Water Falls
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Muregar falls (27 km)
One of the nearest falls from the home stay, Muregar is the tributary of Shalmala river which cascades throw rocks.
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Vibhuti falls (50 km)
Amidst dense ever green forests, the river Mabage cascades down a depth of 200mtrs creating a visual delight.
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Bennehole falls (36 km)
One of the tributaries of Aghanashini river, the rivulet jumps 60feet down the rock. One has to track about a 1km to approach the falls.
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Unchalli falls (41 km)
Unchalli also known as Keppa joga in Kannada, is one of the lovliest falls of the district. The river Aghanashini cascades 116 mtrs down throw rocks and meanders through ever green forests.
Jog falls
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Shivganga falls (43km)
The river Shalmala falls down in 2 stages and resembles as if it is descending from lord Shivas’s ‘Jhata’ the matted hair, and hence the name Shivaganga.
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Satodi falls (80km)
It’s known as ‘Nayagara’ of North Canara. Sathodi falls, is formed by Dabbesal, the tributary of river Kali. It is one of the loveliest falls.
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Magod falls (66 km)
One can visit Magod falls throw out the year. The river Bedti has created the 650mtrs falls.
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Jog falls (70km)
The world famous Jog falls is about 70 kms with good motorable road. The river ‘Sharavati’ falls down about 900 feet into a deep valley full of ever green forests. The place is known for the largest hydroelectric generating station.
Vibhuti falls
Nature's Wonders
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Sahasralinga (21 km)
You can see several ‘Linga’s carved on rocks through which river Shalmala meanders through leisurely. On either side of the river you can see lovely green forests. Devotees visit the place during ‘Shivaratri’ day.​
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Yana (68 km)
Yana is one of the most wonderful natural rock formations every one must see. Two gigantic rock formations of about 120 feet high each jet out of the valley amidst deep ever green forests.​
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Guduvi Birds Sanctuary (38 km)
Bird lovers can plan the trip to this lovely spot spread over about 80 hectares. You have plenty of paddy fields surrounding the place. Birds from far off places visit the place for breeding from June to November.
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Om beach (91 km)
Om beach (60km)Those who love seashore must visit this lovely beach just near well known pilgrim place, Gokarna. The beach is in the shape of an ‘Om’, The Hindu sacred symbol.
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Apsarkonda (102 km)
It’s a little lovely picnic spot near the sea shore, about a kilometer away from Honnavar.
Yana
Om beach
Places Of Pilgrimage
Shri Marikamba Temple
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Shri Marikamba Temple, Sirsi (7.4km)
One of the Jagrata Peetas of Devi, Shri Marikamba, the temple is a place worth visiting. The wooden idol of Devi is very beautiful. The ornaments worn by Devi are excellent specimens of local craftsmanship. The very front structure of the temple is very imposing. The entire walls of the temple complex are covered with Kavikala.​
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Sigandoor(117 km)
The little holy place is known for the shrine of Shri Sigandooreshwri. The launch ride to the place is refreshing.
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Sonda (25 km)
Once the capital of Swadi kings, the Sonda is a small town of pilgrimage. Swarn Valli math established by Shri Shankaracharya, Jain math and Vadiraj math of Vaishnav panth, attract a large number of devotees.​
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Manjaguni temple (33 km)
Known as Tirupati of Karnataka, the holy temple of Lord Venkatraman is worth a visit. The temple car (Rath) is a piece of art in wood.​​
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Varadahalli (81 km)
The small town is known for Shridhar Swami’s Ashrama and holy Samadi. The place is surrounded by lush greenery and is refreshingly beautiful.
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Idagunji Temple (103 km)
One of the ancient places of pilgrimage, Idagunji is known for Mahaganapathi Temple. The idol of the Lord is in standing posture, a unique piece of iconography.
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Tibetian Colony (61 km)
Mundgod, The Mini Tibet of India is called Doeguling Tibetan Settlement. Dharamshala could be the little Lhasa in India but Mundgod is the mini Tibet in Exile, although place does not have the head quarters of His Highness, the Honorable Dalai Lama
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Gokarna (91 km)
The holy town of Gokarna is just 60kms away through a evergreen forest road. Gokarna is known not only for Atmlinga of Mahabaleshwara (which is one of the ancient sites of Shiva worship), the town is known for Sanskrit and Vedic scholars. There are number of temples belonging to various sects and panths.
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Murudeshwar (114 km)
This seaside temple is on the national highway No.NH17. It is not only a temple town of pilgrimage, but also known for its beach sports. Viewing of sunset is an unforgettable experience.
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Tarakeshwara Temple (41 km)
The Tarakeshwara or Tarakeshvara Temple is a Hindu temple complex dedicated to Shiva as Tarakeswara located in Hangal, Karnataka, in India. It also houses a temple to Shiva's vahana, Nandi, and his son Ganesha. The complex is a listed monument of the Archaeological Survey of India.
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Murudeshwar
Historical Places
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Keladi and Ikkeri (67 km)
These are two historical towns just couple of kms from town of Sagar. Keladi was the first capital of Nayakas of Keladi who came into prominence after the downfall of Vijaynagar Empire. Keladi rulers were known for their patronage for arts and literature. Temples at Ikkeri and Keladi and museum at Keladi are worth a visit.
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Banavasi (23km)
Banavasi was the capital of imperial Kadambas, the first imperial dynasty of Karnataka. It is one of the ancient townships. The temple complex of Lord Madukeshwara is worth a visit.​
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Mirjan fort (66 km)
This is one of the forts which is still in a good shape. It is on the coastal highway, just 10kms from the Kumta. The place can be approached from the homestay through a ghat road which passes through evergreen forests.​​
Banavasi
Mirjan fort
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Kotipura (35 km)
Sri Madhu Kaitabha Temple of Kotipura is one of the most beautiful temples of Shimoga district. The temple is also known as Kaitabesvaragudi. It is the largest of seven temples here.
Kotipura
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Balligaavi
Balligavi a town in Shikaripura taluk Shivamogga district of Karnataka state, India, is today known as Belagami or Balagame. Its ancient names are Baligrama, Dakshina Kedara, Valliggame and Valligrame. Dakshina Kedara means Kedarnath of the South. A place of antiquity, it is known for its ancient monuments.
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Balligaavi
Places of Activities
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Agadi Thota ( 80 km )
Agadi Thota allows people to experience a day at farm and enjoy authentic North Karnataka traditional unlimited food servings throughout the day
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Utsav Rock Garden ( 82 km )
An ART, ARCHITECTURE & NATURE Combined at One Place, Worlds finest Museums in india. A World-Class tourist Spot of Karnataka,a place for your one day picnic spot near hubballi and haveri, you can host family get together. Rock garden is a best place for hosting school kids educational tours/trips. We have Worlds finest Art Gallery & Art Museum depicts village life style & culture.An Hubli nearest tourist place, Haveri, Belgaavi, Davangeri and Shimoga.