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General Information – Kudremukh
Jul 22nd
Places To Stay – Kudremukh
Horticulture Department Guest Houses.
Forest Guest House.
PWD Guest Houses, Chikmagalur.
Naveen Lodge.
Indira Gandhi Road, Chikmagalur.
Planters Court, Moodigere Road.
Quality Inn, Indira Gandhi Road, Chikmagalur.
Woodlands, Indira Gandhi Road, Chikmagalur.
Climate – Kudremukh
Cool and salubrious around the year.
STD Code: 08269 .
Location
95 Kms South-West Of Chikmagalur, Karnataka.
Altitude
1,894.3 M Above Sea Level.
Languages
Kannada, Hindi, English.
Prime Attractions of Kudremukh
Jul 22nd
Prime Attractions of Kudremukh
Jamalabad Fort
Jamalabad is famous for its fort built by Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore in 1794. The fort was renamed after his mother Jamalbee.
How To Get There – Kudremukh
By Rail
Nearest rail head is Mangalore.
By Road
Kudremukh is connected by road to Chikmaglur, Mangalore and Sringeri.
Tour to Kudremukh – An Introduction
Jul 22nd
Kudremukh – An Introduction
Kudremukh, KarnatakaThe Horse Face Hill Station 95 km south-west of the city is the Chikmaglur Kudremukh (Horse Face) range, so named because of the unique shape of the Kudremukh Peak.
Overlooking the Arabian Sea, the broad hills are chained to one another with deep valleys and steep ravines. So far “undiscovered” by tourists, Kudremukh is a secluded hill station which retains much of its pristine beauty and natural.
And a holiday here can be really delicious. lush green forests interspersed with rivers, grassy slopes, captivating cascades and rare orchids providing an idyllic background for trekking.
Kudremukh is hiking area with its rich flora and fauna to discover. Located 1894.3 meters above sea level, Kudremukh is rich in iron ore deposits.
Kudremukh Iron ore mining company has operations and transport the ore as slurry through a pipeline to the port of Panambur near Mangalore.
This has given new life to the region and converted this isolated area where a humming modern township without taking away its natural beauty.
General Information – Coorg
Jul 21st
Fairs & Festivals – Coorg
Kali Podu in September, Huthri in November/December and Madikeri Dassera.
Places To Stay – Coorg
Hotel Coorg International, Madikeri.
Hotel Rajdarshan, Madikeri.
Orange Country Resort, Siddapura.
Hotel Chitra, Madikeri.
Capital Village, Madikeri.
Best Time
October to April.
Location
Western Ghats, Karnataka.
Main Attraction
River Cauvery, Coffee Plantations
How To Get There – Coorg
Jul 21st
How To Get There – Coorg
By Air
No direct air connection.
By Rail
Kodagu is the only district in Karnataka without an inch of rail track.
By Road
Kodagu is accessible only by road. Many buses operated by SKRTC. Pass through Madikeri Mangalore route. Regular visits organized KSTDC package.
Tour to Coorg – An Introduction
Jul 21st
Introduction
Easily one of the most attractive regions in India, Coorg or Kodagu is an enchanting area of natural tourist spot, located amid the hills and valleys of the picturesque Western Ghats.
The Kodagu people have always stood apart handsome, brave and hospitable. A distinguished martial tradition has given the Indian Army generals and several brigadier generals.
Known by their special variants of wearing the saree, the Kodagu women are graceful and beautiful. Kodagu district has several tourist spots of historic, epic and natural importance.
Kodagu has three taluks- Madikeri, Virajpet and Somwarpet. Steep hills, valleys and gorges with countless streams that gurgle through them, beckon intrepid trekkers and rock climbers.
Tour to Nandi Hills – How to go
Jul 19th
How To Get There
By Air
The nearest airport is Bangalore.
By train
The nearest railhead is Chikkaballapur.
By road
Nandi Hills is connected by road to Bangalore and Chikkaballapur.
Places To Stay
Hotel Mayura Pine Top Nandi Hills.
Kolar District.
Guest House of the Horticulture Department.
PWD Accommodation.
Climate
Summer
Max: 29°C Min: 23°C.
Winter
21°C Min: 11°C.
General Information
Location
60 kms north of Bangalore, Karnataka.
Altitude
1478 m above Sea Level.
Main Attraction
Tipu’s Drop, Yoga Nandishvara Temple.
Best Time
Throughout The Year.
Languages
Kannada, Hindi, English.
Tour to Nandi Hills – Introduction of Main Attractions
Jul 19th
About Nandi Hills
(Nandidurga)
60 kms north of Bangalore is the summer resort called Nandi Hills. Also known as Nandidurg, was one of the summer retreats of Tipu Sultan.
Nandi Hills was popular with the British too who built bungalows and laid out gardens here.
Today, of course, is a hot favorite among Bangaloreans who find this an ideal getaway for the weekend. The 1478-m high Nandi Hills is the origin of many rivers.
And the forests surrounding the hills, abundant wildlife. Around the Nandi Hills several small hills, which can be explored on foot.
Main Attractions
Bangalore Palace
Bangalore Palace, inspired by Windsor Castle, was built in 1887 AD by Chamaraja Wodeyar in Tudor style.
Bheemeshwari Wildlife Sanctuary
Bheemeshwari in Mandya district is an ideal place not only for wildlife but also for people on a holiday spree.
Bull Temple
The Bull Temple situated in Bangalore, the homes of 4.57 m and 6.10 m long image of Nandi, the bull of Lord Shiva.
Cubbon Park
At the heart of the city of Bangalore Cubbon Park is located in front of Vidhana Soudha, which extends over an area of about 300 acres.
Daria Daulat Bagh Palace
Housing Tipu Summer Palace, Daria Daulat Bagh in Bangalore is Tipu’s testimony of love of greenery and open spaces.
Janapadas Loka – Folk Art Center
53 kms from Bangalore on Bangalore-Mysore Road in Ramanagaram is Janapadas Loka, a subsidiary of Karnataka Janapadas Parishath registered as a charitable public trust in 1979 for the preservation and promotion of folk art.
Lal Bagh Gardens
The rich and beautiful Lal Bagh Garden is a pleasant park of 240 acres on the southern outskirts of Bangalore.
Shree Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple
Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara temple near Bangalore, is a monolith carved cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva natural.
Somnathpur: Kesava Temple
When it comes to Somnathpur, a small village on the banks of the Kaveri, 140 kms southwest of Bangalore. Here in this quiet rural eternal, as a milestone to eternity, was one of the last and grandest of Hoysala monuments – the Kesava Temple built 740 years ago.
Technical Museum
Next to the Government Museum in Bangalore is the Industrial and Technological Museum Vishveshwaraya, the second of its kind in India.
Tipu’s Fort
Located opposite the city market, the Fort of Tipu is known for beautifully carved arches in Islamic style on the walls of the door.
Tipu Palace
Tipu Palace, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan is situated in Bangalore. Within the fort are the remains of the Palace of Tipu.
Vidhan Soudha
The majestic looking Vidhan Soudha located in Bangalore is a marvel of neo-Dravidian architecture and one of the most imposing building not only in Bangalore, but also in India.
