![]() Guddali Peak, located 1800 feet above sea level, gives a panoramic view of the sea. It is one of the highest peaks of the Haiderghat range which stretches East and West of the Kali River. It is an extremely cool place which served as a summer resort for the British. Belikeri River and joins the Kaiga range at Kaiga. Guddehalli rises conspicuously for miles, an abrupt sheet of granite with thickly wooded sides and a bare tapering point. A five kilometre trekking through mountain jungle crossing brooks and springs, takes you to this spot. The trek itself is a bonanza of enthralling experience. Yana, 28 Kms from Kumta and 65 Km from Sirsi, is nature's wonder. Known for two gigantic rock formations of a height of 90 and 120 meters called Mohini Shikhara and Bhairaveshwara Shikhara, this beautiful place is a trekker's paradise. It is surrounded by thickly wooded forests and added attractions to this picturesque spot are the Bhaireshwar temple, and a cave inside the rock formation. Right at the foot of Western Ghats mountain range, 20 Kms from Joida, at Sintheri Temple, River Kaseri flows with great speed before joining River Kali. Currents of water have formed beautiful rock caves and have created small cascades in the valley attracting a great number of tourists. From Dandeli village Gund is 3 kms. At Gund one has to step down some 133 steps to reach Sintheri rock. Devbag is situated 7 Kms from Karwar, located near the confluence of Kali River. It is a picturesque island fringed with casuarina groves. Approach is mainly through boat from Kodibag jetty. Jungle Lodges and Resorts provide a unique experience of living in log huts. Scuba diving and a number of water sports make the stay a most-fun filled experience. Dandeli, surrounded by thick jungle with River Kali dashing through furiously, is a nature lover's paradise. Jungle Lodges Resorts has a fine tourist complex called 'Kali Wilderness and Adventure Camp'. This is the only place in South India where tourists are offered white water rafting. ![]() Sykes Point, named after British Collector Sykes, is a breathtaking spot where one can seek unhindered view of the Kali River flowing through the valley below. Nagajhari Power house, situated at the bottom of this peak, can also be seen. The Jenukallu Gudda, 20 Kms from Yellapur, offers a breathtaking view of the valley covered with virgin forests and majestically flowing River Bedti. The view point is atop a sheer cliff of 450 metres height. People normally visit this spot at the time of sun set which transforms the whole valley to an enchanting spot. Thus mentioned are the various places of Nature tourism located in the Uttara Kannada district. |
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