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

Skandagiri

About Skandagiri

Skandagiri is located approximately 70 km from Bangalore and just 3 km from Chikkabalpur. It is off International Kempegowda Airport road.

Skandagiri is a perfect place for one day outing with family and friends. One can visit Nandi hills too which is 8 km away from Skandagiri. It is better to go on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) and also to hire a guide to reach the peak. People often visit to witness sunrise here.

How to reach 

There are regular BMTC buses from Bangalore to Chikkabalapur. In order to reach Skandagiri, proceed directly to Kalawara village via Sir M Visveswaraya's birth place (Muddenahalli).

The best time to trek is during winter season. The top of the hill is often enclosed in a blanket of mist and the best place to relax. One has to carry water bottles and food while trekking since you do not find anything much at the top.

Images of Skandagiri

Suryodhaya [Sun rise]

The view from top of Skandagiri

The mist 

Path to reach the top of hill.

Kodachadri

About Kodachadri

Kodachadri is a mountain peak in the Western Ghats of South India.It is known as "Natural Heritage Site". Kodachadri is a mountain with dense forest.

One can visit Mookambika temple before starting the Trek. It takes almost 4 to 5 hours to reach the peak. You can find a few water falls as soon as you start to Trek. Better to carry food, water bottles and snacks since you do not get anything over there.


How to reach ?

It is approximately 400 km from Bangalore. To visit Kodachadri, one has to reach Kollur and hire a jeep from there to the starting point of Trek or the peak point.

Images of Kodachadri

Magnificient view from the peak.

On the way to Kodachadri

The Sun rise

The Hidlumane falls

On the way to peak of Kodachadri.

Agumbe

About Agumbe

Agumbe is a village located in Thirthahalli taluk of Shimoga district. Agumbe lies on the Western Ghat Mountains. It also called as "The Cheerapunji of the South".

The best time to visit Agumbe: October to December. As you do not get any food, it is better you carry your own food and snacks. The best place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.

How to reach Agumbe ?

It is approximately 350 km from the capital of Karnataka (Bengaluru) and 60 km from Udupi district.

Images of Agumbe

Sun Set view Point