Onake Abbi Falls






If your bored, lonely or unhappy, best remedy is to go outside with friends, somewhere where there can be heavens, nature and God. Yes, I mean the same, to visit to beautiful places on earth and falling in love with them.
One such a fantastic place of my recent visit is "Onake Abbi". It is one of the falls around Agumbe, a village located in the Shimoga district, Karnataka. This part of the Malnad region is among the places in India that receive heaviest rain fall. The place around is simply beautiful and challenging.
How did we reach?
Onake Abbi is around 90km from Shimoga and 100km from Manglore. We the group of thirteen friends started from Manipal. Our plan was to start by 7:30 am but you know, it wont happen as bachelors party never end in time. We left Manipal by 9 am after our breakfast. If your going by bike, don't miss to fill with sufficient engine oil. Also its best way to keep a half liter oil in a bottle, it helps if someone manages to empty the tank during parking.
Our next stopping was Hebri. To visit to Onake Abbi its must to take permission from the RFO(Range Forest Officer) at Hebri. They will charge you visiting and treking fee, which comes about 115 Rs per head. If you need a guide you have to pay 150 Rs overall. Also since 2005, Naxalite activities observed near Agumbe they even take personal responsibility letter from visitors. However this has not hindered visitors from enjoying the priceless beauty around. After taking permission and the mobile number of the guide whom we have to meet, we started again. The start point of trek is about 7km from hebri, near to a place called Someshwara. Also make sure you have all the eatables and water bottles before you leave. Take fruits, biscuit, glucose and sufficient water. By 10:30am we reached the trek spot, where our guide was waiting.
Trekking...
At the starting location, guide will show you a house, where you can park your vehicles. Get ready for the action, your going to sweat like anything. Its around 4km, small but really challenging task ahead. Enjoy the beauty of nature at each step. You will really spend good time with friends. Take photos and you can make out the changes on everyones face from photo to photo. Beauty should be captured. You can even witness different type of monkeys playing around. As much possible be in group. We reached the spot after about 2 hours.
As you reach...
.... no words to explain. Its just fantastic. As you touch the cold water falling, you will forget every stress and the difficulty you faced reaching there. Have snacks and fruits you had taken. Drink the cold falls water, don't think twice. Believe me you feel 'mast'. Climb few rocks and you reach the final thrilling spot. Forget everything, just jump into water. You find really nice place to swim, around 4-7 feet height. Time does not count when you are there in such places. Study nature, love nature and be close to nature. Everything in nature is lyrical by fact, enjoy it.
Return...
We enjoyed there for more than three hours. Had some snacks and fruits again. Drink and fill the water bottles again, you know your going to sweat again. Don't through plastics, nature is clean heaven and keep it clean. You don't have to climb a lot this time, but the way is steep. Its even more chllenging to hold the grip. Came down, had some mangoes since its the season. And we started our return journey.
It is my first own blog and I am happy to write on such a beautiful place. You will definitly enjoy.
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Sirimane water Falls


Fact File:
    Sirimane falls is 5Kms from Kigga in Chickmagalur district and is around 22kms away from the Sringeri.
Distance from Bangalore : 300+kms.
Nearest Hospital : Sringeri.
Nearest food point : Sringeri.
Nearest Petrol Bunk : Sringeri.
How to get there:
    Take a bus from Sringeri which goes to Kigga.You will not get a bus which takes you near the waterfall you will have to walk 5kms after you get down at Kigga. There is motorable way to the waterfall.
 
 

    One of the numerous waterfalls of the Western Ghats. This beautiful waterfall is at 5 kilometers distance from the place Kigga near Sringeri.
 
    This waterfall though small in size when compared to the other waterfalls of the Western Ghats. But in beauty this one as pretty as others. Best season for visiting would be just after the rainy season.
 
    It is both good and bad as this waterfall is easily accessible through road. Good, the road makes the visit safe and fast. Bad news is that such easily accessible nice places are always crowded and crowded with "picnic going" crowd. 
 
    Already this place is being spoilt. One can see writings on stone and lots of plastic bags thown around. pity!
 
    Other places of interest nearby are :Narasimha Parvata. Aagumbe, Sringeri, Uluve Bird Sanctt.
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Tyarekoppa Lion Safari




Tyarekoppa Lion Safari is a great place to enjoy the unaltered nature and wildlife. Situated at a distance of 10 Km from Shimoga, Tyarekoppa Lion safari was established in the year 1988. Forest department organizes safaris regularly into the deep jungles. One gets to see here lions, tigers, cheetah, bear, deer and many more magnificent animals. Bird watching is also an option in the park as there are few Migratory birds that come here during the season. The safari covers an area of 200 hectares, most of which is dense forest.
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Kundadri Hill Station




The unspoilt Kundadri hill station in Karnataka situated in Teerthahalli taluk of Shimoga, still remains one of the favorite spots for tourists keen in mountain trekking. The mountains are unexplored and one can feel the excitement in discovering new pathways to the peak. Kundadri hill station is a huge monolithic rock formation about 3200 feet above sea level. It is covered with dense evergreen forests.
A seventeenth century Jain temple is situated on the hilltop amidst the serenity that belongs to the mountains. Beside the temple there are two ponds with placid water and lotus blooming. Kundadri named after the Jain monk, Kundakundacharya who was said to have practiced severe penance here throngs with Jain Pilgrims during the Makar Sankranti.
Tourists plan for a vacation in the quiet hills of Kundari to enjoy its solitude, the cool breeze that blow from the west, the clear blue firmament and the setting sun that may the most mesmerizing experience for many. Rivers flowing at the foothill can be seen from the mountaintop and the backwaters of Varahi Dam add to the scenic beauty.
If you are planning a trip to the Kundadri hill station in Karnataka you would be enjoying trekking the scenic mountain slopes, bird watching and visiting the magnificent falls. To reach Kundadri hill station you can travel from Teerthahalli via Nalur or through Kammaradi-Begar-Hosagadde to ‘Kundadri circle,' the commencing point to climb the hill. It is always advisable to plan the trip from Nalur because of distance as well as easy transport. The route from Kammaradi-Begar-Hosagadde will befit those who start their journey from Sringeri. If you love hiking you can take the route from Teerthahalli via Kammaradi- Nadabur-Halakunda and about a walk 6 kilometres from Kammaradi to reach the foothill.
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Devi Chaudamma temple at Sigandur




This place is located in the other side of backwater of river Sharavathi ( before Jog falls ). To reach this place people have to come to the main city Sagar. Sagar is nearly 350Kms from Bangalore city. Frequent buses are available from Bangalore to Shimoga city and to Sagar. It is not possible to go and come back from Bangalore in one day as the launch service (for crossing the river Sharavathi) is limited and the distance is more. From Sagar private vehicles or private buses are available (mud road). Vehicles reach one side of the bank in the river Sharavathi. Launch ( ferry ) service is available from this bank to the other bank to cover a distance of one Km. Service available upto 5.00pm only.

The other side of the river is a small village called Kalasavalli belonging to the main place called Tumari. From this place Sigandur is nearly ten KMs. The goddess Chaudamma ( Chowdamma ) temple is located at Sigandur. During Sankranti ( in the month of January ) a festival is celebrated here. Tourist from all part of India visit this place during the festival. People offer goat and chickens to full fill their wishes during this festival.

The temple priest gives a cupper and brass tag to the devotes for nominal fee. There is a belief that on wearing this tag belonging will not be stolen from houses.

Accomodation is available only at temple premises for limited number of persons only. Food is not available in this place as there are no private hotels.

Temple Address
Pradhana Archaka
Sri Sigandur Chaudamma temple
Kalasavalli
Post: Tumari
Taluk: Sagar
District: Shimoga
State:Karnataka


Here are some details regarding transportation (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus services) from Sigandur towards Sagar, Shimoga and other places.

Time
Towards
Bus service
6.45 am
Bhatkal
KSRTC
8.45 am
Shimoga
Private – Bhagyalaxmi
9.30 am
Sagar
Private - Varada
10.25 am
Nittur
Private – Gajanana
12.00 noon
Sullalli
Private – Varada
12.00 noon
Sagar
Private – Varada
12.30 pm
Sullalli
Private – Gajanana
2.15 pm
Sagar
Private – Gajanana
2.30 pm
Kattina karu
Private – Gajanana
2.45 pm
Hosanagara
Private - Bhagyalaxmi
3.30 pm
Sagar
Private – Varada
4.15 pm
Nittur
Private – Varada
5.00 pm
Sullalli
Private – Varada
5.15 pm
Sagar
Private -  Gajanana
(from Kalasavalli)
6.30 pm
Kogar
Private – Gajanana
(from Kalasavalli)


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Shimoga District PIN Codes and Zip Codes






LocationPINCode / ZIPCode
• Agumbe577411
• Ambedkar Nagar577201
• Anandapuram577412
• Anavatti577413
• Anaveri577243
• Arasalu577438
• Arbilichi577321
• Avinahlli577439
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• Bejjavalli577232
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• Belagutti577212
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• Bhadravathi H O577301
• Bhadravathi New Model College577303
• Bhadravathi New Town577301
• Bhadravathi R S577303
• Channageri577213
• Channageri Town577213
• Chilur577230
• Devangi577415
• Devarahalli577234
• Gandhi Nagar Sagar577401
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• Hithla577214
• Hodikere577215
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• Hosa Nagar577418
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• Issur577236
• Jade577419
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• Jog Falls577435
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• Kodimbala574307
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• Kumsi577423
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• Kuppadagdde577446
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• Market Yard Apmc577201
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• Sagar H O577401
• Sagar Market Road577401
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• Saulanga577225
• Shikaripur577427
• Shikaripur Bazar577427
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• Shimoga Bus Stand577201
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• B.dodderi577434
• Baganakatte577427
• Banashankari Extension Ndt B.o577201
• Bandigudda577301
• Begur(shikaripur)577427
• Beguvalli577226
• Belagavi577450
• Bellur(hosanagar)577426
• Belur(sagar)577401
• Bhadra Colony577301
• Bhadra Reservoir Project So577115
• Bhadravathi Hudco Colony Nddts577301
• Bhadravathi Hutha Colony Nddt577301
• Bhadravathi Jannapura Ndt So577301
• Bhadravathi New Model Colony S577301
• Bhadravathi Old Town Ndt So577301
• Bhadravathi Paper Town So577302
• Bhadravathi Railway Stn So577301
• Bhadravati Hpo577301
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• Chikjambur577428
• Chordi577423
• Churchugundi577214
• Dasarakallahalli577227
• Demlapura577422
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• Dyavanahalli577419
• Gama577214
• Gandinagar-sagar Ndt So577401
• Garden Area Shimoga Ndtso577201
• Genasinakuni577417
• Gendla577419
• Gilalagundi577412
• Gondichatnahalli577216
• Gouthmapura577412
• Gudavi577429
• Guddekere577411
• Guddekoppa577414
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• Hunasakatte Junction577115
• Huruli577424
• Iduvani577421
• J.p.s.colony577302
• Jayanagar Nd B.o577201
• Jog Falls So577435
• Jog Falls View Ndbo577435
• K.b.circle577452
• Kachinakatte577222
• Kadasur577436
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• Kadekal577203
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• Kagodu577401
• Kalmane577214
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• Kanle577430
• Kannangi577226
• Kappanahalli577427
• Kargal Colony So577421
• Karunapura577424
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• Kawalgundi577229
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• Kote Gangur577204
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• Kubatur577413
• Kudligere577233
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• Kuskur577447
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• Mahishi577232
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• Puradalu577204
• Purappemane577417
• Ravindranagr-shimoga Ndt So577201
• Ripponpet577426
• Ryave577425
• S.v.p.colony Ndt So577435
• Sagar Bazar Ndt So577401
• Sagar Hpo577401
• Sagar Market Road Ndt So577401
• Sakunavalli577419
• Salur577214
• Salur(thirthahalli)577414
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• Saru577422
• Sasaravalli577401
• Saualanga577225
• Seebinakere577432
• Shedgaru577415
• Sheshadripuram Extn Nd Bo577201
• Shigga577434
• Shikaripura Bazar Ndt Bo577427
• Shimoga Ambedkarnagar Ndt So577201
• Shimoga District Office Ndt So577201
• Shimoga Doddapete So577202
• Shimoga Hpo577201
• Shimoga Kote Ndt So577202
• Shimoga Market Ndt So577202
• Shimoga Railway Station Ndt So577201
• Shiralakoppa577428
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• Sorab So577429
• Sorab Town Ndt So577429
• Suguru577216
• Sullali577401
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• Sunnadakoppa577428
• Suragihalli577427
• Sydarakallahalli577243
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• Tadagalale577430
• Tadasanahalli577428
• Talagadde577419
• Talagunda577450
• Talaguppa577430
• Talale577426
• Talavata577421
• Tattur577433
• Tavanandi577429
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• Thenginakoppa577414
• Thirthahalli577432
• Thirthahalli Town Ndt So577432
• Thirthamathur577415
• Thuppur577423
• Tumary577401
• Udri577433
• Udugani577447
• Ulavi577434
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• Vinobanagar Shimoga So577204
• Yedehalli577227
• Yedjigalamane577401
• Yedur Bo577448
• Yelagere577433
• Yennekoppa577413
 

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