Kumara Parvatha

Kumara Parvatha is located in the Somwarpet taluk of Kodagu district. One can view Kumara Parvatha from kukke Subramanya. The greenery behind the temple which we can see is non other than kumara Parvatha.

We started here (Bangalore) on friday night 9.00 PM i.e 3rd of October 2014 from Majestic bus stand and reached Subramanya on 4th morning 5.00 AM. After freshen up, a quick visit to the temple and a breakfast before we start the trek.

We reached the starting point of the trek around 9 AM. Started with enthusiasm. It takes almost 3 and half to 4 hours to reach the famous "Bhattara Mane" which is 6.5 kms from the starting point. You will find Unlimited rice, Sambar and butter milk for 90 Rs.

We started the second stage of the trek around 2.30 PM and reached Mantapa which is 2 km from Bhatara Mane and we decided to halt there that night. The complete silence makes us a bit scare.

We decide to get up early morning by 5.30 and start to trek by 7. We reached Sheshaparvatha at 8.30 AM. Take few pics of the nature which is just covered with greenery and mist. There is a thick forest to reach the final destination Kumara Parvatha and we reach there by 9.30 AM.

Again we start Kumara Parvatha by 10.30 AM and back to Bhattara Mane by 1.30 PM for the pucca Lunch. As we were tired, decided to rest for some time and started by 4 from Bhattara Mane. As soon as we started from Bhattara Mane, the thunder and lightning begins. Finally it rains. We thought its better to continue rather than stopping in the dense forest and we kept going until we reach the starting point.

Reached the starting point by 5.30 PM with our luggage and the tent. A few leeches sucked our blood. So I would suggest you to take salt. Carry only Food, Torch, Glucose, First Aid Kit and water.

Snaps:

 Amidst Cloud

Near Kallu Mantapa

The Sun rise

Camp @ the edge of the mountain

Shesha Parvatha

The final Destination (Kumara Parvatha)

                                                 

                             

Bannerghatta Biological Park

Bannerghatta Biological Park

Bannerghatta Biological Park is located about 20 km from Bangalore. If you are planning for a one day trip, this could be the best one I would say. A wild life park very close to the Bangalore city.

Places to cover in Bannerghatta Biological Park:

* Safari
* Butterfly Park
* Boating.

The entry fee structure:
                                                 
                                     Children              Adults           Senior Citizen          Foreigners

Zoo                                 Rs 40/-               Rs 80/-              Rs 50/-                     Rs 400/-

Butterfly Park                 Rs 20/-               Rs 30/-              Rs 20/-                     Rs 400/-

Grand Safari                  Rs 130/-             Rs 260/-            Rs 150/-                   Rs 400/-

Boating                           Rs 60/-  per head. (30 minutes)


Snaps:

Asiatic Lion

Royal Bengal Tiger

White Tiger

Hippopotamus

Bison

King Kobra

The Leopard

Time to Visit:
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Zoo

09:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Grand Safari

10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Butterfly Park

09:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Boating

09:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Note: Tuesday Holiday

Contact Details
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Tel

080 – 27828300, 27828540

Mob

9164950099

Email

bannerghattazoo@gmail.com

Fax

080 – 27828400

Nagarahole National Park

This park also known as the Rajiv Gandhi National park is one of finest Tiger Reserves in India.
There are wide variety of Floura and Fauna in this national park. It would be  hard to spot a Tiger but Elephants are easily spotted. There is a safari operated by government of Karnataka. An early morning safari through the jungles covered by fog and mist is a thrilling experience for any nature lovers.

HOW TO REACH ?

Its situated:

 236 kms from Bangalore
 96 kms from Mysore
 91 kms from Madikeri.

Air and Rail
Nearest airport and railway station  is Mysore, from where you can hire a taxi.

Road
From Mysore people can travel to Hunsur and from there locals will lead you to the park.

Safari

By Government Vehicles : Cost : Rs. 300/- per person

Timings:
Morning: 6 A. M to 8 A.M

Evening:  3 P.M to 5 PM

NEARBY PLACES TO VISIT

Irpu Falls 

Kabini 

Madikeri

Note 

Park houses government dormitories or rooms in the jungle and need to pre book, if you need them.You can contact the office by visiting their webite www.nagarahole.com/‎.

Park is closed during the monsoon.

Mallali Falls

Mallali falls,situated in Coorg or Kodagu district is one of the best places to visit during the rainy season. People visiting Coorg should never miss a chance to visit this place. It is located around 25kms from Somwarpet.

Private vehicles are encouraged to be taken as there is no public transport available to reach the falls. Nearest place to the falls is Hanchinalli which is 3kms from the falls.

You need to walk for a km before you can see the magnificent view of the falls from the hill top.
There are steps from the hill top that leads you to the falls .

View from the hill top

Near the falls

HOW TO REACH

You can travel to Somwarpet which is in Coorg and from there falls is around 25 kms and  there are signboards which you can rely upon for reaching the falls or take help of the locals.

NOTE 

Falls completely goes dry during the summer. Best time to visit is during monsoon.

KUDLU FALLS

So here is a place which you don't want to miss if you are visiting Mangalore or Udupi.
It is a beautiful falls situated in western ghats and is very popular among trekkers.
People visiting this place have to trek for 2 kms a midst a jungle and its really worth it.

Too long to be captured by a lens.

Near the falls.

How to Reach?

Its better if one travels by private vehicles. You can reach Hebri from Mangalore or Udupi , from there locals will guide you to this falls.

Best Time

Soon after the rainy season or during the rainy season. But falls never goes dry and worth a try even during summer. Beware of leeches during the rains.

Mullayanagiri Hills

Mullayana giri is a hill present in Chikmaglur district.This is one of the beautiful place one should witness in their lifetime.

It is completely surrounded by the lush green hills and you could end up touching the clouds once you climb to the top of the hill.There is a small temple present over the hill.
There would be strong breeze on the top of the hill and you would love to stand against the wind and have nice pictures of yourself.

               Trekking is also permitted here and there are roads if you are too lazy to trek where you can take your vehicle to the top of the hill.The start point for the trekking is Sarpadhari which is around 15kms from Chickmaglur. Buses are available to this point.

Nearest Station: Chickmaglur.

View From the hill top

Scenic beauty you never want to miss

Sakleshpur

About

Sakleshpur is a wonderful hill station in Hassan district. It isaround 240 km from Bangalore. This place is known for its Greenery and the beauty of nature. One of the Kannada's successful movie "Mungaru Male" was shot in and around Sakleshpur.

The Manjarabad fort is located in Sakleshpur. The fort was constructed by Tippu Sultan. The best time to visit Sakleshpur is during Winter. Avoid going there in rainy season as it is very difficult to visit places.

How to reach ?

In order to reach Sakleshpur, one has to reach Nelamangala. There after follow the NH48 towards Hassan district. It is approximately 50 km from Hassan district. It is very close from Mangalore ( approximately 150 km). It would take around 4 hours to reach Sakleshpur from Mangalore since it is ghat section.


Images

On the way from Bangalore to Sakleshpur

Manjarabad Fort

Manjarabad Fort