Nature/ Scenic

5 kilometers from Kemmannagundi, the Horticulture Department has been producing true potato seeds in an area of 5 acres. In addition, various fruits, flowers and vegetables are also grown here.

This is 1 kilometer from Hill Station.

A steep uphill trek leads to the Z point, an enchanting precious point, a vantage spot at Kemmangundi. Spectacular, mind refreshing sunset is on offering on this hilltop, a favourite place of visitors to view this splendor. The 'Z' shaped path that is visible from a distance between two mountains is the trekking path, hence the name Z point.

Z-point also offers a nice ariel view of the distant Shola grasslands in the undulated Western ghats. Z point offers so much for the body and mind, once reached here, one hesitates to go back.

Chelavara Falls this majestic stream falls is much admired and is visited by most of tourists visiting this part of coorg. The roar of the falls can be heard from a distance and the road to this falls goes through lovely coffee and cardamom plantations. Two kilometers from this place there is a sunset point from where u can enjoy the sunset

Tadiyendamol, nearly 1746 meters above sea level, is the highest peak in Kodagu district of Karnataka. Tadiyandamol has the distinction of being the second highest mountain in Karnataka, the first being the Mullayanagiri in Chickamaglur district.

Kabini Dam was built in 1974 for an irrigation project and a huge reservoir was built.The Kabini dam is 2,284 feet long and 58 Mts high. Mastigudi lake is named after the village it submerged and it became the nucleus of the reserve. The kabini is a tributary of the cauvery which runs through nagarahole and finally drains into the reservior.

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Netravati River barrage is a cozy tourist spot which is very close to the city of Dharamasthala. This place is fascinating with all facilities for natural bath in the River. The location is scenic and is in the backdrop of lush green surroundings. The unpolluted environment add the beauty of the place.

Annappa Betta, also known as Badinede Betta, is a picturesque hill in Dharamsthala. The hill encloses the dwelling region and the shrines of four Dharam Gods. Annappa Betta is regularly visited by the travelers reaching Dharamsthala.

Sadashivgad is a small village across the Kali River, once a known trade centre, ruled by the erstwhile kings of Kadambas and the Marathas; and later by the Portugese and the British.

An abandoned fort, assumed to be built in 1698 by Raja Sonde, on a hill top of 200-ft-high, which affords an eyeful of nature’s beauty, and a Durga Devi temple attracts many people. The Durga temple, assumed to be built in 1665 AD and visited by Shivaji at the Dargah of Karimuddin Ghouse Jilani, is highly attractive and has an archaeological value.

These are limestone caves and situated at a distance of about 25 km from Dandeli. There are 375 steps which the tourists have to climb down to reach the entrance. Next they have to crawl down 40ft deep through winding, narrow tunnels to catch a glimpse of the naturally created Shiva linga. It is advisable to carry a torch while going inside the cave. It is said that the caves have been inhabited since the ancient ages.

These are caves formed by volcanic activity ages back and are situated deep with-in the forest. The caves are very small in dimension and have a lot of stalagmite formations. As you proceed through the caves you get a pungent smell of bats. At some places the opening gets small and you have to crawl through them.