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Udupi :
(Karnataka)- 406 kms West of Bangalore.
Udupi is where Madhwacharya, the profounder
of Dwaitha philosophy, lived and taught
700 years ago. Madhwacharya established
the eight Sanyasi Mutts at Udupi. It is
one of the Mokshapuris highly revered
in Karnataka and Kerala. |
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Travel information :
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9hours. Route: Bangalore-Mangalore via Kunigal,
Yedivur, Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mani
(NH48), Mangalore-Udupi via Suratkal,
Kaup (NH17).
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Air |
2
hours (1 hour+1hour from Magalore
Airport). |
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Sightseeing
: Ananteshwar and Chandramoulishwar Temples,
Pajaka.
Excursions : Kaup Beach (14kms),
Mangalore (60 kms), Maravanthe (50 kms),
Mookambika (65 kms), Murudeshwar (100
kms). |
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| Maravanthe
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(Coastal Karnataka)- 456 kms North West
of Bangalore. Maravanthe is sandwiched
between Arabian Sea and the Satuparnika
River. The pristine Maravanthe Beach beauty
and peaceful surroundings of its virgin
beach make it a favorite picnic spot.
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Travel
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9 hours. Route: Bangalore-Mangalore via Kunigal,
Yedivur, Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mani
(NH48), Mangalore-Maravanthe via
Suratkal, Kaup, Udupi (NH17).
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: Sea Riding, Underwater Sports.
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Excursions
: Ottinane (47kms), Kodachadri Hills (40kms).
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Murudeshwar
: (Karnataka)- 455 kms North-West
of Bangalore.
Murudeshwar, believed to have been sanctified
by a piece of the Pranalinga of Mahabaleshwara
thrown by Ravana, has some beautiful carvings
and statues. Bounded by the shimmering
sea and rolling hills, the place is a
favorite picnic spot. The Murudeshwar
temple attracts a lot of devotees and
tourists. |
Travel information :
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9-10 hours. Route: Bangalore-Tumkur via Dobbspet
(NH4), Tumkur-Honnavar via Arsikere,
Shimonga, Talguppa (NH206), Honnavar-Murudeshwar
(NH17).OR9-10 hours. Route: Bangalore-Mangalore
via Kunigal, Yedivur, Hassan,
Sakleshpur, Mani (NH48), Mangalore-Maravanthe-Murudeshwar
(NH17).
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Air |
2½hours(1
hour+2½hours from Mangalore Airport). |
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Sightseeing
: Murudeshwar Temple, Murudeshwar Beach,
and Statue Park.
Excursions : Bhatkal (16kms). |
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Gokarna
: (Coastal Karnataka)- 486 kms North-West
of Bangalore.
Gokarna, described as a Shiva Center,
is named for the ear-shaped confluence
of two rivers, which marks Gokarna. This
place is known both as a pilgrimage center
and a beach. The blue sea and clean sands
make Gokarna an ideal vacation spot by
the sea. |
Travel information :
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10-11 hours. Route: Bangalore-Tumkur via Dobbspet
(Nh4), Tumkur- Arsikere via Shimonga,
Talguppa, Honnavar (NH206), Honnavar-Gokarna
via Kumata (NH17).OR10 hours.
Route: Bangalore-Mangalore via
Kunigal, Yedivur, Hassan, Sakleshpur,
Mani (NH48), Mangalore-Maravanthe-Murudeshwar
(NH17).
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Sightseeing
: Mahabaleshwar temple, Om Beach.
Excursions : Kumta (32kms), Yanna
(55kms), Jog Falls. |
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Kodaikanal
: (Tamil Nadu)- 485 kms South of Bangalore
Kodaikanal, is located 6854 ft above sea
level, on the southern ridge of the Palani
Hills in the Western Ghats. The hill town
is renowned for its educational institutions.
The hill-plantain fruits and plums are
known for their freshness and taste. Berijam,
a starfish shaped lake, is one among the
beautiful lakes of South India, spreads
over an area of 24 hectares. |
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11hours. Route: Bangalore-Dindigul via Hosur,
Dharmapuri, Salem (NH70, Salem-Kodaikanal
via Sembatti, Vattakundu, Pannikadu
(District Hill Road).
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Rail |
6732
Tuticorin Express 9½hours(Night)+
2 hours from Kodai Road Station. |
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Activity
: Pony Riding, Boating.
Sightseeing : Kurinji Andavar Temple,
Perumal Peak, Kodai Observatory, and Kodai
Lake. |
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Dandeli
: (Karnataka)- 481 kms North-West
of Bangalore. Dandeli, a picturesque town
set against the backdrop of the Western
Ghats. The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
is a tropical rain forest with steep slopes
with picturesque deep river valleys and
rich hilly forest terrain full of birds
and wildlife and now renowned for its
Watersports (White water rafting, Kayaking,
Canoeing etc.) and other adventure sports
like trekking and cycling.
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Travel
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11hours. Route: Bangalore-Dharwad via Tumkur,
Chitradurga, Haveri, Huble (NH4),
Dharwad
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Rail |
6589
Rani Chennamma 9 hours (Night)+1½hours
from Dharwad Railway Station. |
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| Excursions
: Kulgi Nature Camp (14kms), Shiroli Peak
(25kms), Kavala Caves (30kms). |
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Bekal
Fort :
(Kerala)- 415 kms South of Bangalore.
Bekal Fort is a circular structure 130
ft. above sea level, spreads over a 35-acre
headland that runs into the Arabian Sea.
This fort is more than 300 years old and
is built in the 1650's by Sivappa Naik
of the Ikkeri dynasty. The Archaeological
Survey of India controls the fort. Archeologists
making it an interesting excavation site
unearthed coins and other historical artifacts.
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Travel information :
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8 ½ hours. Route: Bangalore-Mangalore via Kiunagal,
Hassan, Salleshpur, Mani (NH48),
and Mangalore-Kasargode via Manjeshwar
(NH17), Kasargode-Bekal Fort (State
Highway).
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2½hours(1hour+
1½hour Mangalore airport). |
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| Sightseeing
: Bekal Fort Beach, Bekal Hole Aqua Park,
Kappil Beach, Chandragiri Beach, Nileswaram,
Hosdurg Fort and Beach, Malik Deenar Mosque. |
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