For every nature and wildlife enthusiast travelling to Karnataka, the Mandagadde and the Gudavi bird sanctuaries are definitely destinations worth visiting. Mandagadde One of the few bird sanctuaries in the Malenaadu region of Karnataka, Mandagadde, in the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary Continue reading
The Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary which is spread over 247 sq kms is best visited from November to March.It is contiguous with the Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and the vegetation is thick with evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests of the Western Ghats along with small patches. Continue reading
The Mookambika Devi Temple stands on the spur of the lush green Kodachadri peak overlooking the Sauparnika river. It is visited by millions of devotees from Karnataka and Kerala as well as the rest of India. Considered to be one of the seven Muktistala pilgrimage. Continue reading
It requires quite a bit of effort to visit the Arishina Gundi Waterfalls, which is deep inside the Mookambika Sanctuary. It can only be reached only by trekking well over two hours into the deep jungle. At same places the forest canopy is so thick. Continue reading
Surrounded by verdant greenery and serene atmosphere, the Narayanapura Dam has been constructed over the river Krishna, 120 km from Gulbarga. It was inaugurated in 1982 and has been the main source of drinking water for over 45 villages. Continue reading
The Khwaja Bande Nawaz Dargah is the tomb of the great Sufi saint, Khwaza Syed !\Mohammad Gesu Daraz, popularly known as Khwaza Bande Nawaz. The venue of an annual ’Urs’, over thousands of people from all faiths visit the dargah to offer their respects. Continue reading
About 40 km from Gulbarga is Jevargi, a sacred Jain pilgrimage centre on the banks of the river Bhima, Numerous Jain temples with exquisite architecture dot the city. Most of the temples are dedicated to the Jain Tirthankara and thousands. Continue reading
The splendid religious monument that has withstood the ravages of time, Jama Masjid is known to have been built in the 14th century by a Moorish architect who came from Spain. The wonderful architecture showcases the blend of Moorish-Spanish. Continue reading
Located in Kudremukh, the Jamalabad village is famous for its fort, Jamalabad fort, located 8 km north of Beltangadi town, is 1788 above sea level and used to be known as Narasimha Gudde Continue reading
Tucked away on the Baba Budan Gin in the Chikmagalur district is the lnam Dattareya Peetha. Both the Muslims, as well as the Hindus venerate the lnam Dattatreya Peetha, situated on the Baba Budan Gin in the Chikmagalur district. Continue reading