Itinerary:
DAY 0:
Depart from Bengaluru by 10PM.
Overnight journey along with music and cool breeze.
DAY 1 :
Reach the homestay and freshen up. ( MALGUDI HOMESTAY, Agumbe)
Have breakfast and head towards Day 1 destinations.
Drive to Kavi mane, Kuppali.
Walk towards Kavishaila.
Lunch stop ( self sponsored)
Head towards Kavaledurga fort.
Hike to the top of the fort (5KM total)
Head towards Shivappa Nayaka fort.
If time permits, one more place will be added.
Reach back to homestay and have snacks with music and dance.
Dinner at homestay and sleep.
Day 2:
Wake-up early morning and freshen up.
Break fast at homestay.
Checkout from homestay towards a refreshing day.
Head towards Varanga Jain temple.
Reach the temple by boatride.
Lunch stop (self-sponsored)
Head towards Kudlu theerta falls.
Hike to the waterfalls and spend some time in the fresh water.
If Kudlu theerta is closed, then SIRIMANE falls will be alternate plan.
Head towards Sringeri temple.
Dinner stop (self-sponsored)
Return back to Bengaluru with pocketful memories.
Inclusions and Exclusions:
Inclusions:
Entire travel by Tempo Traveller/Mini bus.
3 meals— 2 Breakfast & 1 Dinner.
Trip leader throughout the trip.
Entry tickets for Heritage sites are included.
Local Transportation for sightseeing
Accommodation on sharing basis.
Exlusions:
Travel, Accidental, and Medical Insurance.
Cost arises due to uncontrollable circumstances like bad weather conditions, landslides, or some public protest.
Water sports or any activity other than mentioned in the Itinerary.
Food - which are mentioned as self sponsored.
Anything not mentioned under “inclusions”
Things to Carry:
Soft copy of your Aadhar/Voter ID ( Mandatorily required for permits)
Small backpack to carry your essentials during the trek.
Water bottles - 2 ( 1L each )
Lunch box and spoon to carry your packed lunch.
Rain coat / Bag covers in case ofrains.
A comfortable pair of shoes with good grip fortrekking Flip flops for lazing around the campsite.
Torch / Head lamp to be used at night.
Power bank.
Extra pair of clothes to change into once wet
Polybags to pack your wet clothes.
Extra cash for meals not included in the itinerary.
Shampoo / dettol antiseptic liquid / Sneezing ( Nashe ) powderto stay safe fromleeches.
Personal medical kit. Speaker
Hat, Sweater & Umbrella.
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR AND THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE.
Pick Up and Drop Off Points:
Majestic metro. - 8:30 PM
Govardan theatre - 9:00 PM
Goragunte palya - 9:30 PM
Nagasandra toll - 10:00 PM
Information about the Place:
Varanga Lake Jain Temple
Kere Basadi (meaning: Lake temple) or Chaturmukha Basadi is a Jain temple located in Varanga village in Udupi district of Karnataka.
This 12th-century temple is situated amidst of a lake giving it the name Kere Basadi (lake temple).
The temple is also known Chaturmukha Basadi as it houses a chaturmukha (four-faced) idol of tirthankaras.
The temple can be reached by boat ride only.
Kavaledurga Fort
Kavaledurga is a fort resting on the top of a hill amidst a dense forest and it requires a trek of at least 5 km to reach the summit.
A spectacular combination of history and natural beauty, several shrines are housed in the fort.
Kavaledurga Fort has 3 rounds of rock wall fortifications and was a stronghold of the Keladi Nayakas (an important ruling dynasty of Karnataka and the subordinates of Vijayanagara empire) during the 16th century.
A freshwater pond on top of the fort is in excellent condition.
One can visit the Srikanteshwara temple and Nandi Mantapa that are situated on the hill.
Hiking till the top of Kavaledurga Fort will be a great exercise.
On clear days offers amazing views of beautiful Sahyadri hills.
Nagara Fort:
Nagara is a village of historic importance, in Shivamogga district, popularforits fort built byShivappa Nayaka of Keladi Kingdom.
Veerabhadra Nayaka of Keladi dynasty built Nagara fort in 1640, after Ikkeri, Keladi’s original capital was lost to Sultans of Bijapur.
Shivappa Nayaka succeeded Veerabhadra Nayaka and is credited with taking the Keladi Dynasty to its peak and improving the fort.
Raja Ram, son of Shivaji of Maratha is said to have taken asylum in Nagara Fort.
Brave rulers of Keladi such as Shivappa Nayaka and Rani Keladi Chennama successfully defended theirland against much powerful enemies.
The fort laterfell to Haider Ali in 1763.
Kavi Mane, Kuppalli:
It is the birthplace of Kuvempu who is regarded as the greatest Kannada poet of thetwentieth century.
Awarded the Jnanapitha Award in the year 1967, Kuvempu has authored many literary classics.
Kuppalli is home to Kuvempu’s house which has been converted to a museum and contains a host of memorabilia associated with his life and work.
Kavishaila is a rock monument made of megalithic rocks and dedicated to Kuvempu.
It is on the top of a small hill in Kuppali. Arranged in a circular fashion, the rocks have been placed to resemble the Stonehenge in England.
At the centre of this rock monument is the place where Kuvempu was laid to rest after his death and a memorial has been constructed at that location.
Kudlu Theertha Falls:
Kudlu Teertha Falls is a picturesque waterfall located in deep jungles of Western Ghats near Hebri.
This waterfall is also known as Sita Falls ( formed by Sita river).
The water at these falls drop from a height of 150 feet into a big pool. This is a beautiful waterfall and it's possible to swim in the pool below the falls.
One can get close to the bottom of the falls when water is not forceful.
There is one more waterfall above Kudlu Theertha called as Manga Theertha. There is no direct access to this fall.
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