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Kavaledurga Fort

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After a quick stop at Varahi Backwater s , we headed towards Kavaledurga Fort , one of the beautiful hidden gems of Karnataka’s Malnad region. I had visited this place once during summer, but the experience wasn’t that great. This time, I wanted to see Kavaledurga during peak monsoon , when the entire hill turns into a sea of green. 🌧️🌿 Bit of History about Fort : Kavaledurga, also known as Bhuvanagiri , is quite different from a regular fort. Built on top of a steep, forest-covered hill, its location itself was part of its defence. The name Kavaledurga is believed to come from Kavalu Durga , meaning a guarding or watch fort . The fort had three layers of massive stone fortifications , with gateways and guard rooms at different levels. Inside, there were remains of a palace, treasury, granary, horse and elephant stables, temples, water ponds and storage areas . These facilities made the fort capable of supporting people and soldiers during times of conflict. Its location was espe...
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Varahi Backwaters

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Hidden among the lush green landscapes of Karnataka, Varahi Backwaters is a peaceful destination surrounded by hills, forests, and beautiful water views. It is formed by the Varahi Dam and is especially scenic during the monsoon, when the entire region turns fresh and green. 🌧️🌿 I had been hearing about this place for a long time. A few people in our group had already visited it multiple times, so it was definitely on my list. After completing our Nethravathi Trek , we planned to visit Varahi Backwaters. Our original plan was simple — reach by noon, enjoy the surroundings, and, if possible, spend some time in the water in the evening. 🌊 But as always, travel plans have a way of changing! 😄 We added a visit to Elaneeru Falls and even stopped along the way to cook our lunch. 🍳 By the time we reached Varahi Backwaters, it was already late evening. The next morning, we woke up early and decided to explore the place before starting our journey back home. The viewpoint was around 1.5...
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Location: M3HH+R7, Sulagodu, Hummadagallu, Karnataka 577432, India
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Elaneeru Falls

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Elaneeru Falls was not part of our original plan . After completing the Nethravathi Trek, we started towards Varahi Backwaters , where we had already booked our stay. Just after starting the journey, our driver suggested stopping at Elaneeru Falls. Since it was on our route, we decided to give it a try. Sometimes, the best travel experiences are the ones you never planned! 😊 Our driver told us that the falls were just 100 metres from the parking area . But in reality, it turned out to be almost 2 km one way! 😄 Since we were travelling in a TT, the narrow road made it difficult to take the vehicle all the way. Smaller cars and 4×4 vehicles can get much closer to the entrance. After walking for a while, we finally reached the falls. The entrance fee was ₹50 per person , as the waterfall is located on private There are two sides to explore. First, we walked around 500 metres to the viewpoint , where visitors can enjoy the beautiful waterfall but are not allowed to enter the water. The ...
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Location: Yelneer road, Chikmagalur, Malavanthige, Karnataka 574214, India
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Nethravathi Trek

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Nethravathi Trek is one of the beautiful and challenging treks in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Surrounded by lush green mountains, waterfalls, streams, and misty trails, this trek is a perfect adventure for nature lovers.🌿⛰️ After freshening up at Mavina Kombe Homestay , we started our journey to the Nethravathi Trek base camp in a Jeep. It was raining heavily throughout the drive, and honestly, I started wondering if we would be able to complete the trek at all. The trek had already been closed for the previous 3–4 days because of heavy rain. But there was no sign of the rain stopping! After completing the formalities at the forest check post, we were assigned a guide and finally started our trek. 🌧️🥾 The rain continued steadily, making the trail wet and slippery. We couldn’t take out our mobile phones often for photographs, and I had decided not to carry my DSLR because of the heavy rain. So, we missed capturing most of the beautiful trail. 📵 When we reached the first waterfa...
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Location: Nethravathi peak, Kalasa, Samse, Karnataka 577124, India
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