Cbr \/\u003EScuba Diving\u003C\/strong\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the most magical ways to experience a new country, scuba diving transports you to a new world full of underwater creatures you’ve never seen before. Much more immersive than any boat trip or visit to the aquarium, some people choose to make their entire holiday all about scuba diving. If you want to see if you’d actually enjoy it before taking the leap, book some classes at home to get in some training.     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWater-Skiing\u003C\/strong\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EThis is one for all the thrill-seekers out there. Water-skiing means being pulled along by a speed boat, allowing you to surf along behind. If you aren’t sure whether you’ll be up to it, you can also be pulled along in a large ring for a more relaxed approach. Either way, this is an incredibly fun activity to do with friends and family. You’ll be able to laugh with one another and take some funny videos to send to everyone back at home.     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E    \u003Cbr \/\u003ESailing\u003C\/strong\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The sail's down at Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India\" border=\"0\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p284742055-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The sail's down at Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003ESailing does require a bit of skill to do effectively, but there will be many experienced professionals happy to show you the ropes. You can get started with short sailing trips or even have a friendly race with others as you start to feel more confident. Perfect for those who don’t want to go too fast but need a bit more excitement than a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2017\/05\/5-top-cruise-destinations-around-world.html\"\u003Ecruise\u003C\/a\u003E has to offer, sailing is something you can take up just about anywhere in the world.     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E    \u003Cbr \/\u003EWhite Water Rafting\u003C\/strong\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EPerhaps the most extreme of the entire list, white water rafting is a water sport that’s the closest thing you’ll get to a theme park in nature. Posing a little more risk than sailing, you should always go white water rafting with an experienced professional. You’ll be given all the safety gear you need so there’s no need to worry as long as you follow all the instructions you’re given. White water rafting is a great team-building exercise and will really help you to form a closer connection with the people you do it with.     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E      \u003Cbr \/\u003EPlan Your Trip Today\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003ENow that you’re spoilt for choice, it’s time to choose a water sport and get booking your trip. Look into any experience you might need as well as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/08\/the-why-and-how-of-travel-insurance-my.html\"\u003Eappropriate insurance\u003C\/a\u003E before making any commitments.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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Standing tall between all these spectacular destinations lies Kunzum La, a 14, 931 feet high mountain pass in the Eastern Kunzum range of the Himalayas. The most special attribute about Kunzum pass has to be the journey to reach the top of the pass. If you are coming from Kaza, you will have to cross the semi-arid cold desert landscape of Losar and if you happen to be coming from Gramphoo, you will be crossing the treacherous Chenab river valley before you start the steep ascent from Batal.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Chandra Taal Lake - Paradise in the Himalayas\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Chandra Taal Lake - Paradise in the Himalayas\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1860903125-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EUnlike the other mountain passes in the region, the Kunzum pass is the one that offers the toughest road conditions. Mountain streams overflowing onto the roads, huge boulders falling on to the roads, umpteen landslide zones and overall steep and rough terrain greet you on this route. Add to it the absolutely gorgeous \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2015\/11\/chandra-taal-lake-magical-family.html\"\u003EChandra Taal lake\u003C\/a\u003E enroute and you have a dream rugged road trip.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Kunzum la, Himachal Pradesh\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Kunzum la, Himachal Pradesh\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-GBA9z0GW_F8\/YF2MY8EGv5I\/AAAAAAACJ94\/_q1MR_7dI1gxThuorYXIuDP5Ucb2TJ83wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Kunzum%2Bla%252C%2BHimachal%2BPradesh.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"2048\" data-original-height=\"1536\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlthough it is not recommended to spend a lot of time on the top of high mountain passes, especially ones like Kunzum La, one can spend enough time to explore the Kunzum Mata temple, a small stupa like temple structure on the top of the pass. Visitors on this route usually stop their vehicles here for a short while to seek the blessings of the Kunzum Mata for a safe journey. One can also explore nearabouts and indulge in some photography. If you are one of those adventure lovers and if you have already acclimatized to the high altitude atmosphere, you can embark on the 15 km trek from Kunzum La to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2015\/11\/chandra-taal-lake-magical-family.html\"\u003EChandra Taal lake\u003C\/a\u003E, one of the more beautiful high altitude treks of Himachal Pradesh.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EKunzum pass is one of the more rugged, yet beautiful mountain destinations in India. If you can handle a bumpy road trip with raw nature around you, then Kunzum la is the ideal mountain holiday destination for you.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENote:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Only thing to remember here is that the roads are at the mercy of mother nature here (floods, landslides, snowfall, falling rocks, etc.) and it is best to check in with the local authorities about the current state of the roads before embarking on your journey.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Stupa on top of Kunzum pass, Himachal Pradesh\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Stupa on top of Kunzum pass, Himachal Pradesh\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/--4yel2LLy2M\/YF2MdXjtVHI\/AAAAAAACJ98\/vkIHehD7C-MXgftoFA92G7YE8PGXf2UTACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Stupa%2Bon%2Btop%2Bof%2BKunzum%2Bpass%252C%2BHimachal%2BPradesh.JPG\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-width=\"2048\" data-original-height=\"1536\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2015\/11\/chandra-taal-lake-magical-family.html\"\u003EChandra taal lake\u003C\/a\u003E: A magical family camping destination in the Himalayas     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/04\/keylong-paradise-for-walkers-in-lahaul.html\"\u003EKeylong\u003C\/a\u003E: Paradise for walkers in Lahaul     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) Rohtang pass: One of the most famous mountain passes in Himachal Pradesh     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2021\/01\/kibber-village-of-snow-leopard.html\"\u003EKibber\u003C\/a\u003E: The village of the snow leopard     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/05\/langza-fossil-village-spiti-valley-himalayas.html\"\u003ELangza\u003C\/a\u003E: The Himlayan village that is known for fossils of marine animals     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/07\/komic-highest-village-spiti-valley-himachal-pradesh-india.html\"\u003EKomic\u003C\/a\u003E: One of the world’s highest villages with road connectivity     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/01\/dhankar-prettiest-village-of-spiti.html\"\u003EDhankar\u003C\/a\u003E: Prettiest village of Spiti     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E8) Pin valley national park: A spectacular mountain national park that is home to the iconic Pin Parvati peak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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It is famous for its apples, apricots, yaks, horses and a 11th century monastery. I am talking about the rustic Himalayan gem called Nako that is situated at the end of Kinnaur and at the start of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003ELocated at an altitude of 11,893 feet and under the backdrop of the mighty Reo Purgyal mountain (22,362 feet), Nako is a small village of about a thousand people in the Hangrang valley. Farming, fruit orchards and cattle rearing are the main sources of livelihood here. Not many tourists stay here. Rather, they continue to Spiti valley for the more famous tourist attractions. But, there is more to Nako than what meets the eye.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Capturing a photo of the beautiful Himalayan village of Nako\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Capturing a photo of the beautiful Himalayan village of Nako\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1724119659-4.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" \/\u003E     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E For starters, there is the Nako lake whose periphery has willow and poplar trees. During the winter months, when it freezes completely, it becomes a skating rink. At other times, it offers some of the best views of the village and offers oodles of mountain peace and quiet. Then, there is the Nako monastery that was founded in the 11th century by a renowned ancient translator Lochen Rinchen Zangpo. Also known as Lotsava Jhakang or complex of the translator, the serene Nako monastery is built along the lines of the famous Tabo monastery in Spiti valley.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003ENako is also the base camp for the trek to Pargial peak and is enroute to the Thashigang monastery. There are also many shepherd trails that connect Nako with the villages of Chango, Hango and Tashigang. In addition to these trails, there are many day walks behind the Nako lake that will take you to view points in the east and that looks into Tibet.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you feel like relaxing, you can spend time walking around the small village absorbing its traditional atmosphere and architecture. My favorites are the gates in the village streets built from stone and wood and that are painted in the inside with colourful Buddhist religious paintings. Then, there are the walks around the farms and the orchards.     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The rustic Himalayan gem called Nako\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The rustic Himalayan gem called Nako\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-dT9gW-gObtU\/YBzq8x6tlYI\/AAAAAAACJtc\/H6Ek0-QzQSogqO7f_wdOTml4S9bxlstOwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/The%2Brustic%2BHimalayan%2Bgem%2Bcalled%2BNako.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EI see Nako as a fantastic rustic holiday destination in the Himalayas. It has oodles of quiet, stunning panoramas, a bit of culture and traditions, lots of avenues for walking and trekking, kind people and delicious locally sourced food. If such rustic places are your thing, then I would highly recommend Nako to you. It is definitely more than a pit stop on your trip to Kinnaur and\/or Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh. It’s beauty deserves at least a couple of days on its own. Do remember to visit this place on your next holiday to Himachal Pradesh. And don’t forget to taste their apples if you happen to visit during the late autumn season. They are truly special!     \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Offering my prayers near Nako monastery, Himachal Pradesh\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Offering my prayers near Nako monastery, Himachal Pradesh\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-9lRkEQbtFFA\/YBzq-jjYlFI\/AAAAAAACJtg\/VwaZqrXMO9EEyAycpTT7FHHlcvsCmq1IgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Offering%2Bmy%2Bprayers%2Bnear%2BNako%2Bmonastery%252C%2BHimachal%2BPradesh.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest airport would be Chandigarh, about 410 kms away.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest railway station would be Shimla, about 311 kms away.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest large bus station would be Shimla or Kaza.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EThe only way to reach Nako is by road. The route is a narrow mountain highway that is at the mercy of nature (landslides, snowfall, accidents, etc.) and hence one should budget in some buffer time to accommodate for delays.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is best if you have your own mode of transportation. However, buses run by HPSRTC will also take you there, though the number of buses plying every day would be few.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest season to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003ENako is open all year round. Winters can get really cold. Summers can get quite busy. Spring and Autumn would be the best seasons to visit if you wish to enjoy the landscape at peace. September and October would be perfect if you like to taste fresh apples from the local farms.    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The gorgeous Nako village, Spiti valley, Himachal Pradesh\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; background-image: none;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The gorgeous Nako village, Spiti valley, Himachal Pradesh\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-UqYI2XddIoo\/YBzrBtE30HI\/AAAAAAACJtk\/z7OLILFKAVEabKRMt6BS_h7Fd-7i8MoJACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/The%2Bgorgeous%2BNako%2Bvillage%252C%2BSpiti%2Bvalley%252C%2BHimachal%2BPradesh.jpg\" width=\"630\" height=\"472\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E 1) Tabo: A village that is home to some of India’s best apples and a beautiful monastery   \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Kalpa: A hill station that offers spectacular views of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2009\/10\/kinnaur-kailash-heaven-on-earth.html\"\u003EKinnaur Kailash\u003C\/a\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/08\/chitkul-himalayan-village-with-cleanest-air-in-india.html\"\u003EChitkul\u003C\/a\u003E: Himalayan village with cleanest air in India    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/02\/baspa-river-trek-from-chitkul-to-sangla.html\"\u003EBaspa River Trek\u003C\/a\u003E: A scenic mountain trek in Himachal Pradesh    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E5) Sangla: Another village famous for its apples and views of Kinnaur Kailash    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Sarahan: A village known for its apples and ski slopes    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/01\/dhankar-prettiest-village-of-spiti.html\"\u003EDhankar\u003C\/a\u003E: Prettiest village of Spiti valley    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E8) Pin Valley National Park: A remote Himalayan wilderness known for sightings of the elusive snow leopard    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E9) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/05\/langza-fossil-village-spiti-valley-himalayas.html\"\u003ELangza\u003C\/a\u003E: The Himalayan village that is known for fossils of marine animals    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E10) Ki Monastery: A stunning monastery surrounded by snow capped mountains near Kaza    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E11) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2021\/01\/kibber-village-of-snow-leopard.html\"\u003EKibber\u003C\/a\u003E: The village of the snow leopard    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E12) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/07\/komic-highest-village-spiti-valley-himachal-pradesh-india.html\"\u003EKomic\u003C\/a\u003E: One of the world’s highest villages with road connectivity    \u003Cbr \/\u003E   \u003Cbr \/\u003E13) Hikkim: The Himalayan village with the highest post office in the world\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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It is a wildlife destination that has shown a healthy increase in tiger and leopard population in the last few years. As I see it, the wild denizens seem to thrive here. I am talking about Maharashtra’s \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/06\/the-tale-of-tadoba-tigers.html\"\u003ETadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve\u003C\/a\u003E, one of my favorite wildlife holiday destinations in India.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ELocated in the heart of Central India and not too far away from Nagpur, Tadoba Andhari Tiger reserve is a beautiful mix of water bodies, rivers, tropical dry deciduous forests, dense woodlands and a diverse variety of grasses including bamboo thickets. Even though it looks quiet from the outside, it is a thriving ecosystem of wild nature.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis article aims to show you the wild riches of this national park through photos of its wildlife. Hope it tempts you to plan a wildlife holiday here!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E An adult male leopard is tracking its prey with rapt attention\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"389\" title=\"Alpha male and female wild dogs from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, India\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Alpha male and female wild dogs from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, India\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2055413783-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E An alpha wild dog couple are seen tracking the smell of their prey on the forest floor. They are one of the most efficient hunters of Tadoba\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"393\" title=\"The arrogant and mean stride of a big male tiger from Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The arrogant and mean stride of a big male tiger from Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1975217021-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E This big male has just spent time cooling himself at a water body. Now, he is ready to head back into the dense thicket for some hunting\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"420\" title=\"A Tadoba Tiger Reserve Wildlife Jeep Safari Experience\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"A Tadoba Tiger Reserve Wildlife Jeep Safari Experience\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1951940104-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E Most predators seem to enjoy the soft mud of the jeep tracks. These wild dogs (dhole) are no different. They are busy scouring for their next prey\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"420\" title=\"A Tadoba wildlife jeep safari leopard road crossing experience\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"A Tadoba wildlife jeep safari leopard road crossing experience\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1985754225-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E An adult leopard proudly crosses the road inside the forest while the forest jeeps make a beeline to catch one glimpse of this majestic creature\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"420\" title=\"Gaur mother and calf grazing at Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Gaur mother and calf grazing at Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2016470764-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E The bodybuilders of Tadoba, this is a female gaur and her calf. The male gaur are known to weight anywhere between 1.5 to 2 tons\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"511\" title=\"Indian Pitta - Front from Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Indian Pitta - Front from Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2048475570-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E One of the most vibrant and colourful birds of TATR, this is the Indian Pitta that loves the forest floor and dense bamboo thickets\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"420\" title=\"Sloth bear roams the jungles of Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Sloth bear roams the jungles of Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1881922821-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E A sloth bear crosses a jeep track inside the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2012\/03\/tadoba-andhari-tiger-reserve-very.html\"\u003ETadoba Andhari tiger reserve\u003C\/a\u003E. A not so common sighting\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"420\" title=\"Female Sambar Deer at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Female Sambar Deer at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2079818462-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E A female sambar deer was busy foraging on the forest floor when she senses something wrong. Watch the upright tail and cocked ears\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"374\" title=\"Big Healthy Matkasur Male Tiger of Tadoba\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Big Healthy Matkasur Male Tiger of Tadoba\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1959140748-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E Looks like he has just returned from a fight. A tiger catches his breath and recovers under the shade of a bamboo thicket\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"532\" title=\"Brown Fish Owl at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Brown Fish Owl at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2104787618-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E A brown fish owl, one of the larger species of owl in India\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"420\" title=\"A Tadoba spotted leopard crossing a jeep track\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"A Tadoba spotted leopard crossing a jeep track\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2140077233-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E A leopard keeps cutting the jeep track in search of its prey and we happily oblige and follow him\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"475\" title=\"Yellow footed green pigeon - the state bird of Maharashtra - seen at Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Yellow footed green pigeon - the state bird of Maharashtra - seen at Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1934075201-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E The pretty looking yellow footed green pigeon is the state bird of Maharashtra\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"420\" title=\"Barking Deer from Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Barking Deer from Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1917863330-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E The rare sighting of a barking deer, one of the smaller species of deer in Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"420\" title=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1884270236-4.jpg\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1884270236-4.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1884270236-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E An adult make tiger makes its way into the deep woodland after a much needed soak in a water hole\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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It was once the highest polling station in India, before losing the numero uno position to Tashigang. It is one of the highest motorable villages in the world. Spiti valley’s Kibber holds many such accolades, but the one that makes it really special is the fact that it home to the endangered snow leopard.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ELocated in the high Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 14, 200 feet, Kibber is primarily an agrarian village. The famous Ki monastery of Spiti valley is located just a few kilometers away and the high altitude villages of Tashigang, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/05\/langza-fossil-village-spiti-valley-himalayas.html\"\u003ELangza\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/07\/komic-highest-village-spiti-valley-himachal-pradesh-india.html\"\u003EKomic\u003C\/a\u003E and Hikkim are located close by. Kaza, the main city in the region is located about 20 kms away.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETo a first timer, Kibber is special for its Tibetan style stone and brick houses, its high altitude landscapes, its pretty little meadows that come to life during the summer months and the star studded night sky.\u0026nbsp; But, if you look closer, you will see the wild riches of Kibber. Surrounding the village is the Kibber wildlife sanctuary that is home to high altitude animals such as the Ibex, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Wolf, Tibetan Wild Ass and the elusive snow leopard. Kibber wildlife sanctuary is one of India’s few wildlife sanctuaries that is located in a cold desert. This terrain is not only amicable to wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, but also to trekkers and mountaineers.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you like remote high altitude villages with pure air, simple homestays, simple food and are into star-gazing, wildlife sighting and trekking, then Kibber village is for you. Like \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/05\/langza-fossil-village-spiti-valley-himalayas.html\"\u003ELangza\u003C\/a\u003E, Kibber is also home to many marine fossils. Overall, Kibber offers a solid package to its visitors. I cannot stop raving enough about its beauty.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/05\/langza-fossil-village-spiti-valley-himalayas.html\"\u003ELangza\u003C\/a\u003E: The Himalayan village that is known for fossils of marine animals\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/01\/dhankar-prettiest-village-of-spiti.html\"\u003EDhankar\u003C\/a\u003E: Prettiest village of Spiti\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/07\/komic-highest-village-spiti-valley-himachal-pradesh-india.html\"\u003EKomic\u003C\/a\u003E: One of the world’s highest villages with road connectivity\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) Pin valley national park: Heaven for trekkers and nature lovers\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2015\/11\/chandra-taal-lake-magical-family.html\"\u003EChandra Taal Lake\u003C\/a\u003E: A magical family camping destination in the Himalayas\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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Therefore, if you are looking for something fun to do, you should definitely consider immersing yourself in all the magical beauty that this place has to offer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Komodo_dragon_at_Komodo_National_Park.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Komodo dragon at Komodo National park, Indonesia\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"533\" data-original-width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-j65OFAqWFmw\/X9xTYUBzUsI\/AAAAAAACJeQ\/NbW4kPCs7U4AD-R7h_Mt-VIemrW5nymogCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Komodo%2Bdragon%2Bat%2BKomodo%2BNational%2Bpark%252C%2BIndonesia.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none 100% \/ 1 \/ 0 stretch; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Komodo dragon at Komodo National park, Indonesia\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of the area is to go on a Liveaboard tour. This is because it will provide you with an intense experience that is free of any of the tedious trips that people typically make to and from the land. And without the extra traveling that you would normally do, you will also get early access to sites way before other people. Furthermore, you also have better odds of exploring deeper away from the shore, something that will definitely give you a richer experience when compared to someone who has to always worry about going back to land.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A liveabord tour moment from Labuan Bajo\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"426\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Z--sbSjtgaU\/X9xTVyBKWnI\/AAAAAAACJeI\/E0nBIoEXWoo0nLVcJKx4P3-EENUmHiaJwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/A%2Bliveabord%2Btour%2Bmoment%2Bfrom%2BLabuan%2BBajo.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none 100% \/ 1 \/ 0 stretch; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"A liveabord tour moment from Labuan Bajo\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHowever, given that some of these trips last for multiple weeks, they can sometimes prove to be mentally taxing, even for people who are total adventure addicts. The good news is that all you need to maintain a good state of mind is a few tips.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGo on group dives or activities \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Kampung_Air_iii,_Labuan_Bajo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"427\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-XQzXpDhilxI\/X9xTQX2TzAI\/AAAAAAACJeE\/qyjHj7DjBdE0J-i1q6PUA8tH1d42U7n4QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Labuan%2BBajo%252C%2BFlores%252C%2BIndonesia.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none 100% \/ 1 \/ 0 stretch; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe best part of a liveaboard is the fact that you get to go on memorable adventures with people who have similar interests as you. Going on dives or snorkelling expeditions that have been organized for group participation is a great way to take the monotony out of the diving experience. Since interacting with new people is always great for mental health, this is something that will go a long way towards making the extended trip away from shore more bearable.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDon't miss out on the sunsets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Layers_(138379587).jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Labuan Bajo Sunset\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"424\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Q412GWCdzzM\/X9xTCfzkk0I\/AAAAAAACJdw\/bxE0N-lLA5AkajOXDnCc6CSbwtSrnW0MwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/A%2BLabuan%2BBajo%2BSunset.jpeg\" style=\"background-image: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none 100% \/ 1 \/ 0 stretch; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"A Labuan Bajo Sunset\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe sunsets in Labuan Bajo are magical. They have a calming effect. Experiencing them in remote areas away from the noise and worries of the mainland just enhances the experience. Therefore, taking the time to bask in the calming and relaxing effect of these sunsets will really help to boost your spirits. You can watch the sunsets with other people on the boat, or you can even do it on your own. Whichever the case, never miss them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBring a book\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Dusk_%26_Dawn_in_Kalong_Island,_Labuan_Bajo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dusk colours at Kalong Island, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"427\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-aiyl7q5OrPY\/X9xTE5pDmEI\/AAAAAAACJd0\/M1J9TjcIAWUfqB5GIx_xcDpOGRGszObHACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Dusk%2Bcolours%2Bat%2BKalong%2BIsland%252C%2BLabuan%2BBajo%252C%2BIndonesia.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none 100% \/ 1 \/ 0 stretch; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Dusk colours at Kalong Island, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGetting into a routine of eating, diving, and then sleeping can be a little overwhelming no matter how fun the activities are. Sometimes, taking your mind off settled routines can be enough to reset your mind and your mood. You can do this by reading a book. Doing so will recharge your emotional batteries and it can restore your hunger for adventure. Therefore, if you have space in your bag, carry one or two books. They may come in handy when you need a mental break.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPack extra snacks\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Burning_Skies_(180550737).jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Labuan Bajo Skyscape\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"427\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-6GCkdKz4flw\/X9xTJxCWz7I\/AAAAAAACJd8\/3ucUlnbrifQxLfoAcjaKc0EBkErlbJtHACLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Labuan%2BBajo%2BSkyscape.jpeg\" style=\"background-image: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none 100% \/ 1 \/ 0 stretch; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Labuan Bajo Skyscape\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is hard to enjoy yourself and to be in good spirits when you are drained. You tend to be easily irritated and impatient, and your curiosity wanes naturally. Given the amount of energy that one tends to burn when engaging in sea-related activities, it is always good to have a way to recharge your energy when it goes low. Chances are that the regular meals that you get may not be enough. Having a few extra bites on hand can therefore come in handy in helping you to maintain a healthy appetite for adventure. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKeep an open mind\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Pulau_Sandaran_Hati,_Pulau_Kelor_di_Laut_Flores.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A liveaboard tour pit stop\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"480\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-kz00coPtb7Y\/X9xTH-2W5lI\/AAAAAAACJd4\/ge7-uvXyBooQb4TG9iseaS-t3nKvTa04gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/A%2Bliveaboard%2Btour%2Bpit%2Bstop.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none 100% \/ 1 \/ 0 stretch; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"A liveaboard tour pit stop\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen you are on such a trip, you are likely to run into people who are from different backgrounds. They will also have different personalities. Some of them may get on your nerves, while you will enjoy the company of other like-minded adventurers. If you keep this in mind before the trip, and if you have a reasonable expectation on what to expect, you will improve your odds of having a great time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Labuan_Bajo,_a_port_in_West_Flores,_Nusa_Tenggara,_Indonesia;_January_2020.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A bright view of the Labuan Bajo port\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"427\" data-original-width=\"640\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-7tgX6oyLBug\/X9xTNrlR5LI\/AAAAAAACJeA\/9RNfCw1kGRAYmnFthkPO7ETqWC_HN0eMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/A%2Bbright%2Bview%2Bof%2Bthe%2BLabuan%2BBajo%2Bport.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: none 100% \/ 1 \/ 0 stretch; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"A bright view of the Labuan Bajo port\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith these simple tips, you will be able to adjust smoothly to the demands of an extended off-shore tour. And since you will always have beautiful scenery, fun activities, and interesting marine life to wake up to on a daily basis, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to enjoy your tour. And once you are done with your liveaboard tour, you can continue your Indonesia holiday by exploring these \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/06\/top-9-off-beat-holiday-locations-in-indonesia.html\"\u003Etop 9 offbeat holiday destinations in Indonesia\u003C\/a\u003E for a much more diversity packed trip.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cfont size=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENote:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E The photos in this article have been borrowed from wikipedia under the creative commons license. Each photo has been linked to its host page on wikipedia.\u003C\/font\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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It is one of the few untouched tract of pristine forests left in Karnataka. It is one of the top monsoon routes of Karnataka. It is home to some of India’s most spectacular rainforests. It is one of the wettest regions in Karnataka. I am talking about the lesser known Bisle Ghat of Karnataka.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gxHVGYmC7H4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EStraddling 3 regions of Karnataka, namely Kodagu, Malnad and Dakshina Kannada, Bisle Ghat is an absolute joy to the senses. To its north lies the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2018\/08\/monsoon-holiday-to-green-paradise-kaginahare.html\"\u003Erolling hills of Kaginahare forest\u003C\/a\u003E, to its south lies the Pushpagiri wildlife sanctuary of Kodagu from where the Kumaradhara river begins, to its west lies the Bhagimalai forest and to its south west lies Kumaraparvatha and the Kukke Subramanya forest range.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Hairpin turn on the Bisle ghat road of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Hairpin turn on the Bisle ghat road of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095772-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EI have been to Bisle ghat and Bisle forest a good number of times and in spite of that, I cannot stop but admire its beauty. It is quite rare to see such a pristine and untouched ecosystem in this day and era, but somehow this forest has escaped any kind of human infrastructure development and may be that is why this forest seems to thrive. And one can see this richness through the hundreds of thousands of butterflies that call this place their home.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Bisle Forest - the butterfly ghat of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Bisle Forest - the butterfly ghat of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095666-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EYou don’t have to go deep into the forest to see these butterflies. They seem to be present almost everywhere including on the main forest highway where they can be seen frolicking in thousands next to their favorite alkaloid plants that grow wild in Bisle forest. A few months back, I saw hundreds of thousands of blue tiger butterflies at many corners of the Bisle forest highway. I was extremely lucky to see them at close quarters and as there were hardly any vehicles on the highway, I got to immerse myself in the full blue tiger butterfly experience. I got to see how they got high while sipping on the nectar of these alkaloid plants. And their flapping wings contrasting with the vibrant green background made for some fantastic views.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AUUxFcuqlnU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEven though, I fondly refer to Bisle Ghat as the butterfly forest of India, there is so much more to Bisle than its butterflies. King Cobras, tigers, elephants, sambar deer, spotted deer, macaques, langurs and many other diverse variety of flora and fauna can be seen here. In the early hours of the morning, Bisle forest is home to a musical symphony of tropical birds going about their morning chores.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"Blue Butterflies at Bisle Forest, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Blue Butterflies at Bisle Forest, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095700-6.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDuring the monsoons, Bisle turns into a wet curtain accompanied with a heavy roar. Innumerable streams and waterfalls come alive and each try to make their way to the Kumaradhara river in the valley below. The forest highway is usurped by a constant mist cover and this moist habitat gives birth to many unique flora that attract a wide variety of birds and insects. All of this makes for an absolutely magical monsoon experience.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"A bright monsoon day at Bisle Forest, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"A bright monsoon day at Bisle Forest, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095646-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECome bright sunny days and you can see the lush beauty of Bisle forest where montane rain forests stretch far and wide interspersed with the view of the meandering Kumaradhara river. And standing tall behind these rainforests are the Kumara parvatha, Pushpagiri, Dodda betta, Patta betta and Enni Kallu mountains. The Bisle beauty spot and a few other locations become fantastic locations to experience this surreal view.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7QuSo2urRBw\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBisle to me is not just a destination. It is more of an emotional connect. There is something about it that makes me return to it. Such is the affinity that I try to spend at least a few weeks there every year during the monsoons. Just being in the forest environment is good enough for me. I relax, refresh and rejuvenate all in record time. I don’t know if it is due to the pure air, the lush green views or the pristineness of this ecosystem. It just seems to magically heal me.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"View of Bisle Forest from the Kukke highway\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"View of Bisle Forest from the Kukke highway\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095603-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis butterfly forest of India is truly a magical monsoon destination and at the same time is vibrant all year round. It’s beauty is special. It’s close proximity to Bangalore makes it an ideal weekend getaway. If you are a nature lover, love monsoon holidays and\/or love motorcycling\/bicycling, this place should definitely be on the top of your travel bucket list. Just one small request, let’s try and keep this place as clean as possible so that the future generations can continue to enjoy its riches.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n2oIVLyxMnQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EActivities that one can indulge in at Bisle forest:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) Driving a car, riding a motorcycle or bicycle through this beautiful forest\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) Experiencing the gorgeous views at Bisle beauty spot\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) Checking out the Bisle ridge point where all westward streams head to the Arabian Sea and all eastward streams head to the Bay of Bengal\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The Bisle Forest Highway of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The Bisle Forest Highway of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095476-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) Trekking inside the forest. This requires forest permissions\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) Bird watching, butterfly watching and flora watching\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E6) Picnicking next to the many mountain streams. Do ensure to carry all trash back with you\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The carpet of green as seen from Bisle view point, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The carpet of green as seen from Bisle view point, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095558-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETimings for Bisle ghat road:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAs Bisle ghat comes under the purview of the forest department, the road is open only from sunrise to sunset. There are forest check posts at either side of the bisle forest highway and there could be random checks from time to time. If you happen to reach very early in the morning and find the check post closed, you can ask around for the forest guard. He will open the check post barricade.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wUN9ovq1XUw\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest season to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBisle ghat is open all year round, but the best time to see it in its full glory would be the monsoons, when the vegetation is lush and when the waterfalls and streams are gushing with water. The post monsoon season would be best for seeing the forest and mountain views from the Bisle beauty spot, which are covered in heavy mist during the rains. My favorite time to visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2018\/09\/heavenly-monsoon-ride-to-bisle-ghat.html\"\u003EBisle Ghat\u003C\/a\u003E is the monsoons. This season is perfect for motorcyclists and cyclists.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"332\" title=\"Stunning views that greet you on the Bisle Ghat highway\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Stunning views that greet you on the Bisle Ghat highway\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095475-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBisle Ghat should be about 250 kms from Bangalore city. You could either approach it from Mysore road - Kodagu or from Hassan road direction. If you are driving a larger vehicle, you might want to take the road via Sakleshpur, while if you are on a motorcycle or in a small car, you can take this route: Bangalore –\u0026gt; Kunigal –\u0026gt; Channarayapatna–\u0026gt; Holenarasipura –\u0026gt; Arkalgud –\u0026gt; Shanivarsanthe –\u0026gt; Kudrasthe –\u0026gt; Vanagoor –\u0026gt; Bisle Ghat.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CpsIWwB_zEM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe nearest bus station would either be Sakleshpur or Somwarpet. Public buses visit Bisle Ghat only a couple of times every day, so it is best if you opt for private transportation to cover the last mile.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe nearest railway station would be Hassan or Mysuru, but the one with the best connectivity would be either Mangalore or Bangalore.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe nearest airport would be Mangalore, but the one with the best connectivity would be Bangalore international airport.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1SqTpntKAnM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETraditional homestays, plantation stays and farm stays should be everyone’s preference here. There are a lot of homestays in and Vanagoor, but my favourite is the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2018\/08\/malnad-homestay-perfect-rural-holiday-in-karnataka.html\"\u003Egorgeous family run Malnad homestay\u003C\/a\u003E located at Athihalli. I go there for lip smacking local food and a quiet village environment surrounded by spice plantations and forests.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you prefer something slightly more luxurious, try the resorts in Coorg, in Chickmagalur and the hotels in Mangalore.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Butterfly mania at Bisle Ghat, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Butterfly mania at Bisle Ghat, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095766-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe nearest place to eat would be either at Kudrasthe junction or at Kukke Subramanya town depending on which direction you are headed.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt might be prudent to eat your meals at your place of stay in case you are staying at a nearby homestay or plantation stay .\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you want a wide range of vegetarian hotels, Kukke Subramanya town would be your best bet and if you are looking for a wide range of non-vegetarian restaurants, Sakleshpur would be a better choice.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Butterflies at Bisle State Forest, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Butterflies at Bisle State Forest, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095735-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/07\/mallalli-falls-coorg-prettiest-waterfall.html\"\u003EMallalli Falls\u003C\/a\u003E: Coorg’s prettiest waterfall\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/07\/mookanamane-waterfalls-hidden-amidst-pristine-forests-malnad-karnataka.html\"\u003EMookanamane Falls\u003C\/a\u003E: Hidden waterfall amidst the pristine forests of Malnad\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2018\/08\/monsoon-holiday-to-green-paradise-kaginahare.html\"\u003EKaginahare view point\u003C\/a\u003E: A paradise of green rolling hills\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/07\/trek-to-yedakumeri-railway-bridge-lost-in-a-green-world.html\"\u003EYedekumeri railway bridge\u003C\/a\u003E: A remote jungle and railway trek\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Lush green expanse at Bisle Forest, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Lush green expanse at Bisle Forest, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095777-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) Manjarabad fort: A start shaped fort surrounded by lush greenery\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E6) Kukke Subramanya temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya located by the banks of the Kumaradhara river and at the base of the Kumaraparvatha mountain\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2009\/12\/kumaraparvatha-trek-karnataka-india.html\"\u003EKumaparvatha\u003C\/a\u003E: One of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2015\/06\/11-gorgeous-monsoon-weekend-treks-from.html\"\u003Etop monsoon trekking destinations of Karnataka\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E8) Pushpagiri wildlife sanctuary: A pristine forest home to many endemic species and the birthplace of the Kumaradhara river\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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I had gone on a couple of day rides to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/10\/nuggehalli-lakshmi-narasimha-temple-13th-century-hoysala-gem.html\"\u003Elesser known Hoysala temples\u003C\/a\u003E after the lockdown, but this was my first long trip since 22nd March. And boy was I happy!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMonsoons happen to be my favorite season of the year. I love the rains, the freshness in the air, the lush green views, the richness of ecosystem and most important of all, I love getting wet. And what better place to enjoy the monsoons than the Western Ghats.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMy 2000 kms motorcycle ride took me to the following places in the Western Ghats of Karnataka over 10 days. There was a lot of walking, trekking, getting wet, eating traditional foods and sleeping to petrichor in between all the motorcycle rides. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) \u003Cstrong\u003ESirsi – Yellapur region:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/10\/unchalli-falls-top-monsoon-holiday-in-karnataka.html\"\u003EUnchalli Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/02\/magod-falls-magnificent-waterfall-in-karnataka.html\"\u003EMagod Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/sathodi-falls-karnataka-prettiest-jungle-waterfall.html\"\u003ESathodi Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/10\/bilihole-falls-uttara-kannada-karnataka.html\"\u003EBilihole Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, Sonda Vadiraj Mutt\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) \u003Cstrong\u003EKumta region:\u003C\/strong\u003E Devimane Ghat, Mirjan Fort\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) \u003Cstrong\u003EKaravali coast:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/maravanthe-beach-best-pitstop-on-national-highway-66.html\"\u003EMaravanthe Beach\u003C\/a\u003E, Kota, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/10\/kallu-ganapati-temple-offbeat-rustic-gem-near-udupi.html\"\u003EKallu Ganapati Temple\u003C\/a\u003E, Mekkekattu Nandikeshwara Temple\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) \u003Cstrong\u003EHulikal – Mastikatte region:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/hulikal-ghat-monsoon-giant-karnataka.html\"\u003EHulikal Ghat\u003C\/a\u003E, Hulikal Falls, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/talas-abbi-falls-hidden-tropical-waterfall-of-karnataka.html\"\u003ETalasi Abbi Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/10\/kavaledurga-fort-historical-trekking-holiday-in-karnataka.html\"\u003EKavaledurga Fort\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) \u003Cstrong\u003EBisle – Sakleshpur region:\u003C\/strong\u003E Bisle Ghat, Bisle forest view point, Kukke Subramanya temple, Athihally\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA few close friends gave me company for the first 4 days, but the remaining 6 days, I rode alone.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EI had a ball on this trip and visited some gorgeous places with surreal experiences. This article aims to share my 10 day monsoon motorcycle ride with you as a photo story. Hope you enjoy the greens as much as I enjoyed it.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E The beautiful view point at Bisle state forest, one of the untouched stretches of forests between Coorg, Malnad and Dakshina Kannada.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Spectacular view from the top of Kavaledurga Fort, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Spectacular view from the top of Kavaledurga Fort, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101275-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This was the view that greeted me after climbing up the 5 level \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/10\/kavaledurga-fort-historical-trekking-holiday-in-karnataka.html\"\u003EKavaledurga Fort\u003C\/a\u003E, built in the 9th century by the Nayakas of Keladi. The uphill climb was tough, but the view was totally worth it.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"362\" title=\"Talasi Abhi Falls near Mastikatte\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Talasi Abhi Falls near Mastikatte\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986116675-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Located between Mastikatte and Teerthahalli is Talasi Abbi falls, a hidden tropical beauty in the middle of pristine nature. A short trek makes you sweat just enough to enjoy the water even more.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Gorgeous Hulikal Falls on the Hulikal ghat highway\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Gorgeous Hulikal Falls on the Hulikal ghat highway\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3979192979-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Hulikal falls is a tall waterfall that is located right next to the beautiful Hulikal ghat highway and makes for a fantastic pit stop while riding on this ghat highway.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Hairpin turn on the Bisle ghat road of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Hairpin turn on the Bisle ghat road of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095772-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Bisle Ghat is one of the most scenic ghat roads in Karnataka and the best part about it is that there is hardly any heavy vehicular traffic, making for a relaxing monsoon ride where you can be one with mother nature.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Mirjan Fort taken over by moss\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Mirjan Fort taken over by moss\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3985235867-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Mirjan fort is a 16th century fort that is located between Kumta and Gokarna. During the monsoons, moss and other plants take over this fort and change it from a boring brown to a vibrant green colour.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The gorgeous Maravanthe beach of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The gorgeous Maravanthe beach of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3985099859-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Maravanthe beach where the highway, the river and the Arabian Sea all co-exist in one view. It is one of the most famous pit stops for all highway riders.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The panoramic green view of Devimane Ghat during the monsoons\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The panoramic green view of Devimane Ghat during the monsoons\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3985244794-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This is how the Devimane ghat looks early in the morning. It is a scenic pit stop on the Sirsi-Kumta ghat highway.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The grogeous Hulikal Ghat road\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The grogeous Hulikal Ghat road\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3979192975-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E One of Karnataka’s wettest places, the Hulikal ghat is a treat to the senses during the rains. It is home to many waterfalls, forests and wildlife.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Magod Falls - one of the many magnificent waterfalls in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Magod Falls - one of the many magnificent waterfalls in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986104371-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E One of Karnataka’s most magnificent waterfalls, the Magod Falls on the river Bedti is a sight to behold during the monsoons. The triple bend on the river, the floating mist and the dense green forests make for a captivating sight.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Digambar temple near Sonda, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Digambar temple near Sonda, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986113894-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Located between Sirsi and Yellapur is the serene Vadiraj mutt near Sonda. Temples, rustic atmosphere, and oodles of scenery greet you here. This is a Digambar temple near the mutt.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Hike to Bilihole Falls view point near Sirsi, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Hike to Bilihole Falls view point near Sirsi, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986092563-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This waterfall resembling the trunk of Ganesha is located deep inside the untouched forests of the Kali Tiger Reserve. This is how Bilihole falls looks from the Jajjigudde village. A short trek through plantations and forests bring you to this cliff edge view point.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The thundering and mist covered Unchalli Falls during the monsoons\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The thundering and mist covered Unchalli Falls during the monsoons\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142147-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Another monsoon gem, the Aghanashini river plummets 361 feet to form the Unchalli falls. A steep downhill trek and the heavy waterfall spray at the view point make this an amazing monsoon holiday destination.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"PItstop enroute to Unchalli Falls\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"PItstop enroute to Unchalli Falls\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142006-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This was my pit stop location on the way back from Unchalli falls where we stopped for a much needed bite as we were all hungry. Don’t you think it is the perfect place to chomp on local snacks while admiring the beauty around?\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The Bisle Forest Highway of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The Bisle Forest Highway of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986095476-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAbove photo:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E This narrow road is the Bisle ghat highway. Every hundred meters or so, there are mini waterfalls, stream crossings, hairpins, C, curves, S curves and more. And all around you are forests. It is like riding inside a blanket of green. It happens to be one of my favorite ghat roads in India.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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The monsoons in 2020 have been more than normal and this has ensured that all the waterfalls, streams, rivers, lakes, reservoirs and dams are brimming full with water. And what better place to experience the abundant monsoons up close than the waterfall region of Karnataka that we all know as Uttara Kannada.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA gorgeous monsoon holiday destination here is Unchalli Falls, a loud waterfall that is created by a 381 feet drop in the Aghanashini river.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VgiNepA2vg8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe waterfall holiday to Unchalli falls begins when you find yourself on the beautiful winding ghat roads of the Sirsi-Kumta highway and the view gets even better when you turn off the highway at Aminahalli to go towards Heggarni. Persistent rains, pretty little villages surrounded by fresh paddy, lush green landscapes and a single lane road give you company. Green mountain peaks show you their face as you climb and descend these countryside roads. A steep climb and descent post Heggarni takes you to the Unchalli falls parking lot from where the downhill trek to the waterfall begins.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The monsoon view of Unchalli Falls\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The monsoon view of Unchalli Falls\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142127-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis downhill trek is another cog in the wheel called ‘Unchalli waterfall holiday’. Balmy weather, green foliage and slippery terrain take you closer to a loud thundering sound. You cannot see the waterfall as yet, but you can certainly hear it from far. There are 2 to 3 different view points from where you can see the Aghanashini river flowing through a narrow gorge before plunging down a wide mountain wall making for an amazing spectacle. If you visit during the monsoons or right after it, you might also get drenched in the waterfall mist at the bottom most view point. This is another special attribute of this waterfall experience.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAnd the best part of the waterfall experience comes when you make your return journey after all the waterfall viewing and mist drenching experience. The steep climb back to the parking lot makes your lungs gasp for air and your leg muscles screaming for rest. A few resting points and view points act as a perfect excuse to take a break and soak in some more views of the lush waterfall landscape, the surrounding forests, the monkeys playing on the nearby trees and the selfie clicking tourists.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Lush countryside - enroute Unchalli Falls, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Lush countryside - enroute Unchalli Falls, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142007-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EUnchalli is quite a popular destination, but given the current pandemic situation and the heavy rains that have been battering the region for the past four months, there should not be a lot of people. And unlike Jog falls where a short walk takes you to the view point, here you have to do a 15 to 20 minute downhill trek to catch a view of the waterfall. This steep hike may not be preferred by a lot of people and that is why you can further expect lower crowds.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The thundering and mist covered Unchalli Falls during the monsoons\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The thundering and mist covered Unchalli Falls during the monsoons\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142147-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you crave for a pristine ecosystem during your monsoon holiday, Unchalli Falls certainly has that. The trail might not take you close to the waterfall, but you can certainly feel its mist and soak in its magnificence, A good trek, some gorgeous views and a fantastic waterfall experience is in store here. And it becomes magical during the rains. I totally recommend it if you are headed towards the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KKZTAwFxcK0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EKey things to keep in mind while visiting Unchalli Falls:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) It is steep decline to the waterfalls from the parking lot. It is a combination of mud trail and steps. The trail can get real slippery during the rains. It is the return ascent that can take the wind out of you. Thankfully, there are enough places where you can rest and enjoy the waterfall view.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) The trail is full of leeches during the monsoons. Do prepare accordingly.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) Mist can momentarily block the waterfall view during the rains. It might be prudent to wait 10 to 15 minutes for the view to clear.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) Do carry some drinking water with you as you will need it on the way back from the waterfall.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) Please be careful while taking pictures and selfies as the view points are on a cliff’s edge and the terrain is usually slippery due to the waterfall spray and rains.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Unchalli Falls view point hut\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Unchalli Falls view point hut\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142242-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest season to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe monsoons are the best season to see Unchalli falls in all its glory, but even the post monsoon months make for a fantastic time to visit this waterfall.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"839\" title=\"The steep trail that leads to the Unchalli Falls view point\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The steep trail that leads to the Unchalli Falls view point\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142129-5.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe nearest airport would be Hubbali, about 150 kms away.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe nearest railway station would be Kumta, about 84 kms away.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe nearest major bus station would be Sirsi, about 35 kms away.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe route from Sirsi is as follows: Take the Kumta highway from Sirsi –\u0026gt; turn left at Amminahalli –\u0026gt; move forward toward to Heggarni –\u0026gt; And finally head to the parking lot of Unchalli Falls\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The steps that lead to the Unchalli Falls view points\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The steps that lead to the Unchalli Falls view points\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142137-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf hotels are your thing, Sirsi or Kumta would be your best bet.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMy personal favorites are remote homestays, which give you a traditional local experience while staying amidst nature. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/tavarumane-homestay-blissful-rural-holiday-destination-in-karnataka.html\"\u003ETavarumane homestay\u003C\/a\u003E is where I stay usually when I visit the Sirsi-Yellapur region, but there are many other homestays between Jog Falls and Yellapur\/Dandeli that are great. You can choose the ones that fit your requirements and budget.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you prefer beach properties, try the ones near Karwar or Gokarna.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Lush greenery enroute Unchalli Falls, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Lush greenery enroute Unchalli Falls, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142008-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWhile you can find biscuits and tea at either Heggarni or Ammenahalli, the best place to find quality places to eat would be Sirsi. Located about 35 kms away, one can find vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurants in Sirsi and can also find small supermarkets and other stores in case you wish to stock up on some ration.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Trail leading to Unchalli Falls, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Trail leading to Unchalli Falls, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142191-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther waterfalls in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) Jog Falls: The pride of Karnataka and one of the most iconic waterfalls of India\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/02\/magod-falls-magnificent-waterfall-in-karnataka.html\"\u003EMagod Falls\u003C\/a\u003E: A magnificent double bend waterfall on the Bedti river\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/10\/bilihole-falls-uttara-kannada-karnataka.html\"\u003EBilihole Falls\u003C\/a\u003E: A jungle waterfall that is located amidst the untouched forests of Kali tiger reserve\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/sathodi-falls-karnataka-prettiest-jungle-waterfall.html\"\u003ESathodi Falls\u003C\/a\u003E: One of Karnataka’s prettiest jungle waterfalls\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/vibhooti-falls-karnataka-jungle-waterfall-with-swimming-pool.html\"\u003EVibhooti Falls\u003C\/a\u003E: A forest waterfall with a beautiful natural swimming pool\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E6) Shirale Falls: A pretty little waterfall surrounded by plantations and forests\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E7) Apsarakonda Falls: A tall waterfall close to the coast\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E8) Hulikal Falls: A tall waterfall right on the main \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/hulikal-ghat-monsoon-giant-karnataka.html\"\u003EHulikal ghat road\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E9) Kunchikal Falls: One of India’s highest waterfalls, but not open to public access without prior permission\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E10) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/talas-abbi-falls-hidden-tropical-waterfall-of-karnataka.html\"\u003ETalasi Abbi Falls\u003C\/a\u003E: A wide waterfall that is quiet and surrounded by lush greenery\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"A monsoon road way from Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"A monsoon road way from Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986142272-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) Sirsi Marikamba Temple: One of Sirsi’s iconic temples\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/01\/yana-rocks-and-caves-magical-place-in-karnataka-forests.html\"\u003EYana rocks and caves\u003C\/a\u003E: Two limestone rocks that tower 300 feet in the middle of dense green jungle\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) Mirjan Fort: A 16th century fort that turns completely green during the rainy season\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2009\/12\/beaches-of-gokarna-karnataka-india-it.html\"\u003EGokarna\u003C\/a\u003E: A seaside hamlet known for its pretty beaches and temples\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/shivapura-hanging-bridge-motorcyclist-delight.html\"\u003EShivapura hanging bridge\u003C\/a\u003E: A hanging bridge over the Kodisalli reservoir on which motorcycles can ply\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E6) Kavadikere: A lake and temple between Yellapur and Magod Falls\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E7) Sahasralinga: A pilgrimage site where more than a thousand shiva lingas are carved on the rocks in the Shalmala river and on its banks\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E8) Ghante Ganapati Temple: A temple amidst the dense forests of the Western Ghats that is believed to make your wishes come true\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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From its top point, it offers a stunning 360 degree panorama of the lush greens of the Western Ghats, its rolling hills and its various water bodies. I am talking about the 9th century Kavaledurga Fort, a multi level fort with strong fortifications, palaces, temples and that makes for a fabulous monsoon trekking destination in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B7wl3c0NSCY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe last capital of the Keladi kingdom, the Kavaledurga fort was built in the 9th century and later renovated in the 14th century. It was a stronghold of the Nayakas of Keladi, who managed the land initially for the Vijayanagara kings and later managed it independently after the fall of the Vijayanagara kingdom. It took prominence in the 16th century under the rule of Venkatappa Nayaka who fortified the place, added a palace, temples, matha, granary, treasury, stables and ponds.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Palace ruins inside  Kavaledurga Fort\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Palace ruins inside  Kavaledurga Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101175-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ERight from the time you buy your parking ticket and walk through the narrow mud trail flanked by lush green paddy fields on both sides, you cannot stop but wonder about the size of this fort and appreciate the nature surrounding it. A wide and steep cobbled stone path leads you to the main door and that’s where the action begins. The cobbled path is wide so may be elephants used to carry stuff up to the palace. Today, there are no elephants here, but there are gorgeous views that you can soak in while you catch your breath on this steep incline. Once you enter the main doorway, there are other mini doorways that lead you to the Kashi Vishwanath temple and Lakshmi Narayana temple. These temples are defunct and mostly in ruins. You can see the structures and may be a Nandi or other statues strewn around.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Kavaledurga Fort pathway\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Kavaledurga Fort pathway\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101174-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ENow, the wide cobbled pathways give way to green fields and more gateways. Past this gateway and in the fourth level of this fort lies the ruins of a palace, which in its hey days used to consists of a durbar hall, a kitchen, bedroom and bathrooms. Stepwells have been found here, which shows that they had water storage and management in those days here. Water sewerage lines have also been found here. Post the ruins of the palace lies dense vegetation and it might look like the end of the trail, but this is where the best part of the fort lies. If you look closer into this dense vegetation, you will discover an extremely steep flight of stone steps that have been completely beaten down by the sun and the rains. As you huff and pant to the top and 5th level of the fort, you will be greeted by possibly some of the best views in the Western Ghats.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The green expanse inside Kavaledurga Fort\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The green expanse inside Kavaledurga Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101316-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECoupled with a stiff breeze, this view of the backwaters of the Varahi and Mani reservoirs, the rolling hills of the Sahyadris and the green carpet totally makes up for the arduous climb to the fort top. There is also a smaller temple located at the top. Called Shikareshwara, this happens to be the highest point in the fort and it offers a 360 degree view of the entire landscape that includes the backwater views, the Kashi Vishwanath temple and fort views, the village views and the entire view of the forest floor below. They say sunsets here are a specialty and offer surreal views during the winter months.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Hiking to the top of Kavaledurga Fort\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Hiking to the top of Kavaledurga Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101171-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA highly recommended monsoon trekking destination in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Kavaledurga Fort would also appeal to history lovers, nature lovers and those looking for a relaxed getaway amidst pristine nature. I am sure it would look fabulous even during winter and spring, but I visited it during the rains and I felt the entire trekking experience to be magical. If you are looking for a historical trekking destination in Karnataka, this place should certainly feature in your top list. I loved its diversity, terrain and views. And I am sure you would too!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Trail through paddy fields to Kavaledurga Fort, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Trail through paddy fields to Kavaledurga Fort, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101422-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest season to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe monsoons are the best time to visit if you wish for the lush green experience and if you like the idea of a monsoon trek.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe winter months would be a great time to visit for spectacular sunsets.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ESummers can be best avoided as the steep climb in the heat can be extremely tiring.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMy personal favorite is the monsoon season.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg title=\"The doorway that leads into Kavaledurga Fort premises\" alt=\"The doorway that leads into Kavaledurga Fort premises\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101312-5.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EKavaledurga fort is located on the highway between Mastikatte and Teerthahalli. If you are traveling from the coast, you will either take the Hulikal ghat and turn right at Mastikatte towards Teertahalli or you will take the Agumbe ghat and turn left towards Kavaledurga on the Agumbe –Teerthahalli road. If you are traveling from Sagara, you can take the route via Mastikatte and if you are traveling from Shimoga, you can take the route via Teertahalli.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe nearest airport would be Mangalore international airport, about 133 kms away (3 and a half hours one way journey).\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe nearest railway stations would be Kundapura (70 kms away), Shimoga (80 kms away) and Udupi (95 kms away).\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EPublic transportation will not take you all the way till Kavaledurga Fort, but it will certainly take you till Shimoga, Teerthahalli, Agumbe, Kundapur or Udupi.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Kavaledurga Fort main entrance\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Kavaledurga Fort main entrance\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101173-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you prefer homestays, try the ones in and around Agumbe, Sringeri or Teerthahalli.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you prefer beach resorts, try the beaches near Udupi or near Maravanthe.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you prefer larger hotels, try Udupi, Shimoga, Mangalore and Kundapur.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The trail through dense foliage that leads to the top of Kavaledurga Fort\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The trail through dense foliage that leads to the top of Kavaledurga Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101394-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf coffee, tea and\/or light snacks are on your mind, the parking lot in front of Kavaledurga Fort have two shops that can offer you a limited choice of beverages and packaged snacks.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you want to find a decent restaurant where you can find good local food, the hotels at Maskikatte and Teerthahalli would be your best bet.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you want something extraordinary, you should try the bigger hotels in Shimoga or in Udupi, but they will be a bit far away from Kavaledurga Fort.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Varahi reservoir as seen from the top of Kavaledurga Fort\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Varahi reservoir as seen from the top of Kavaledurga Fort\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101443-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EThings required for this trek:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) A good pair of walking shoes or boots to give you enough traction on slippery surfaces\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) An attentive eye to make sure leeches don’t climb up your shoes. This is mainly during the monsoons and during the rains\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) A bottle of water or two to stay hydrated\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) Some snacks or high energy bars in case you plan to stay on the top for a while. There is absolutely no food or water available once you cross the parking lot\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) A pair of sunglasses if you don’t like the bright sun hitting your eyes\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E6) A good camera to capture the beauty of this stunning landscape\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Spectacular view from the top of Kavaledurga Fort, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Spectacular view from the top of Kavaledurga Fort, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101275-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EApproximate time taken for the trek:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe entire return journey from the parking lot would be roughly four kilometers and it should take you about two to two and a half hours for the entire journey. The ascent is steep and will leave you gasping for breath. Thankfully, the views are so good that you will want to stop and click pictures. While, the ascent is mostly steep gradient till you reach the palace section, it turns into steep rock cut steps post that. And these are a beast, both to climb up and down. Most of the trail is under the sun, so do remember to carry a bottle or two of water with you. The terrain is very slippery during the rains. Do exercise caution.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Ruins of Kavaledurga temples and the surrounding green landscape\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Ruins of Kavaledurga temples and the surrounding green landscape\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101176-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther trekking destinations nearby:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) Narasimha Parvatha, a rainforest trek connecting Sringeri with Agumbe and that takes you to Barkana Falls, pristine rainforest and more\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2009\/12\/backpacking-through-western-ghats-day-7.html\"\u003EKodachadri\u003C\/a\u003E, a forest trek that takes you through Mookambike wildlife sanctuary and takes you to the top of Kodachadri mountain where Adi Shankaracharya had done penance. This place also offers stunning views of the Linganamakki reservoir\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2010\/12\/tropical-trek-to-koodlu-theertha-falls.html\"\u003EKudlu Teertha Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, a trek through the forests of Someshwara wildlife sanctuary that takes you to the pristine Kudlu Teertha waterfalls\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2010\/11\/trek-to-vanakebe-falls-sight-to-behold.html\"\u003EVanakebe Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, a trek near Agumbe that takes you to the top of Vanakebe Falls and that provides a view of the rainforest from above\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2010\/11\/trek-to-jogigundi-falls-cave-waterfall.html\"\u003EJogigundi Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, a trek that leads you to a cave waterfall near Agumbe\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The ancient cobbled path leading to Kavaledurga Fort, Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The ancient cobbled path leading to Kavaledurga Fort, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986101304-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) Shivappa Nayaka fort or Nagara Fort, a fort from the 17th century that is surrounded by the forests of the Western Ghats\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/talas-abbi-falls-hidden-tropical-waterfall-of-karnataka.html\"\u003ETalasi Abbi Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, a hidden waterfall surrounded by lush green forests of the Western Ghats\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/hulikal-ghat-monsoon-giant-karnataka.html\"\u003EHulikal ghat and Hulikal Falls\u003C\/a\u003E, one of the wettest regions of Karnataka\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) Kunchikal Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls of India\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) The rainforest village of Agumbe that is known for its \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2010\/11\/famous-sunset-of-agumbe.html\"\u003Esunset points\u003C\/a\u003E, waterfall treks and king cobras\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E6) 8th century Sringeri Sharadamba temple that is located by the banks of the river Tungabhadra\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E7) Kollur Mookambika temple, an iconic 8th century temple surrounded by the forests of the Western Ghats and that provides a view of the Kodachadri peak\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E8) Thombattu Falls, a wide waterfall located near Hosangadi\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E9) Bhadra tiger reserve, a fabulous place to see river terns, tigers, leopards and many other wild animal and bird species\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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This wet season brings to life many waterfalls and streams and their tropical setting, lush environment and thunderous force simply absorbs all of your mental and physical stress. One such tropical waterfall is the Talasi Abbi falls that lies hidden in the Western Ghats between Mastikatte and Tirthahalli in the Malnad region of Karnataka. The place is so remote that you might lose your way a couple of times before you find the right path. And unlike the more popular waterfalls of the Western Ghats, there will be hardly any people here. At the maximum, there might be one or two groups in addition to yours. And unlike the bigger waterfalls, you can actually get close to this waterfall and enjoy a shower right under it.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-MBIK-pODuE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETo me, Talasi Abbi falls is the perfectly hidden waterfall holiday during the monsoons. The green environment, the pristine waterfall, the mountain stream, the sounds of nature, the short tropical trek, the steep climb down the slippery rocks, the water baby moments, the picnic brunch, the lack of crowds and all the other fun and frolic make it a dream come true. A waterfall holiday in the monsoons does not get any better. I would certainly recommend it to all waterfall lovers and monsoon chasers. My only request to you would be to carry every single bit of trash back with you to civilization.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"458\" title=\"The multi-tiered Talasi Abhi Falls between Hulikal and Teerthahalli\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The multi-tiered Talasi Abhi Falls between Hulikal and Teerthahalli\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986116653-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBest season to visit:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETalasi Abbi Falls is best visited during the monsoons or right after as that is when the waterfall will be in full flow and the surrounding forest will be lush and refreshing.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EThings to note:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) The trail will be slippery, so do exercise caution, especially when climbing down the rocks from the top of the waterfall to the stream below\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) Leeches will be abundant during the monsoons. They are perfectly harmless, but if they bother you, do come prepared with leech socks or other preventive ideas\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) You will certainly want to bathe under the waterfall. Do come prepared with your swim wear, towels and dry clothes\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) There are hardly any places to find anything to eat or drink nearby. It would be best to carry your own picnic basket so that you can enjoy your picnic brunch in the lap of nature\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Posing at the pristine environment near Talasi Abhi Falls\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Posing at the pristine environment near Talasi Abhi Falls\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986116654-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETalasi Falls lies on the Mastikatte – Tirthahalli road. As soon as you hit Yadur, you have to turn inside towards the waterfall. About 2 kms after the turning, there is a small parking spot where you can park your vehicle and proceed to cover the last 2 kms to the waterfall by foot. There is a good chance that you might not be able to find the parking location and the waterfall. It is best to check with locals on the right way. The trail from the parking lot will lead you to the top of the waterfall. You will have to climb down rocks to reach the bottom of the waterfall.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you are traveling from the coast, you can take the Hulikal ghat, go all the up to Mastikatte and turn towards the Tirthahalli road. If you are are traveling from Sagara, you first reach Mastikatte and then get onto the Tirthahalli highway.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you are traveling from Shimoga or Agumbe, you can turn at Tirthahalli and take the Mastikatte highway.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENearest airport\u003C\/u\u003E would be Mangalore international airport.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt is best to have your own mode of transportation.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The hidden Talasi Abhi Falls of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The hidden Talasi Abhi Falls of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3986116679-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) Kavaledurga Fort: A 9th century fort surrounded by the forests and mountains of the Western Ghats\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) Nagara Fort: A 16th century capital of the Keladi rulers\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) Varahi and Mani Reservoirs: Large water bodies in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) Kunchikal Falls: One of the highest waterfalls of India\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/hulikal-ghat-monsoon-giant-karnataka.html\"\u003EHulikal ghat and Hulikal Falls\u003C\/a\u003E: One of the wettest places in Karnataka\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E6) Thombattu Falls: A slightly offbeat waterfall in the Western Ghats\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E7) Agumbe: A village known for its rainforests, waterfalls, King Cobras and Malgudi Days setting\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/2348561871729719999\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/talas-abbi-falls-hidden-tropical-waterfall-of-karnataka.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/2348561871729719999"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/2348561871729719999"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/talas-abbi-falls-hidden-tropical-waterfall-of-karnataka.html","title":"Talasi Abbi Falls: Hidden Tropical Beauty in the Western Ghats of Karnataka"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-MaQwpJ58RnQ\/X2x5KwoCJtI\/AAAAAAACI1M\/JgayIR_HUxMpuUewn7eSTRvNEmtzeS2vwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Talasi%2BAbhi%2BFalls%2Bnear%2BMastikatte.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sulagodu, Yadur, Karnataka 577448, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"13.707265 75.0681836"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-14.602968836178846 39.9119336 42.017498836178845 110.2244336"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-6738741388097986440"},"published":{"$t":"2020-09-15T12:08:00.000+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-09-15T12:08:24.537+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adventure Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hulikal Ghat"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"India"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Karnataka"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Monsoon Holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Western Ghats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Hulikal Ghat: The Monsoon Giant of Karnataka"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"365\" title=\"The panoramic Shola forest view from Hulikal ghat, Karnataka\" alt=\"The panoramic Shola forest view from Hulikal ghat, Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zaXMT1avElE\/X1s608j-AgI\/AAAAAAACIvU\/klOQha4tCREmHzyoKtqslalf4QfANowGwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/The%2Bpanoramic%2BShola%2Bforest%2Bview%2Bfrom%2BHulikal%2Bghat%252C%2BKarnataka.jpg\" border=\"0\" data-original-width=\"800\" data-original-height=\"464\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt is one of the wettest places in Karnataka, in the Western Ghats and also in India. I am talking about Hulikal Ghat or Balabare Ghat, the monsoon giant that is nestled in the Western Ghats just south of Shimoga and Tirthahalli. Connecting the Shimoga district with the district of Udupi, this lush mountain and forest expanse of the Western Ghats attracts monsoon laden clouds like clockwork every year between May and November. Such is the quantity of precipitation here that it gives birth to one of the tallest waterfalls in India – the Kunchikal Falls. Not many know about it as it is part of a hydro electric project (Varahi project) and hence off limits for the general public. This Kunchikal falls is said to be taller than Jog Falls of Karnataka and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2011\/01\/noh-kalikai-falls-magic-of-meghalaya.html\"\u003ENoh Kalikai Falls of Meghalaya\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IxODi7vt_UY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBut, Hulikal is not just about the Kunchikal Falls. The heavy precipitation (6000 to 10,000 mm every year) that it receives gives birth to many streams that travel in all directions to join different rivers. And not just streams, but an entire ecosystem spanning shrubs, fungi, evergreen forests, rainforests, shola forests, insects, birds, animals, reptiles and so much more. Riding or driving through the Hulikal Ghats during the monsoon is nothing short of magical. The innumerable waterfalls falling right next to the highway, the floating mist cover, the vast expanse of greenery, the beautiful curves and the richer environment all make for a heady concoction. Add to it a tiny village, a cup of steaming hot coffee in your hand, the melody of the forest and you think you are living in a dream.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"The grogeous Hulikal Ghat road\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The grogeous Hulikal Ghat road\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3979192975-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt doesn’t matter whether you are on a bicycle, motorcycle or inside a car, Hulikal ghat is bound to bowl you over with its amazing beauty. And if you happen to be a monsoon chaser or love rains, you are bound to fall in love with this monsoon giant. After all, not many places in the world get as much rainfall as Hulikal Ghats and this abundant rainfall gives birth to vibrant nature, one that is pleasing and calming for the senses. Do let me know what you think of Hulikal Ghat when you plan your next road trip there.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"472\" title=\"Gorgeous Hulikal Falls on the Hulikal ghat highway\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Gorgeous Hulikal Falls on the Hulikal ghat highway\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3979192979-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003EThere are no places to stay on the Hulikal ghat.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you don’t mind simple places, PWD has a rest house near Mastikatte. You could try there.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you wish for luxurious accommodation, do head to Sagara, Shimoga, Kundapura or Udupi.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf homestays are your thing, you will find quality homestays near Tirthahalli, Agumbe and Sringeri.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"388\" title=\"The lush green expanse as seen from the Hulikal ghat of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"The lush green expanse as seen from the Hulikal ghat of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3979192978-4.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003EThe best place to eat would be Mastikatte as there are a few restaurants serving good food. There are also a few small hotels serving simple food and snacks on the Mastikatte-Tirthahallli road.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg width=\"630\" height=\"839\" title=\"Hulikal Falls by the Hulikal ghat highway of Karnataka\" style=\"border: 0px currentcolor; border-image: none; background-image: none;\" alt=\"Hulikal Falls by the Hulikal ghat highway of Karnataka\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3979193054-5.jpg\" border=\"0\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E1) Kunchikal Falls – one of the tallest waterfalls of India\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E2) Talasi Abhi Falls – a remote waterfall ideal for a short trek and offbeat picnic\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E3) Kavaledurga Fort – a 9th century fort that commands stunning views of the Varahi reservoir and the Western Ghats\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E4) Thombattu Falls – a wide waterfall on the Thombattu river\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E5) The rainforest village of Agumbe known for its King Cobras, waterfalls, treks and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2010\/11\/famous-sunset-of-agumbe.html\"\u003Esunset points\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E6) The reservoirs of Mani Dam and Savehoklu\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E7) Nagara Fort – a gorgeous fort built during the reign of the Keladi dynasty\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E8) Chandikamba temple – a pretty temple located on the main ghat turn and that offers great views of the lush forest\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/6738741388097986440\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/hulikal-ghat-monsoon-giant-karnataka.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/6738741388097986440"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/6738741388097986440"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/09\/hulikal-ghat-monsoon-giant-karnataka.html","title":"Hulikal Ghat: The Monsoon Giant of Karnataka"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zaXMT1avElE\/X1s608j-AgI\/AAAAAAACIvU\/klOQha4tCREmHzyoKtqslalf4QfANowGwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/The%2Bpanoramic%2BShola%2Bforest%2Bview%2Bfrom%2BHulikal%2Bghat%252C%2BKarnataka.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Hulikal, Karnataka 577448, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"13.7292806 75.0192031"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-14.580953236178846 39.8629531 42.039514436178848 110.1754531"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-7799355458753581755"},"published":{"$t":"2020-07-20T13:40:00.000+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-07-20T13:40:34.627+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adventure Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Himachal Pradesh"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"India"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Komic"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Spiti Valley"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Komic: One of the world’s highest villages with road connectivity"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"The high village of Komic in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ge9CEoMrdCs\/XwVhzTiBZ2I\/AAAAAAACHMU\/mEDZkoVtkZwq8U3b66yIrUmMOfabFPltACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/The%2Bhigh%2Bvillage%2Bof%2BKomic%2Bin%2Bthe%2BSpiti%2BValley%2Bof%2BHimachal%2BPradesh.jpg\" title=\"The high village of Komic in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe surreal Spiti valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India is home to some of the world’s highest villages. Each of these villages come with their very own tag line. Hikkim boasts of the world’s highest post office. Tashigang is home to the world’s highest polling booth. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/05\/langza-fossil-village-spiti-valley-himalayas.html\"\u003ELangza\u003C\/a\u003E is the high altitude fossil village.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/01\/dhankar-prettiest-village-of-spiti.html\"\u003EDhankar village\u003C\/a\u003E enjoys one of the highest river confluence views. And Komic at 4,587 meters is one of the world’s highest villages with a motorable road.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this article, we are going to be talking about the remote high altitude village of Komic. This village whose name literally means ‘eye of a snow cock’ is home to a simple monastery, an absolutely serene atmosphere and surreal mountain views. But, it is the journey from Kaza to Komic that is even more amazing. This journey through some of the world’s highest villages located in rarefied atmosphere and surrounded by a 360 degree mountain panorama makes for a heady experience. It doesn’t matter whether you are on foot, on a bicycle, on a motorcycle or in a car or jeep, you are bound to be mesmerized and captivated by this beautiful mountain route.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Komic - one of the highest villages of the world at 4587 meters\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1731887795-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Komic - one of the highest villages of the world at 4587 meters\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDepending on the time of the year, the landscape could either be brown, slightly green or white. Most of the year it is brown on the ground, white on the mountains and blue in the skies. The Komic Lundup Chemmo or Tangyud monastery is the heart of this high altitude village. One of the oldest monasteries in the Spiti valley, it is also one of the highest monasteries in India. Sipping hot butter tea made by the monastery monks in front of the monastery while staring at the spectacular mountain panorama is an experience to be had here. It is also the perfect excuse for a tea time conversation with the monks who share stories of the monastery, their personal lives, the wildlife (ibex, snow leopard, etc.) that frequents here and much more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAt about 18 kms from Kaza, the main town in Spiti Valley, Komic, which is one of the world’s highest villages with road connectivity also happens to be part of my favorite Spiti high altitude village circuit. I highly recommend that you visit this village the next time you head to the mountains of Himachal Pradesh.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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But you might be surprised to know they visited Uttarakhand, dubbed as the 'Land of God', to find some creative inspiration!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWell, it is not tough to gauge why they conceived Uttarakhand as a source to get their creative juices flowing. The sprawling Himalayas, dense wood, whirlwind of flora and fauna, and lastly, the treks, everything for you to delve into your creative perfection away from the noise.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHill stations like Nainital, Mussoorie, Auli and Dehradun have always been pulling in people across the globe. The trekking enthusiasts have more reasons to visit Uttarakhand as the trails of some of the famous treks lead to this place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe will be talking about some of them today.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;segoe ui\u0026quot;; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E1) Nag Tibba - Appreciate Nature’s Mastery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sunset from Nag Tibba trek\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O2FECDjdZ1A\/XtDKfjHEiII\/AAAAAAACG30\/PM4a8GZotfkM5ZIICrKuaiQqfYLoelDpACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Sunset%2Bfrom%2BNag%2BTibba%2Btrek.JPG\" title=\"Sunset from Nag Tibba trek\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBest time to visit:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E Winters - October to December \/ Summer - April to June\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration of Trek:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E 7 hours for a 10 km trek from the base camp to the hilltop\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELevel of difficulty:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E Relatively easy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach trek takes hours of effort to get a sight of nature's brilliance forming indelible moments. Nag Tibba provides sight of nature’s mastery, but with minimum sweat work. It is an ideal weekend trek that can aptly compensate for the Himalayan trek you have been planning for months.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe trail cuts its way through the grass cover, dense jungle and heritage sites. Thus, all the way, you have something pushing you forward when you are exhausted. At the top, you have the prize waiting, a 100-degree view of the snow-capped Himalayan range, Bandarpoonch and Kala Nag peak. The sight of \u003Cbr \/\u003EKedarnath peak in the North would itself be the sole motivator of the trek.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;segoe ui\u0026quot;; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E2) Har Ki Doon - Encounter Rare Fauna and Floor\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Har Ki Doon Trek, Uttarakhand\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mn0AKiN4Fg4\/XtDKpkZfC4I\/AAAAAAACG4E\/EqJasAcqZkUi0MAbceOXf2euO5ieZK0SwCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Har%2BKi%2BDoon%2BTrek%252C%2BUttarakhand.jpg\" title=\"Har Ki Doon Trek, Uttarakhand\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBest time to visit:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E Summer - April to June \/ Autumn - September to December.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration of Trek:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E Total 47 km can be covered in 6-7 days.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELevel of difficulty:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E Moderately difficult\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis trek is a part of a common folklore tale and stretches over 44 km. The highest point in the trek stands at 14,000 ft. The mesmerising views of the nearby mountain ranges in both summers and winters are a sight to behold.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.realbharat.org\/har-ki-dun-trek\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe beauty of Har Ki Dun\u003C\/a\u003E trek lies not just at the summit, the trail itself takes you through a journey in time with small settlements formed a hundred or even some thousand years ago. Amidst the woods, you might find some rare avian life along with other forms of wildlife.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis place is known for its frequent rains and most of it is concentrated in summers. The hide and seek between the sun and rain-filled clouds ready to burst make the trek even more satisfactory. But you must be properly equipped to tackle such situations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;segoe ui\u0026quot;; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E3) Valley of Flowers – Trek amidst Nature’s Vibrant Colors\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Scenic treks of Uttarakhand\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p96xBt8SvQ4\/XtDKtaQ9EAI\/AAAAAAACG4U\/46FoAhBiQTwLYW_p82EajFi2fZQPtlLtACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Scenic%2Btreks%2Bof%2BUttarakhand.jpg\" title=\"Scenic treks of Uttarakhand\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBest time to visit:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E July to August, the time when the flowers are in full bloom\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration of Trek:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E About 6 days to complete the trek\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELevel of difficulty:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E Easy to Moderate\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EClose your eyes and imagine yourself standing amid more than 600 floral species, surrounded by tall mountains. Welcome, you are in a Valley of Flowers, as listed in UNESCO world heritage sites.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis place is a paradise for people who are enthralled by nature and love flowers. Not just the floral life form that is enticing here, a few kilometers into the wood and you might spot a musk deer, black bears of Asian origin, blue sheep and many other wildlife species.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs a tourer, you will find many reasons that prove why this place is listed in the UNESCO records.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;segoe ui\u0026quot;; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E4) Auli – Winter Trekking Destination\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Those snow capped mountain views during a trek in Uttarakhand\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-upAp-QdSsPI\/XtDL0s-I3rI\/AAAAAAACG5c\/iff3cmkgHMY2wlvYVGwnIrFm4llOSlhzACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Those%2Bsnow%2Bcapped%2Bmountain%2Bviews%2Bduring%2Ba%2Btrek%2Bin%2BUttarakhand.jpg\" title=\"Those snow capped mountain views during a trek in Uttarakhand\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBest time to visit:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E November to March \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDuration of Trek:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E 3 hours, covering 5-6 km\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ELevel of difficulty:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Moderately difficult\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAuli is one of the most \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/01\/top-6-winter-treks-in-indian-himalayas.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eperfect winter destinations\u003C\/a\u003E, away from rising mercury of the urban chaos. Trekking in Auli has the ideal mix of leisure and adventure. Such combination results from the lush green valley and snow-covered mountains that follow you throughout the trail.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.realbharat.org\/auli\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAuli\u003C\/a\u003E is one of the ideal places for a snow trekking adventure. It cultivates a sense of joy when you see snow all around you, much like a kid in a candy store. The sight of sunrise and sunset can turn anyone into a photographer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs you complete the trek, a 360-degree view of Garhwal Himalayas and Nand Devi awaits you.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;segoe ui\u0026quot;; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E5) Kedarkantha Trek - Amidst Snow Covered Trails\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Skyscape from Kedarkantha Trek, Uttarakhand\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1AXsygu2RXE\/XtDKrDBEypI\/AAAAAAACG4M\/fDnlMosrSZA2-mYP4Z4Yez1rBoycscM8gCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Skyscape%2Bfrom%2BKedarkantha%2BTrek%252C%2BUttarakhand.jpg\" title=\"Skyscape from Kedarkantha Trek, Uttarakhand\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBest time to visit:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E Winter - December-to-March.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuration of Trek:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E 7 hours to complete the trek of 6 km\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELevel of difficulty:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E Easy-to-moderate\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou might not be an expert trekker to take on hard terrain all the time, but if you want to be a part of such a pre trekking destination, the Kedarnatha trek is your place. The snow-covered trail shows you the path right to the summit. The surrounding view of the snow-covered Black peak, Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini mountain range will allure you to move forward.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe campsites are sporadic and consistent. Thus at any point in your journey, there is a campsite just a few kilometers away. These campsites would provide you the much-needed rest after long hours of trek and get your body ready for the upcoming trails.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;segoe ui\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EClosing thoughts\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beginning the descent after soaking in the snow capped mountain views\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yIzXtL-9XdI\/XtDLUW0HoqI\/AAAAAAACG5M\/f3HQnxEPD1EoenpESP7xe7B84Ajio2DIACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Beginning%2Bthe%2Bdescent%2Bafter%2Bsoaking%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bsnow%2Bcapped%2Bmountain%2Bviews.jpg\" title=\"Beginning the descent after soaking in the snow capped mountain views\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn a nutshell, Uttarakhand has the trails to suit all forms of trekking enthusiasts. You just need to unpack apprehensions and dive into the adventure. You have parks, snow covered mountain ranges and rich flora and fauna reserves to keep you at your toes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9tTCNVJGWtw\/XtDK9YJLefI\/AAAAAAACG40\/Mo74bA5Pl8wIVcYuikkpIMvk0zPZ_7EPgCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Amit%2Bfrom%2Brealbharat.org.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg align=\"left\" border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9tTCNVJGWtw\/XtDK9YJLefI\/AAAAAAACG40\/Mo74bA5Pl8wIVcYuikkpIMvk0zPZ_7EPgCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Amit%2Bfrom%2Brealbharat.org.jpg\" style=\"display: inline; float: left; margin: 0px 20px 0px 0px;\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EAUTHOR BIO:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E Amit is an avid traveler and passionate writer. His weekends are dedicated to travel and free time dedicated to writing for his blog www.realbharat.org. His passion for both these hobbies made him start realbharat.org. The blog is intended to bring out the real India and present it to the world!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll the photographs in this article are courtesy of the author.\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. 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A high altitude village in the Western Himalayas of India that is made up of a small group of people living in Tibetan styled mud and stone houses and who are surrounded by snow capped mountains and the rolling hills of the mighty Himalayas. Now, imagine their mountainous land being the home to a rich array of fossils of marine animals and plants from millions of years ago. Sounds impossible right?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWell, such a village exists at an altitude of 4400 metres above MSL in the high Himalayas of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. This village called Langza is a picturesque village that lies at the base of the Chau Chau Kang Nilda peak and that is just made up of a few hundred people.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bird's eye view of Langza village and the snow capped mountains\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1610606934-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Bird's eye view of Langza village and the snow capped mountains\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe interesting thing is that Langza and most of Spiti valley was under the ancient Tethys sea many millions of years ago and it was home to many ancient marine flora and fauna. The entire mountain landscape that we see today was all under a huge ocean before the tectonic plates shifted leading to the Indian subcontinent shifting itself from Africa and banging against the Eurasian continent. And which led to the birth of the Himalayas and the Tibetan plateau.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday, the Tethys ocean is no more, but the fossils of these ancient marine animals still exist in and around Langza and quite possibly other parts of Spiti valley too. All you need to have is a keen eye to spot these fossils or take the help of a knowledgeable local.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Road to Langza in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1678854597-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Road to Langza in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt doesn’t matter whether you are a trekker, a bicyclist, a motorcyclist, anthropology lover, mountain lover or just a good ‘ol tourist, this remote high altitude village of Himachal Pradesh is bound to bowl you over. It’s ancient monastery, its friendly citizens, its high altitude lakes (Chumo Tso and Tsonyeti) and other umpteen treks, its green pastures, its snow capped peaks, its rich wildlife including the elusive snow leopard and its many fossil trails are bound to keep you captivated. Do remember to pack for the sharp mountain sun and for cold nights to have a ball of a time at Langza.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Motorcycling in the high mountains of Spiti\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1610606898-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Motorcycling in the high mountains of Spiti\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to get here:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest airport would be Kullu international airport. From here, the route to Langza would be via Manali –\u0026gt; Rohtang pass –\u0026gt; Tandi –\u0026gt; Gramphoo –\u0026gt; Kunzum pass –\u0026gt; Kaza and –\u0026gt; Langza. Local buses, taxis or self drive vehicles are your best bets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe other more popular airport would be Chandigarh. And the route to Langza from here would be Chandigarh –\u0026gt; Shimla –\u0026gt; Recong Peo –\u0026gt; Nako –\u0026gt; Tabo –\u0026gt; Dhankar –\u0026gt; Kaza –\u0026gt; Langza. This route takes you through the heart of Kinnaur and Spiti valley. The route can be long, but the experience will be remarkable.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest season to go:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELangza is open all year round. Winters can be extremely cold. Summers are the best time to visit, but if you can handle the cold, try late autumn to early winter so that you enjoy the lack of crowds and the apple season.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EKey things to keep in mind:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1) Most of these areas are high altitude places with low oxygen. Do plan for AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) and ascend gradually.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Some of the high mountain passes can be blocked due to bad roads. Do check the status of roads before starting on your journey.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3) Buying or possessing fossils is illegal in India.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Extremely scenic mountain village of Langza in Spiti, Western Himalayas\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1610606952-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Extremely scenic mountain village of Langza in Spiti, Western Himalayas\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther attractions nearby:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1) Komic – the highest village in the world connected by a motorable road at 4,587 metres\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Kibber – a high altitude village known for its stone houses and easy access to snow leopards\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3) Hikkim – home to the highest post office in the world at 14, 400 feet\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4) Ki Monastery – located at 4,166 metres, it is the biggest monastery of Spiti valley\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E5) Kaza – the largest town and the headquarters of Spiti valley\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Kunzum La – At 4, 551 m, it is a high mountain range in the eastern Kunzum range of the Himalayas\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2015\/11\/chandra-taal-lake-magical-family.html\"\u003EChandra Taal Lake\u003C\/a\u003E – A magical family camping destination in the Himalayas\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E8) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2016\/01\/dhankar-prettiest-village-of-spiti.html\"\u003EDhankar\u003C\/a\u003E – the prettiest village of Spiti\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E9) Pin Valley National Park – A remote national park known for its high mountains, unique flora and fauna and medicinal plants\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/6774792884978724163\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/05\/langza-fossil-village-spiti-valley-himalayas.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/6774792884978724163"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/6774792884978724163"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/05\/langza-fossil-village-spiti-valley-himalayas.html","title":"Langza: The Himalayan Village that is known for Fossils of Marine Animals"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-du8OcQk-4q4\/XszB-QgrcnI\/AAAAAAACG2o\/N1e_zmXxKD4hnYlaJ8FZRKkGcw_4M3i0QCK4BGAYYCw\/s72-c\/Langza%2Bvillage%2B-%2Bof%2Bfossils%252C%2Brich%2Bhistory%252C%2Bsnow%2Bcapped%2Bmountains%2Band%2Bmore.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Langza, Himachal Pradesh 172114, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"32.2738394 78.081595299999989"},"georss$box":{"$t":"32.2604144 78.0614253 32.2872644 78.101765299999983"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-118249959776582702"},"published":{"$t":"2020-04-26T11:45:00.000+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-04-26T11:45:07.973+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adventure Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"India"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Karnataka"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Uttara Kannada"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Western Ghats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Yana Rocks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Natural Wonder called Yana Rocks: A Drone’s Eye View"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Drone photograph of Yana Rocks, Karnataka\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1asSSAWSnDE\/XqRj44Oy8yI\/AAAAAAACGY4\/jnf3t2aLxCk6weG0H0webcTbDs3Nu_w4wCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Drone%2Bphotograph%2Bof%2BYana%2BRocks%252C%2BKarnataka.jpg\" title=\"Drone photograph of Yana Rocks, Karnataka\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of Karnataka state’s stunning natural wonders, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/01\/yana-rocks-and-caves-magical-place-in-karnataka-forests.html\"\u003EYana rocks and caves\u003C\/a\u003E are a treat to the eyes. Towering majestically over lush green forests of the Western Ghats, these magical rocks and caves make for great jungles treks, rock climbing expeditions and fantastic monsoon holiday destinations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn this time of lockdown, I thought I should take you on a virtual tour to this lush wonder and give you a drone’s eye view of this mesmerizing landscape.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vtu2bOll7tc\" width=\"630\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBest explored during the rains, Yana is a place that is a mix of nature, spirituality, religion and adventure. You should either explore the landscape on foot thus appreciating the dynamic flora and fauna of this region or embark on a road trip through the forests and many waterfalls of Uttara Kannada.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bhairava Yana Rock and the Uttara Kannada Forest Landscape\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3887347350-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Bhairava Yana Rock and the Uttara Kannada Forest Landscape\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERock climbers and adventure enthusiasts will love its steep walls and cragged surfaces. Nature lovers will love the diversity of the Western Ghats and water babies can find solace in the many waterfalls nearby, especially \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/vibhooti-falls-karnataka-jungle-waterfall-with-swimming-pool.html\"\u003EVibhooti Falls\u003C\/a\u003E that is located about 9 kms away.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mohini Rock as seen from the top of Bhairava Rock, Yana Rocks, Karnataka\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3887347348-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Mohini Rock as seen from the top of Bhairava Rock, Yana Rocks, Karnataka\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd while you are in the region, do not miss out on the black beaches of Kumta, the iconic OM beach of Gokarna, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/shivapura-hanging-bridge-motorcyclist-delight.html\"\u003EShivapura hanging bridge\u003C\/a\u003E, the winding roads of the Arbail ghat, the magnificent waterfalls of Unchalli, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/02\/magod-falls-magnificent-waterfall-in-karnataka.html\"\u003EMagod\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/sathodi-falls-karnataka-prettiest-jungle-waterfall.html\"\u003ESathodi\u003C\/a\u003E, the many river crossings, the rich wildlife and the lush countryside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The stunning Yana Rocks surrounded by the dense jungles of the Western Ghats\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3887347349-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The stunning Yana Rocks surrounded by the desnse jungles of the Western Ghats\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is one of Karnataka’s nature rich regions and deserves a full-on experience by one and all. May be, it should be in your travel bucket-list for the next long weekend from Bangalore once the lockdown is over and once things return to a state of normalcy. I hope you get to see it in the monsoons as that is my favorite season to be in this region.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENote:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E The drone photographs and video are courtesy of Pradeep H Gowda, a dear friend, a fellow motorcyclist and monsoon chaser.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/118249959776582702\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/04\/yana-rocks-through-drone-photos.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/118249959776582702"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/118249959776582702"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/04\/yana-rocks-through-drone-photos.html","title":"The Natural Wonder called Yana Rocks: A Drone’s Eye View"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1asSSAWSnDE\/XqRj44Oy8yI\/AAAAAAACGY4\/jnf3t2aLxCk6weG0H0webcTbDs3Nu_w4wCK4BGAYYCw\/s72-c\/Drone%2Bphotograph%2Bof%2BYana%2BRocks%252C%2BKarnataka.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Yana, Karnataka 581403, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"14.5901695 74.5666653"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-15.666708999999999 33.2580713 44.847048 115.8752593"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-8283352202021028906"},"published":{"$t":"2020-04-24T14:42:00.001+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-04-23T12:03:09.419+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adventure Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cambodia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Indonesia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kayaking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Myanmar"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Thailand"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Best Kayaking Destinations in Asia"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Best Kayaking Destinations in Asia\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1W1pa-EMkas\/XqKsarVTw2I\/AAAAAAACGW8\/97g9Zv9a0W0DEKRPGiNEmyCten9bN8WbACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Best%2BKayaking%2BDestinations%2Bin%2BAsia.jpg\" title=\"Best Kayaking Destinations in Asia\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEven if you choose to kayak through a portion of the river near your home that you have traveled through on regular ferries multiple times, it will feel like a whole new experience altogether. Unbelievable as it may seem to those who do not have much experience with kayaking, that’s exactly how it feels.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe difference between kayaking and being on a regular motorized boat or ferry is the distance between you and the water. To be so low and close to the water in a manual boat presents kayakers with a thrilling perspective that’s unique only to kayaking. If you truly want to enjoy that surreal perspective from the most adventurous and beautiful lakes or rivers across Asia, here’s the list you need to follow.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERaja Ampat, Indonesia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia\" border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-k2D2CINjbXU\/XqKrPIAqhLI\/AAAAAAACGWw\/bPh-qrIxD9s_Yh9q83r1FHtoPD9FNZ3cwCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Raja%2BAmpat%2BIslands%252C%2BIndonesia.png\" title=\"Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia\" width=\"627\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERaja Ampat is a conservation area for marine life and it’s a gorgeous one at that. Each time you visit Raja Ampat and decide to go on a kayaking tour with the local guides, you are helping the local population and the conservation efforts simultaneously, in addition to enjoying a grand kayaking experience.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe trips themselves can last for days, taking you through some amazing sceneries and backdrops which are hard to describe but are meant to be seen first hand. There’s the blue sky up above and blue-green water below, which is almost astonishingly clear. As you kayak along those clear waters on a bright day, you can see the marine wildlife clearly, swimming below and close to your kayak!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EInle Lake in Myanmar\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.ggpht.com\/-2M1dlGFxeig\/UmVNBfyuW5I\/AAAAAAABC7g\/g_eawMpHtGU\/image%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf fishing is on your mind, then the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2013\/10\/inle-lake-unique-burma-can-be-found-here.html\"\u003EInle Lake in Myanmar\u003C\/a\u003E should be at the top of your kayaking list. Those that do not know about the fishing or how beautiful the place looks, will skip a visit to Inle and head straight over to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2013\/05\/bagan-ancient-land-of-temples-in.html\"\u003EBagan\u003C\/a\u003E, but they have no idea how gorgeous and untouched the lake feels on a kayak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA fishing kayak would be ideal for the trip since it will let you take advantage of the local fishing opportunities, which are among the best in Myanmar. Entire villages depend on fishing for their livelihoods near Lake Inle, so, if fishing while kayaking seems like an awesome idea to you, bring your own fishing kayak to the Inle Lake and you will have a blast.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPhang Nga Bay in Thailand\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The famous James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay, Thailand\" border=\"0\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.ggpht.com\/-wREZVVlCUT4\/UOfh_IvWpVI\/AAAAAAAA_V8\/NwgqOfh1G7E\/image%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The famous James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay, Thailand\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERight in between Phuket Island and the Southern Thai mainland lies the stunning Phang Nga Bay. Kayaking feels quite different from what you might be acquainted with while visiting any of the many lakes in Southeast Asia, simply because it’s not a lake, but an actual part of the bay, nestled in natural cliffs of limestone. As one carefully paddles past the karst structures jutting out of the waters, they will inevitably come across the mighty karst and limestone island of Ko Khao Phing Kan, aka, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2013\/01\/the-touristy-james-bond-island.html\"\u003EJames Bond Island\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA major thrill and adventure await those that venture through the hongs, which are collapsed caves that allow entry inside the islands on the bay via cave openings which are still accessible to kayaks. It’s an indescribable experience to paddle through limestone caves that do not have a roof anymore, but the walls still stand. The kind of plants and small animals you will be seeing here are only seen in these hongs only, so respect their privacy and move on as silently as possible.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETonle Sap Lake in Cambodia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Floating village at Chong Khneas, Tonle Sap, Cambodia\" border=\"0\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p2013859696-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Floating village at Chong Khneas, Tonle Sap, Cambodia\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2013\/01\/a-cruise-on-tonle-sap-ecological.html\"\u003ETonle Sap Lake\u003C\/a\u003E is another place where bringing a fishing kayak would be ideal for fishing enthusiasts. Not only is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia a beautiful spot to row low and near the water’s surface, but the calm lake is also teeming with fish. The water isn’t clear here, but the reflections shimmer on the water with amazing perfection. The reflections of a starlit sky on a calm, full-moon night almost feel magical while paddling on the Tonle Sap Lake.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt’s important to note that although the lake is good for beginners due to the reliable calmness it is famous for, the mangrove forests and the sheer size of the freshwater lake can get you lost if you are not careful or don’t have a guide with you, especially during the night. Practice caution while kayaking in any place around the world, and don’t go out unguided into the night if you are a beginner.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are plenty of other destinations in Asia of course, but this is a well-curated list that won’t let you down. Kayaking is also considered an extreme sport if you take on the rougher rivers and seas which are also present in Asia, but as long as you are just blissfully kayaking and doing a bit of fishing, each of the places mentioned here has a unique flavor to them for exactly that, making them stand out from each other in beautiful, calm contrast.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/8283352202021028906\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/04\/best-kayaking-destinations-in-asia.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/8283352202021028906"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/8283352202021028906"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/04\/best-kayaking-destinations-in-asia.html","title":"Best Kayaking Destinations in Asia"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1W1pa-EMkas\/XqKsarVTw2I\/AAAAAAACGW8\/97g9Zv9a0W0DEKRPGiNEmyCten9bN8WbACK4BGAYYCw\/s72-c\/Best%2BKayaking%2BDestinations%2Bin%2BAsia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua, Indonesia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"-1.0320468 130.5052176"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-5.0929258 125.34164360000001 3.0288322 135.66879160000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-1629057579349871069"},"published":{"$t":"2020-02-13T22:09:00.000+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-02-13T22:09:28.661+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adventure Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Middle East"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Oman"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Wahiba Sands"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Wahiba Sands: Oman’s Favorite Desert Holiday Destination"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"The dunes of Wahiba Sands, Oman\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0NEtzqXE3IY\/XkPnpxS7tJI\/AAAAAAACD4Y\/5Xv0vUWyVgkHSU7LPDzpzcjU3cHGRRfWwCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/The%2Bdunes%2Bof%2BWahiba%2BSands%252C%2BOman.jpg\" title=\"The dunes of Wahiba Sands, Oman\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is a world of rolling sand dunes some of which stand over a hundred metres tall. It is a world famous for its native desert flora and fauna. It is the favorite desert holiday destination in \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2014\/05\/60-random-things-about-oman.html\"\u003EOman\u003C\/a\u003E. I am talking about Wahiba Sands that is named after the Bedouins who call this shifting land their home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The sensational Wahiba Sands of Oman at sunset\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p785850747-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The sensational Wahiba Sands of Oman at sunset\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWahiba sands or Sharqiya sands is where you head to if you are keen on some desert adventure. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2014\/06\/dune-bashing-omans-favorite-adventure.html\"\u003EDune bashing\u003C\/a\u003E in 4x4s, Quad biking over dunes, dune boarding, camel rides to the deep pockets of the desert or simply sitting on the dunes in the night and watching the milky way, Wahiba sands packs all of it into one fantastic desert experience.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dune Bashing at Al Sharqiya Sands, Oman\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p355538081-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Dune Bashing at Al Sharqiya Sands, Oman\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAdd to it traditional Bedouin food, music and culture and rich Omani hospitality and you have a desert holiday package that will rival some of the best across the world. And that’s not that, it also makes for a great adventure honeymoon in a country that is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2014\/05\/why-oman-is-great-honeymoon-destination.html\"\u003Egreat honeymoon destination for Indians\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Omani men take a break from dune bashing at Wahiba Sands\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1061299517-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Omani men take a break from dune bashing at Wahiba Sands\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERight from the time you are welcomed with some local dates and some freshly ground qawwah coffee to the time you train your sights on the rolling sand dunes, you cannot think of anything buy adventure here. The tall mountains of red sand offer opportunities to people of all ages and those with different adventure needs. You could simply roll down the dunes, watch the sun set over the dunes, try your hands controlling the 4x4 in the steep shifting sands of the dunes, board on some tall dunes or just relax at the sight of one of the mother nature’s most interesting creations. Wahiba sands is such that it makes everyone feel special here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Walking down the dunes is so much fun\" border=\"0\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p662078875-6.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Walking down the dunes is so much fun\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo the next time you are looking at a desert holiday destination for some offbeat adventure, think of Wahiba Sands in south central Oman. May be, you could go there the next time you find yourself having a long weekend holiday or even better if you have more time at hand. I certainly loved my time here and can’t wait to return to discover these mighty sand dunes a bit more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dune Surfing is a fun sport\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1031980143-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Dune Surfing is a fun sport\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to get Oman visa as an Indian citizen:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are an Indian passport holder with a valid US, UK, Japan, Canada or Schengen visa, then you can get visa on arrival in Oman. You can also apply for the Oman tourist visa from the Oman embassy in India. For full details, look up my article titled ‘\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2014\/05\/oman-visa-for-indians.html\"\u003EOman visa for Indians\u003C\/a\u003E’.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A Camel at Wahiba Sands, Oman\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p276200090-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"A Camel at Wahiba Sands, Oman\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest airport would be Sur airport and the drive from Sur to Wahiba Sands should take you a good 3 hours in a four wheel drive vehicle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest international airport with the best connectivity to India would be Muscat international airport and the drive from Muscat to Wahiba sands should take you about 5 hours in a four wheel drive vehicle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Guests are welcomed with dates and Quewah coffee in Oman\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-2\/p480840044-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Guests are welcomed with dates and Quewah coffee in Oman\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest season to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you can handle the heat, Wahiba sands is accessible all year around.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you cannot handle the heat, it is best to opt for the winter months between October through February.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lovely Mandoos, Quewah Jars and other artifacts inside a traditional Bedouin House, Oman\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p724271159-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Lovely Mandoos, Quewah Jars and other artifacts inside a traditional Bedouin House, Oman\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMost of the properties located at Wahiba sands are luxury tented accommodation located right by the sand dunes. They cost a pretty penny, but offer great access to the sand dunes thus making for a fabulous desert holiday destination.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Young Bedouins ride on camels in the desert of Oman\" border=\"0\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p672645442-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Young Bedouins ride on camels in the desert of Oman\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you prefer something cheaper, yet more cultural, stay with the Bedouins in their traditional homes. Stay will be basic, but the experience will be rich. After all, they are true denizens of the desert.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Traditional Souvenirs designed by Bedouin Women of Wahiba Sands, Oman\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p534988019-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Traditional Souvenirs designed by Bedouin Women of Wahiba Sands, Oman\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are only two options to eat in the desert here. You eat either at your desert tent\/hotel or you eat at a Bedouin household. To have food at the Bedouin homes, one needs to inform them in advance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The lovely landscape of Wahiba Sands, Oman\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p470510517-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The lovely landscape of Wahiba Sands, Oman\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2014\/06\/sur-handmade-ships-are-born-here.html\"\u003ESur\u003C\/a\u003E: The coastal city with white houses where ships are handmade.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2014\/07\/nizwa-historical-heart-of-oman.html\"\u003ENizwa\u003C\/a\u003E: The historical heart of Oman\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Arabian Oryx Desert Camp at Wahiba Sands, Oman\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p1063516491-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The Arabian Oryx Desert Camp at Wahiba Sands, Oman\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3) Muscat: The capital of Oman and a bustling metropolis with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2014\/06\/mutrah-souk-rich-middle-eastern.html\"\u003Etraditional souks\u003C\/a\u003E and castles.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4) Al Hamra: The oasis settlement that is surrounded by date palms and mountains.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/1629057579349871069\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/02\/wahiba-sands-favorite-desert-holiday-oman.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/1629057579349871069"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/1629057579349871069"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/02\/wahiba-sands-favorite-desert-holiday-oman.html","title":"Wahiba Sands: Oman’s Favorite Desert Holiday Destination"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0NEtzqXE3IY\/XkPnpxS7tJI\/AAAAAAACD4Y\/5Xv0vUWyVgkHSU7LPDzpzcjU3cHGRRfWwCK4BGAYYCw\/s72-c\/The%2Bdunes%2Bof%2BWahiba%2BSands%252C%2BOman.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Wahiba Sands, Oman"},"georss$point":{"$t":"21.4377736 58.5543821"},"georss$box":{"$t":"17.6565841 53.3908081 25.2189631 63.717956099999995"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-3855582047043179390"},"published":{"$t":"2020-02-07T18:20:00.000+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-02-07T18:20:09.361+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adventure Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"India"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Madhya Pradesh"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Wildlife Holidays"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Madhya Pradesh: The Land of Adventure Tourism"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"During a wildlife safari in the tiger reserves of Madhya Pradesh\" border=\"0\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fdcGhdPBzkw\/Xj1bF04BGQI\/AAAAAAACD3E\/MGGKwOgGOmUE7P1VXkzd2ZyRoawtMRRogCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/During%2Ba%2Bwildlife%2Bsafari%2Bin%2Bthe%2Btiger%2Breserves%2Bof%2BMadhya%2BPradesh.jpg\" title=\"During a wildlife safari in the tiger reserves of Madhya Pradesh\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMadhya Pradesh a popular destination for tourists around the world, is known for its heritage sites, enlightening culture, history and different art forms. As much as tourists love to enjoy heritage sites while travelling to a place, they also feel the need for some thrill and adventure alongside, and Madhya Pradesh is the perfect state to imbibe both heritage and adventure activities in India. Not only can Madhya Pradesh quench your wanderlust, but it can also make your trip a perfect balance of peace and thrills. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKeeping historic monuments, ancient temples and mouth-watering street food of Madhya Pradesh aside, the state has a lot more to offer in the form of perfect terrains to tempt adventure enthusiasts and satisfy their yearn for the thrill. From rich green paths for cycling and forested valleys for trekking to spouting streams for rafting and mega lakes for cruising, Madhya Pradesh proves to be an adventure traveler’s delight. Here is a list of some of the most exciting adventure activities in Madhya Pradesh that one can experience and explore endlessly –\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1) \u003Cu\u003EGo for wildlife safaris\u003C\/u\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Eat one of the six\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Etiger reserves\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Ein Madhya Pradesh\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eand\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Eexperience the thrill of watching tigers and other exotic animal species like panthers, chinkara, cheetal, black buck, wild boars in their natural habitats. Bandhavgarh is the land of insect-eating plants and the Malabar pied hornbill. Kanha is ranked as one of the top 10 places for barasingha and gaur sightings. Satpura reserve is home to giant squirrels, bears and wild dogs while Pench is popular for leopard and wild dog sightings. Panna houses species of vultures, wolves and leopards and Sanjay-Dubri reserve is known for the elusive Ghariyals and bears. In sum, the tiger reserves of Madhya Pradesh pack a well rounded and fabulous wildlife experience.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rafting on the Betwa River, Orchcha, Madhya Pradesh\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SsXsrF2Xx14\/Xj1bJLxaO2I\/AAAAAAACD3M\/gSmHSW7Yd_wYIgAAoz89eTyeVQs8dFOBgCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Rafting%2Bon%2Bthe%2BBetwa%2BRiver%252C%2BOrchcha%252C%2BMadhya%2BPradesh.jpg\" title=\"Rafting on the Betwa River, Orchcha, Madhya Pradesh\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2) \u003Cu\u003ERiver rafting on the Betwa river, Orchha\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is the perfect adventure activity to experience in a top culture and heritage destination. It will not only fill you with thrill but will also get you hooked on the scenic environs and the fine view of regal Orchha Chattris as you raft through the turbulent waters of the Betwa. The Betwa river sanctuary is also a popular haven for cycling enthusiasts as well as tourists interested in nature treks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Water Parasailing a Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-21QJpdNDQTo\/Xj1bNsLFgLI\/AAAAAAACD3U\/1swVgsyILSsM8yo_3zN89Hi_TFHQQqiXwCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Water%2BParasailing%2Ba%2BPachmarhi%252C%2BMadhya%2BPradesh.JPG\" title=\"Water Parasailing a Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3) \u003Cu\u003EThe gorgeous Pachmarhi,\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E the only hill station in Madhya Pradesh that boasts of exciting aerial activities such as parasailing and paragliding. The hill station, a verdant UNESCO biosphere, reserve is known for its unique flora and fauna. Pachmarhi is the epitome of colonial charm due to its erstwhile British army bungalows - now home to the Indian Army cantonment and beautifully maintained by the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation. You can enjoy aerial sightseeing among other activities including rock climbing in the Satpura Range, nature walks and cycling and running opportunities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Multiple trekking trails in Madhya Pradesh\" border=\"0\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-cDFbBxYVhCU\/Xj1bOeuyUMI\/AAAAAAACD3c\/D1jD8kCYv2AtNSgQE1ebeif8wTxAE_sxACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Multiple%2Btrekking%2Btrails%2Bin%2BMadhya%2BPradesh.jpg\" title=\"Multiple trekking trails in Madhya Pradesh\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Cu\u003EA sojourn in Van Vihar National Park\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will give you a chance to witness a photogenic stretch of approximately 5 kilometers - a photographer’s paradise with lush green scenery and beautiful roads.\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Camping in Kalakund Forest, Madhya Pradesh\" border=\"0\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wpn5OyzxCO4\/Xj1bUlqaKZI\/AAAAAAACD3k\/KzF7BWQ-34wMvxhFCSxIgnDEYwTK6NB6gCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Camping%2Bin%2BKalakund%2BForest%252C%2BMadhya%2BPradesh.jpg\" title=\"Camping in Kalakund Forest, Madhya Pradesh\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E5) \u003Cu\u003EGo for Kalakund forest trek in Indore\u003C\/u\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Eand camp in the wild forest. The trails in the jungle pass through lush green valleys and a serene river, showcasing the purest form of nature and making it one of the best adventure activities in Madhya Pradesh. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EExplore the multihued allures of Madhya Pradesh. Book your tickets, take a trip to this state that is also known as India’s heart and satisfy your adrenaline rush with these thrilling adventures.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/3855582047043179390\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/02\/madhya-pradesh-land-of-adventure-tourism.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/3855582047043179390"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/3855582047043179390"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/02\/madhya-pradesh-land-of-adventure-tourism.html","title":"Madhya Pradesh: The Land of Adventure Tourism"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fdcGhdPBzkw\/Xj1bF04BGQI\/AAAAAAACD3E\/MGGKwOgGOmUE7P1VXkzd2ZyRoawtMRRogCK4BGAYYCw\/s72-c\/During%2Ba%2Bwildlife%2Bsafari%2Bin%2Bthe%2Btiger%2Breserves%2Bof%2BMadhya%2BPradesh.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Madhya Pradesh, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"22.9734229 78.656894200000011"},"georss$box":{"$t":"15.5615764 68.329745700000018 30.3852694 88.9840427"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-1081798041587628640"},"published":{"$t":"2020-01-09T16:39:00.000+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-01-09T16:39:20.976+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adventure Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"India"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Karnataka"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Uttara Kannada"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Yana Rocks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Yana Rocks and Caves: Magical Place in the forests of Karnataka"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"The Mohini rock at Yana as seen from the Yana trail, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lciR7Q8BCXM\/XhV6pMly--I\/AAAAAAACDwc\/UH0f63IodrQ_mbvLDQJ3EKeGUKSfD9mEACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/The%2BMohini%2Brock%2Bat%2BYana%2Bas%2Bseen%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2BYana%2Btrail%252C%2BUttara%2BKannada%252C%2BKarnataka.jpg\" title=\"The Mohini rock at Yana as seen from the Yana trail, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is one of the wettest places in the world. It is a hotspot of biodiversity in the Sahyadri mountain range of the Western Ghats. It is one of the cleanest villages in South India. It is a spiritual and religious location with a swayambhu lingam. And it is a natural wonder too. I am talking about the massive limestone karst rock outcrops that tower in the middle of dense green forests of the Western Ghats near Yana village in the Uttara Kannada region of Karnataka.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Yana Mohini rock as seen from the Bhairava temple\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746886912-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Yana Mohini rock as seen from the Bhairava temple\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EReferred to as Yana rocks, these rocks tower between 300 and 400 feet amidst the green landscape. Even though, these rocks can be seen at many places here, the two most popular ones also happen to be the largest and the tallest ones. Bhairaveshwara Shikhara stands 390 feet high, while Mohini shikhara stands 300 feet tall. These weather beaten rocks form eerie shapes due to corrosion and have caves inside them due to underwater springs and the rain effect. One such cave is home to the swayambhu linga (formed by stalagmites and stalactites) and around this lingam is formed the Bhairaveshwara temple.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"A view from inside the Yana cave system, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746886911-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"A view from inside the Yana cave system, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis Bhairaveshwara temple, located at the bottom of this massive black limestone karst rock, is extremely popular with locals especially during festivals (Shivaratri) and for divine ablutions. Both these rocks are steeped in legends and rich culture. As an outsider, it takes a while to understand this culture, but you can certainly admire one of mother nature’s stupendous creations. While the insides of the caves are home to endemic bats and swallows, the top of the rocks are home to raptors and the surrounding forests are home to a wide array of wildlife that include colorful butterflies, tigers, leopards, sloth bears, king cobras, macaques and so much more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Bhairava Yana rock that towers close to 400 feet high\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746887182-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The Bhairava Yana rock that towers close to 400 feet high\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor a regular tourist, Yana offers everything from forest walks, birdwatching, pristine nature, interesting rock formations and even wildlife sightings. To a technical rock climber, Yana offers some of the best crags and rock climbs in Karnataka. To a researcher, Yana is home to an endless list of flora, fauna and medicinal herbs. To a pilgrim, Yana offers the chance to absolve themselves of their sins.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mohini Yana rock and the Bhairava temple entrance\" border=\"0\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746887144-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Mohini Yana rock and the Bhairava temple entrance\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs you can see, Yana has multiple facets to it that appeal to all kinds of people. To me, it is an eerily magical place in the forests of Karnataka that begs many visits, each one exploring a different side to it. A must visit place for nature lovers, trekkers and rock climbers!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The dense green Yana jungle trail\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746887212-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The dense green Yana jungle trail\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBest time to visit:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe monsoons are the best time to visit Yana if you wish to see the forests in its full splendour. However, heavy rains are not everyone’s cup of tea and hence the post monsoon and winter season is ideal for all kinds of visitors. Even though Yana can be technically explored all year around, it can quite quite hot and humid during the summer months.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Inside the Yana caves, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka\" border=\"0\" height=\"839\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746887107-5.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Inside the Yana caves, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest airport would be Hubli, though Goa International airport and Bangalore international airport offer the best pan India connectivity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHubli, Ankola and Kumta would be your nearest railway stations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESirsi, Gokarna and Kumta would be your best bets when it comes to bus stations.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are driving from Gokarna, the route would be Gokarna –\u0026gt; Andle –\u0026gt; Onibail –\u0026gt; Santepete –\u0026gt; Markal –\u0026gt; Hillur –\u0026gt; Achave –\u0026gt; Mabagi –\u0026gt; Yana Caves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are driving from Kumta, the route would be Kumta –\u0026gt; Divgi –\u0026gt; Antravalli –\u0026gt; Devimani Ghat –\u0026gt; Khurse –\u0026gt; Manjaguni –\u0026gt; Devanahalli –\u0026gt; Yana cross –\u0026gt; Yana Caves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are driving from Sirsi, the route would be Sirsi –\u0026gt; Kalkuni –\u0026gt; Hegdekatta –\u0026gt; Devenahalli –\u0026gt; Yana cross –\u0026gt; Yana Caves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Yana limestone karsts stand out amidst dense jungle\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746886910-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Yana limestone karsts stand out amidst dense jungle\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you prefer homestays, there are quite a few options in the Sirsi-Yellapur region. My favorite is \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/tavarumane-homestay-blissful-rural-holiday-destination-in-karnataka.html\"\u003ETavuramane homestay\u003C\/a\u003E, a fantastic rustic destination surrounded by pristine greenery.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you prefer luxurious resorts, opt for the ones near Gokarna, Yellapur or Dandeli.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor simple hotels, Sirsi, Yellapur, Dandeli and Gokarna offer good options.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor beach stays, look for properties in and around Gokarna.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The densely vegetated trail around the Yana rocks\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746887215-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The densely vegetated trail around the Yana rocks\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are small stalls at the entrance and near the caves where you can manage to find basic food like eggs, biscuits, tea, coffee, etc. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest restaurant where you can find a meal is at Mabagi village, about 3 kms away.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you want better places to eat, then you will have to try out the restaurants in either Sirsi, Kumta or Gokarna. Each of these places should be about 60 to 90 minutes from Yana rocks depending on road conditions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt is best to have some food and water with you at all times due to lack of eating options in the vicinity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The jungle trail that leads to the twin rocks of Yana\" border=\"0\" height=\"839\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746886908-5.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The jungle trail that leads to the twin rocks of Yana\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003ENearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/vibhooti-falls-karnataka-jungle-waterfall-with-swimming-pool.html\"\u003EVibhooti Falls\u003C\/a\u003E - a beautiful jungle waterfall with a swimming pool\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Magod Falls – one of the most magnificent waterfalls in Uttara Kannada\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/sathodi-falls-karnataka-prettiest-jungle-waterfall.html\"\u003ESathodi Falls\u003C\/a\u003E – Karnataka’s prettiest jungle waterfall\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/12\/shivapura-hanging-bridge-motorcyclist-delight.html\"\u003EShivapura hanging bridge\u003C\/a\u003E – a suspension bridge on the river Kali\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E5) Unchalli Falls – one of the tallest waterfalls in Karnataka\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Arbail ghat – one of the wettest places in Karnataka\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E7) Beaches of Kumta, Ankola and Gokarna\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/1081798041587628640\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/01\/yana-rocks-and-caves-magical-place-in-karnataka-forests.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/1081798041587628640"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/1081798041587628640"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2020\/01\/yana-rocks-and-caves-magical-place-in-karnataka-forests.html","title":"Yana Rocks and Caves: Magical Place in the forests of Karnataka"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lciR7Q8BCXM\/XhV6pMly--I\/AAAAAAACDwc\/UH0f63IodrQ_mbvLDQJ3EKeGUKSfD9mEACK4BGAYYCw\/s72-c\/The%2BMohini%2Brock%2Bat%2BYana%2Bas%2Bseen%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2BYana%2Btrail%252C%2BUttara%2BKannada%252C%2BKarnataka.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Yana Rocks Rd, Achave, Karnataka 581403, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"14.5903686 74.566752400000041"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-15.666507900000001 33.258158400000042 44.8472451 115.87534640000004"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624744958963134273.post-2736608383258920947"},"published":{"$t":"2019-12-10T12:04:00.000+05:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-12-10T12:04:58.230+05:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Adventure Travel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"India"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Karnataka"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shivapura Hanging Bridge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Uttara Kannada"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shivapura Hanging Bridge: A Motorcyclist’s Delight"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Crossing the Shivapura hanging bridge on motorcycle\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vf9EgtBnPjA\/Xe4MOgTBgUI\/AAAAAAACDmI\/k9b7T8v-ssQAlEpGlpJWR2cnVL2OvKhtwCK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/Crossing%2Bthe%2BShivapura%2Bhanging%2Bbridge%2Bon%2Bmotorcycle.jpg\" title=\"Crossing the Shivapura hanging bridge on motorcycle\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe motorcyclists seem to enjoy winding mountain roads, steep gradients, forested roads, dirt tracks, gorgeous views and river crossings. And that is why the Western Ghats is such a hot favorite with all motorcycle lovers. Throw into a mix a hanging bridge and you have a dream motorcycling destination in the Western Ghats. One such motorcyclist’s delight is the Shivapura hanging bridge.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The dirt track that leads to Sathodi Falls in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka\" border=\"0\" height=\"839\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746782876-5.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The dirt track that leads to Sathodi Falls in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETucked deep in the Sahyadri mountain ranges of the Western Ghats in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka lies a remote, yet absolutely gorgeous piece of nature. The mighty river Kali flows here and its waters swell amidst the mountains and forms the Kodasalli reservoir. Straddling these waters lies a cable suspension bridge that is referred to as the Shivapura hanging bridge. This bridge was built to improve connectivity to the villages of Shivapura, Ulavi and others in the Joida taluk. Prior to building the bridge, access was difficult to these villages and they had to take a 125 km roundabout route to reach Yellapur. After building the bridge the distance has changed to 25 kms.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZVbMCtb2Ccs\" width=\"630\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EConnecting Yellapur with Anshi National Park, the Shivapura bridge is surrounded by some of the most pristine untouched forests of Karnataka. King Cobras, Black Panthers, Leopards, Tigers and other wild animals roam these forests in plenty. Hornbills, racket-tailed drongos, paradise flycatchers and other exotic birds too can be seen here. The bridge is about 234 metres long and 1.50 metres wide (which is enough for a motorcycle to pass) and can be reached from both the Ulavi and the Yellapur side.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photographing the beauty of the Kodisalli reservoir from the Shivapura hanging bridge\" border=\"0\" height=\"839\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746830807-5.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Photographing the beauty of the Kodisalli reservoir from the Shivapura hanging bridge\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe easier access is from Yellapur and the distance is about 25 kms, most of which are proper dirt tracks that wind through dense jungle. These dirt tracks can seriously test the mettle of you and your motorcycle. Do ensure that you have good tires, brakes and lights and enough fuel, water and emergency snacks to tide over tough circumstances. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Motorcycle Ride to Kodasalli reservoir, Karnataka\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746784782-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Motorcycle Ride to Kodasalli reservoir, Karnataka\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe route is straightforward. Head north from Yellapur, turn left at the Yellapur – Sathodi falls route. Keep following the signboards that lead you to Sathodi Falls. About 22 kms after you leave the highway, the dirt track changes to a solid concrete road. Just ahead of this change lies a signboard. Here, if you head straight, you find Sathoddi falls and if you turn right, you find Shivapura hanging bridge in about a kilometre.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z3I2gkagEEU\" width=\"630\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can either visit Shivapura hanging bridge and return to Yellapur or you can have this bridge as part of your forest route to Anshi National Park, Dandeli and\/or Goa. Sunrise and Sunset time is best to make great photographs. Don’t miss out on the beautiful Sathodi jungle waterfall, just 3 kms away. Don’t litter in this pristine environment and do ensure that you don’t overspeed or do anything stupid on this hanging bridge.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sunset at Kodasalli reservoir, Karnataka\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3746782586-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Sunset at Kodasalli reservoir, Karnataka\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EShivapura hanging bridge is not just a suspension bridge, but a bridge that is surrounded by a beautiful water body, lush forests with rich wildlife and an amazing dirt access, which makes it an absolute delight for all motorcycle lovers. I absolutely loved the bridge and all its surroundings and wouldn’t hesitate a bit to recommend it to you with both thumbs up.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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It is one of India’s most gorgeous natural wonders. It is so beautiful that efforts are being put to give it a world heritage tag. I am talking about the surreal Pennar river canyon at Gandikota in Andhra Pradesh and the 12th century Gandikota fort that is built along this steep and stunning canyon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGandikota, which literally translates into ‘gorge fort’ in Telugu is a 12th century fort that was built during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukyas on the steep\u0026nbsp; Erramala or Gandikota range of hills by the narrow Pennar river. This gorge is more than a million years old and could have been formed due to a volcanic eruption many millions of years ago. Such lava flows from volcanic eruptions in this region are referred to as Deccan traps. This steep rocky canyon of red granite could be one such Deccan trap.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"fullpost\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EeG4BBoo9l0\" width=\"630\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe East flowing Pennar river is usually a seasonal river, so technically this canyon should be dry most months of the year, but due to the Gandikota dam upstream and the Mylavaram dam downstream that get water from the much larger Srisailam dam on the Krishna river, this canyon usually has water. It is technically a river, but it behaves more like a backwater or reservoir overflow. This constant water in the gorge is what makes this canyon look so beautiful and may be that is why it draws comparisons with the grand canyon in the United States which has such a similar riverine landscape.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe darkish green water, the red granite rocks, the in between greenery and the colours of the sky all add to the dramatic effect of this landscape. It is this heady concoction that makes this place a hot favorite with everyone. Add to it, the beautiful fort enclosure with temples, mosques, granary, pigeon tower, palace, massive fort walls with canons and water bodies and you have an amazing heritage and nature package.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Admiring the Pennar river canyon view on a dark monsoon day\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3665521823-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Admiring the Pennar river canyon view on a dark monsoon day\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd the fact that it is located right in between the bustling cities of Bangalore and Hyderabad make it a perfect weekend getaway destination. It offers a lovely mix of stupendous nature, adventurous trails, history and rustic location. Have you visited this place as yet? If not, I would recommend you to visit this place on your next road trip from Bangalore. And do remember to tell me your experience in the comments below.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Enjoying the beauty of Pennar River Canyon at Gandikota on a monsoon day\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3665521158-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Enjoying the beauty of Pennar River Canyon at Gandikota on a monsoon day\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EThings to keep in mind before visiting:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1) Drone photography is not allowed at Gandikota. I don’t know if there are people checking this, but I think the ban exists due to the dam nearby. The heavy winds in the gorge also renders drones useless.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2) The rocks by the Pennar river gorge are slippery. Do exercise caution and ensure that you wear footwear with good grip.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3) It can get quite hot here during the day and there is hardly any shade. Do ensure that you carry a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, some power snacks and water with you at all times.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4) You can trek down to the Pennar river through the gorge. Do check with locals for the exact trail.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E5) Sunset is the best time to visit Gandikota if photography is your agenda. After 3 pm, the sun shines directly on the Pennar river gorge.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beautiful Nature - Pennar river canyon at Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3665521159-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Beautiful Nature - Pennar river canyon at Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EHow to reach there:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest airports would either be Bangalore (290 kms) or Hyderabad (390 kms). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe nearest railway station would be Jammalamadugu (about 12 kms away), though connectivity would be poor. Gooty junction ( 116 kms away) and Muddanuru (about 26 kms away) would be the options with better rail connectivity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGandikota is connected by good roads to both Bangalore and Hyderabad.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are driving from Bangalore, opt for the scenic forest and gorge route. Bangalore to Koikonda on the NH 44 4 –lane highway. Then turn right towards Gorantala, Kadiri, Pulivendula and Muddanur. The route between Kadiri and Pulivendula is the beautiful gorge and canyon route while the earlier stretch between Gorantala and Kadiri is the hilly forest stretch. The entire route is about 290 kms and takes about 6 hours to drive from Bangalore.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Temple, Mosque and dark clouds at Gandikota\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3665521393-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Temple, Mosque and dark clouds at Gandikota\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther places to visit enroute:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1) 7th century \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2018\/08\/bhoga-nandeeshwara-temple-traditional-wedding-destination.html\"\u003EBhoga Nandeeswara temple\u003C\/a\u003E at the foot of Nandi hills\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2) The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2018\/07\/motorcycle-ride-through-vineyards-farms-rural-chikkaballapur.html\"\u003Evineyards and vegetable farms of rural Chikkaballapur\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2017\/09\/lepakshi-off-beat-temple-day-trip-from-Bangalore.html\"\u003ESri Veerabhadra temple at Lepakshi\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2018\/09\/gudibande-fort-great-sunday-trip-from-bangalore.html\"\u003EGudibande fort\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E5) Penukonda fort\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E6) Avalabetta\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E7) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2009\/12\/night-trek-to-skandagiris-misty.html\"\u003ESkandagiri hill\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E8) \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2010\/07\/trek-to-chandrayana-betta-karnataka.html\"\u003EChandrayana betta\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Juma Masjid inside Gandikota Fort, Andhra Pradesh\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3665521157-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Juma Masjid inside Gandikota Fort, Andhra Pradesh\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are 3 options to stay at Gandikota.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOption 1:\u003C\/u\u003E Stay at the decent lodging at Haritha Resorts, a property run by Andhra Pradesh tourism department.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOption 2:\u003C\/u\u003E Opt for the local camping services and stay in a tent by the river Pennar.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOption 3:\u003C\/u\u003E Carry your own tent and pitch it somewhere in the Pennar river gorge. Do remember that this is not recommended, but there are people who have done this in the past.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pennar River Canyon at Gandikota - One of India's beautiful natural wonders\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3665521368-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"Pennar River Canyon at Gandikota - One of India's beautiful natural wonders\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EWhere to eat:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are shacks just outside Gandikota fort where one can find basic things to eat like fried rice, omelette, tea, etc. If you want something more appropriate, head to Haritha Resort, a hotel run by Andhra Pradesh tourism department. For more options, you will have to head to Muddanur, about 28 kms away.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The steep walls of the Gandikota canyon with the reservoir in the background\" border=\"0\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.beontheroad.com\/img\/s\/v-10\/p3665521581-4.jpg\" style=\"background-image: none; border: 0px currentcolor;\" title=\"The steep walls of the Gandikota canyon with the reservoir in the background\" width=\"630\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003EOther nearby tourist attractions:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1) The 15th to 16th century Vijayanagara era temples of Tadipatri (Sri Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy temple and Sri Chintala Venakaramana Swamy temple)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2) Belum caves, one of the largest cave system in the Indian subcontinent\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3) The beautiful caves and Sri Uma Maheshwara temple at Yaganti\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis post is the copyright of www.beontheroad.com. 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All Rights Reserved. \n\nIf you are seeing this post on a site other than beontheroad.com, please bring it to the notice of Sankara, the owner of beontheroad.com at sankaracs at beontheroad dot com. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/feeds\/5729834786018944682\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/10\/pennar-river-canyon-at-gandikota.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/5729834786018944682"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/1624744958963134273\/posts\/default\/5729834786018944682"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.beontheroad.com\/2019\/10\/pennar-river-canyon-at-gandikota.html","title":"Pennar River Canyon at Gandikota: Surreal Natural Wonder between Bangalore and Hyderabad"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sankara Subramanian"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/07774568520785842987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZCdbWpXo1vg\/XbKnikXe6RI\/AAAAAAACC7E\/CfFABRUwrxAUOZ0u54e4Pu36V6DiO4pzgCK4BGAYYCw\/s72-c\/Panoramic%2BPennar%2Briver%2Bcanyon%2Bat%2BGandikota%252C%2BAndhra%2BPradesh.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh, India"},"georss$point":{"$t":"14.8149269 78.286286600000039"},"georss$box":{"$t":"14.7995764 78.266116600000046 14.8302774 78.306456600000033"}}]}});