Nature/ Scenic

Radha’s palace was on the top of a small hill of flowery gardens and forests called Barsana Hill next to the village of Barsana where Radha lived during her last descension upon the earth planet just 5,000 years ago. Gahvarban forest was the primary forest extending out from Barsana Hill on one side. Most days, Radha would go with the Gopis to play and enjoy among the perfumed creepers and flowery secluded places of Barsana Hill and Gahvarban forest. And each day, Krishn would find them and join with them in all kinds of loving leelas.

The city is nurtured by the river Ramganga that flows from the West to the South-East. This river provides water for irrigation in the crop fields as well. On a visit to Bareilly, one can enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Ramganga. The other rivers are the Siddha, the Dojora, the Bahgul (west), the Sankha, the Deoranian and the Nakatia, and their tributaries, which mostly rise in the Tarai.

Linganmakki Dam - 6 Kms from Jog falls this dam is constructed across river Sharavathi. The height of the dam is 1819 ft above sea level. Linganmakki dam is the main feeder reservoir for the Mahatma Gandhi Hydro Electric Power unit.

This falls is situated near Nittur in Hosanagar Taluka. To reach the falls you have to trek the rocky hills surrounded by dense lush trees. Don't forget to carry your foodstuff.

10 Kms from Thirthahalli on the way to Hosanagar near Aralsuruli you can find this eye catching waterfalls. The river Sharavathi takes a spectacular leap here to form this wonderfull falls.

Most common name given to waterfalls around karnataka. Shimoga is also proud to have one falls called abbey falls. The falls are situated 4 Kms away from Agumbe, The sunset point in Thirthahalli Taluka. Lush green trees and natural beauty surround the falls.

The spectacular Jog falls, nestled in the Western Ghats, near Honnemardu are magnificent, set in the backdrop of wild surroundings. It has many alternative names like Gersoppa falls, Gerusoppe falls, and Jogada Gundi.

Nature here has not been spoiled for the tourism facilities. The Sharavati river crash down to nearly nine hundred feet forming four main springs named king, queen, roarer and rocket. During the monsoon season or just after the rains, mist surrounded falls offer a superb view.

Tipu’s Drop is a cliff face which is around 600 m high located on the Nandi Hills. History reveals the fact that the doomed prisoners were forced down the cliff to their death. The height of the cliff yields a fabulous view of the city.

The view from the top is really enchanting to the eyes of the beholder. On a misty night when the wind blows through the trees, the leaves make a rustling noise. The local belief is that the rustling noise heard is the blood curdling cry of the prisoners who met their ghastly end.

Amrita Sarovar is an exquisite water lake that is filled with crystal clear water through out the year. It is a large tank which is fed by the perennial springs. It is also known as the lake of ambrosia or ‘The Lake of Nectar’. The lake is an important tourist spot. This lake supply water to the whole of the hill resorts.

The best time to visit this lake is during the night when the water in the lake glitters in the moonlight and enchants the tourists.