Friday, 2 September 2011

Hanuman gundi-Karnataka







Hanuman Gundi waterfalls is one of the main attractions near Kudremukh in Chikmagalur district.
Hanumangundi falls also called as Suthanabbi falls is located in the hilly region between Karkala and Lakya dam which is surrounded byKudremukh National Park.


The water falling down from a height of above 100 feet falling on the natural rocks majestically is exciting view.

You can have body rejuvenating and energizing bath at this place and enjoy the beauty of calm and marvel of the waterfall.

October to May is the best time to visit Hanuman Gundi Waterfalls. But during rainy season the waterfall has enchanting beauty but you are not allowed to take bath.



REACHING THERE:
It falls in Chikkamagalur district, and is in the heart of Kudremukh National Park. Taking your own vehicle would be a better option as the waterfall is in the interior region covered by forest which is one of the reasons for its beauty. It is about 30kms from Sringeri which is a major tourist spot. You get vehicles to the waterfall from this town. After reaching the waterfall you need to get down around 300 steps to reach the base where there lies a small rocky pond into which the water falls. The view is majestic and if the water is less, you can even take a rejuvenating bath. There are steps constructed by the forest department which are good enough for the usage. They charge you a nominal fee of Rs.20 as entrance which is worth for the beauty of the waterfall.There are no restaurants around and hence you need to pack your own food...

Wednesday, 11 May 2011

Bekal Fort



Location: About 16 km South of Kasaragod on the national highway, Kasaragod district, North Kerala
Kasargod is the northern most district of Kerala.It's the head of God's own country!!!!It is renowned as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches.
    Bekal provides a scenic view of Arabian sea. The laterite fort is the largest fort in Kerala and is a marvellous structure. The fort also has a beach near by called the Bekal beach which is shallow and  A beautiful walkway has been laid for the visiting tourists to explore the beauty of the fine coastline and enjoy the panoramic view of the Bekal Fort.The beach gets illuminated during the evening hours so that tourists can spend more time at the beach even after the sun sets.




Getting there:
There are lot of buses which ply to Bekal from Kasargod. 
Nearest railway station: Kasaragod, on the Kozhikode-Mangalore-Mumbai route.

    Bekal Fort(1km)
    Kasaragod(15 kms)
    Kottikkulam(4kms)
    Kanhangad(11kms)

Nearest airport: Mangalore, about 50 km from Kasaragod town; Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode, about 200 km from Kasaragod town.
It is better to reach Kasargod by Train than bus as the roads from Mangalore to Kasargod is in worse condition.



Where to stay:
You can stay at 
Nirvana

Near Bekal Fort,
P.O Bekal Fort,
Kasaragod District,
Kerala, INDIA
PH: +91 - 467 2272900, 2272007,
        +91 - 9446 463 088
E-mail: nirvanabekalfort@gmail.com


K-Tees Residency
KT Center
Near Bekal Fort Beach
Pallikkere
Kasaragod - 671316
contact@kteesresidency.com
www.kteesresidency.com
+ 91 467 2275633, 2310837, + 91 94476 91903,
Tariff Rs.225 - 1800

The LaLiT Resort & Spa Bekal
Bharat Hotels Enterprise,
Bevoori, Bekal
Kasaragod
ajoy@thelalit.com
www.thelalit.com
+91 467 2237777, +91 467 2237575
Tariff Rs.20000 - 250000

Oyster Opera Island Resort
Thekkekadu, Padanna P.O.
Kasaragod - 671345
oystergul@rediffmail.com
www.oysteroperaatpadanna.com
+ 91 467 2278101, 2276465, + 91 94471 76465,
Tariff Rs.3600 - 11500

Hotel City Tower
M.G. Road,
Kasaragod - 671211
citytowerresort@yahoo.co.in

+ 91 4994 230562 - 64, + 91 4994 230235
Tariff Rs. 400 - 690

Apsara Regency
Bank Road,
Kasaragod

www.apsaragroup.com
+ 91 4994 4230124,
Tariff Rs. 500 - 800