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IN AND AROUND KALASA |
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Shiva’s
temple which is more than 1000 years old and is located 5
kms. from the Resort. The
architecture and the construction are delight to watch. Shiva
is supposed to have come to Kalasa to give ‘Darshan’ to the great
Saint Vashista. The temple
was earlier owning more than 50,000 acres of land. The temple is also
known as Kashi of South India. |
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As
per localaties, Girijamba is supposed to have come from |
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The
temple has Sri Annapoorneshwari as the diety and is located 12 Kms. from
the Resort. The temple
attracts about 5000 visitors every day on an average. |
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The
temple is located about10 Kms. away from Resort at the place called
Halavalli. The temple is on
the banks of river Bhadra and has beautiful natural surroundings. |
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PANCHA
THIRTHAS |
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Located
around the village Kalasa. They
are Naga Thirtha, Vashista Thirtha, Rudra Thirtha, Amba Thirtha and Koti
Thirtha. Maharishi Vashista
is supposed to have performed his penance here.
In AmbaThirtha, Sita Devi is supposed to have taken bath during
their vanavas. Amba Thirtha
is a picturesque place and many film shootings have been done here.
Distance from resort 7 kms. |
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DUGGAPPANA
KATTE |
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Excellent
view point & one can see Kudremukh peak and the entire Kalasa
village from this place. Kalinga snake is supposed to be guarding the
wealth
of a king here. Located
just 7 kms. away from this resort, one can reach the peak by driving a
jeep or by trekking 200 meters. |
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RIVERSIDE
PICNIC SPOT |
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Private
property next to river Bhadra. Has
thick forests and beautiful surroundings.
It is located 7 Kms. away from the resort. |
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KALLUBHAVI |
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Located
5 Km. from the resort. This
has 1 foot of water on a well which is full of rocks.
Irrespective of the quantity of water removed the level remain
constant. |
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B.
IN AND AROUND KUDREMUKH |
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KUDREMUKH
IRON ORE COMPANY |
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Project
site - Located 16 km. from
the resort. The best mine
in |
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KUDREMUKH
(MALLESHWAR) |
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Is
16 Km. away from the resort. The
interesting places to visit here are Lakya dam, Radhakrishna temple and
a Kudremukh park. |
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Origin
of three rivers - Bhadra, Netra and Thunga. This is 30 Km. from the
resort and is inside thick forest.
The origin of rivers takes place inside a cave. |
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VARAHA
THIRTHA |
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Located
31 Km. from the resort inside the forest. Excellent place for picnic as
there has a clear water pond. |
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HANUMAN
GUNDI |
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Is
located 32 Km. from the resort and has a fantastic waterfalls.
Water falls from a height of more than 100 feet.
One can bathe & play in the water. Getting into water
involves little amount of trekking. One can visit this place only from
October to May. |
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Located
30 Km. from the resort and is a dense forest.
Good spot for adventurers. |
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C.
NEXT TO RESORT |
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Just
in front of the resort and has 800 years of history.
The temple has a big ‘Champaka’ tree which is supposed to be
more than 700 years old. The
temple is 10 minutes walk from the resort. |
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TEA
ESTATES & FACTORIES
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Around
5 Km. from the resort. |
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One
can walk in the cultivated forest just next to resort.
Morning/Evening walk for over 2-3 Kms. can take the tourists to
interesting sights of the |
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Located
20 Km. from the resort and is inside the forests.
Water falls from a height of 50 ft. and is a picturesque place. |
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D.
OTHERS |
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Excellent
place for trekking. One has
to trek nearly 13 kms. to reach the peak.
At the highest point, there is a small water falls and the water
is ice cold. One can visit
only during summer. |
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MYDHADI |
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Located
about 25 Km. from the resort and has an excellent view point |
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BALLAL’S
FORT |
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Built
on the peaks, it is located 25 kms. from the resort. |
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SHRINGERI
MUTT |
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65
Km. from resort and takes about 2 hours drive. |
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HARIHARPUR
MUTT |
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60
Km. from the resort. |
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24. |
COFFEE
RESEARCH CENTRE
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At
Balehannur is 50 Kms. away from the resort. |
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25. |
DHARMASTHALA |
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Located
80 kms. away from the resort. |