8 Things to do in Karwar, India

Karwar is a coastal city, situated on the western coast of Karnataka, covered one side by the sea and the other side by the western ghats. Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity in the world.^{[1. Wiki]}

Things to do in Karwar:

1. INS Chapal Warship Museum

Image: Anurag R Naik

Travelogue: Sathodi and Jog Falls

Hello everyone, I will be sharing my recent travel experience to Sathodi and Jog Falls.

Brief Information about:

Sathodi Falls

Sathoddi Falls is a waterfall in Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka. The falls is 32km from Yellapur. The falls is formed by unnamed streams and is 15 meters tall.

Top 7 Places to Visit in Mangaluru

Image Source: Nithin Bolar k (Ullal Bridge)

352 km from the Karnataka capital is this port city Mangaluru (Mangalore). The place is surrounded by the sceneric mountains, relegious sites and the arabian sea. One thing I recommend you to try here is cashew based cusines, and fish dishes.

One day trip from Hubli-Dharwad:

Want some change from your daily life then visit Dandeli, it is just 73 km away from Hubli and 53 km from Dharwad. A perfect location for a day out with friends and family.


Rafting at Dandeli (Image Source: sarangib)

Places to visit in Dandeli

Dandeli is the entrance to the dense forest area, the area is house to beautiful landscapes, national parks and adventure camps. Explore the awsome places hidden inside the dense forest at Dandeli.

1. Syntheri Rocks

Posted by Dandeli tourism on Friday, July 8, 2016

This place rocks, It is a 300-ft tall monolith granite. To the side of the rock is a small waterfall, which adds to the beauty of this place. You need to ride on the muddy road for around 2 km from highway to reach this place. Along the steps different stones with their names are displayed, very informative.

Weekend trip - Bangalore to Yellapur | Weekend Getaway

What is more relaxing than a two day trip to the land of forest and water falls? Yellapur is a place in Uttara Kannada district which has beautiful waterfalls within a span of 100 km. You need to walk amidst of jungle to reach some of these falls! Don't panic, the trek is not long.

I guess this is the best weekend getaway from your hectic life at Bangalore.

With no more wasting of time, first let's see the places to visit near Yellapur and then the best travel plans.

Places to visit near Yellapur:

1. Sathodi Falls

Sathodi Falls (Image Source: ShrinivasN)

Hampi - Travel Guide

Travelling to Hampi? With our efforts we have researched and compiled all the information you need to know about traveling to Hampi.

Hampi Virupaksha Temple (Image Source: Apadegal)

Hampi is recognized as UNESCO world heritage site. There are many ancient temples, and monuments. The ancient buildings represent the royalty of ancient India. It was such a royal state that the gold was sold on the roads(Bazar Street) and was measured in kilos.

Mysore - The capital city of Wodeyar dynasty

Mysore is a quiet, and clean place. The Palace and the celbrations of Dasara festival makes it a popular travel destination. Also, Mysore is the cleanest town in India. Read on and explore the streets of Mysore.

The beautiful Mysore Palace (Image Source: Marc Dalmulder)

Mysore is the place which showcases the brilliant examples of engineering and architecture of the olden times. Let's see the places that are worth visiting during your stay in Mysore.

Top 6 Places to visit in Hubli-Dharwad:

 Hubli officially known as Hubballi is the second largest city in Karnataka. The city is popularly known as Chota Mumbai. Hubli is the commercial center and business hub of North Karnataka. Hubli is always known as Commercial Centre and Dharwad as an educational hub. More importantly, it is my hometown.

How to reach Hubli: 

• Train: Approx. 8 hours’ journey from Bangalore via express trains

• AirPort: Hubli is well connected via air. There are daily flights running from Bangalore and Mumbai. One-hour journey by air from Bangalore.

    1. The Taj Gateway

The GATEWAY Hotel Lakeside Hubli ...one of the best star hotel in north KARNATAKA
Posted by Hubballi-dharwad city lights on Friday, November 7, 2014

The Lakeview Taj hotel is one of the best restaurants in the city. Spread over 9 acres of land beside main road of Hubli- Dharwad and unkal lake.

The bright rooms feature free Wi-Fi, satellite TVs and minibars, plus safes. DVD players are available on request. Upgrades add lake views; some include living rooms Jacuzzis and balconies.

There's a restaurant, a cafe and a bar. Other amenities include a fitness center and an outdoor pool, plus a tennis court. A lawn and a spa are available.