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- 2D/1N
On the 2-day nature photography event, you’re taken to one of the most untouched areas of Malanadu, Sirsi. It’s purely a photography journey through the Western Ghats range with the thrills of being in the outdoors for company.
On day 1 you’ll head from Sirsi around 8:30am after breakfast to Vannalli (15km). The region is characteristic of the Western Ghats with lush green thickets and natural life making it ideal for great pictures. From here lunch will be at Jajigudde (10km). Receive briefing on the next photo op destination, Sivaganga Falls. Endorse the charming view of the falls plummeting from 74m height and disappearing into a deep valley. Dabble with sunset photography and capture some magic hour frames. Head to Sirsi for the night. Discuss the day and frames captured with the team before lights go off.
Day 2 starts around 5am with a drive to Yana (60km) for sunrise images. Capture the unusual rock formations against the first rays of the sun. Head to Vibhuti Waterfalls for yet another landscape. After lunch proceed to Kudle Beach (50km), near Gokarna for a seaside photography experience. Stay on till sunset to click some more images. Your tour comes to an end at this destination.
Duration: The activity would be spread over 2 days
- 2D/1N
- 2D/1N
About the Destination:
Situated in the Western Ghats towards the coastal parts of Karnataka is the Sharavathi Valley wildlife sanctuary, a region rich in biodiversity and home to the second-highest plunge waterfall in India - the Jog Falls. Named after the river Sharavati flowing here, there is also the Linganamakki reservoir located in its premises. The ride in this region takes you through this natural reserve and its surrounding areas making it an unforgettable experience.
Description:
This 2-day guided cycling trip begins at night around 10 pm when you depart from your home and travel overnight to Hosanagara by road. On reaching Hosanagara early morning, freshen up and have breakfast at available cottages, after which the guided cycling stage of the expedition commences. In an hour you would reach the historical village of Nagara where you would be visiting the fort built on a small hill, beside a lake. Reach Nittur village around 1 pm, have lunch and relax for a short while before resuming pedaling towards Sigandur. Reach the camping site near Linganamakki reservoir in the evening, stay in tents for the night and relish in dinner served by the bonfire.
The next day starts in the early hours around 6 am when you have breakfast and then cross the reservoir with your cycles on a motor launch. You would be riding on a scenic route to Sagara and would also have a brief stopover at a Shiva temple in Ikkeri. On reaching Sagara around noon, a vehicle will take you to the Jog falls where you would have lunch and can unwind with a splash in the refreshing waters in the shallow areas. Since the distance between Sagara and Jog Falls is approximately 28 kms, you could choose to ride your bicycle to the falls too. You will resume your journey back to Bangalore at 4 pm and reach the city by midnight where your cycling tour comes to an end.
Duration: 2 days
Difficulty Level: Moderate
- 2D/1N
- 2D/1N
About the Destination:
Go for a scintillating bike ride in the surrounding areas of Sirsi where waterfalls, unique rock formations and ancient temples are waiting to be explored.
Description:
Begin at night around 9:30 pm for an overnight journey to Sirsi by road. Reach Sirsi early next morning and check into a hotel for freshening up and having breakfast. You will then commence your cycling tour at 8:30 am and will cover approximately 50 kms to Yellapur. The total distance covered will be your choice with a maximum of 120 kms. En route you will cross Sahasralinga before reaching Ganeshpal for the lunch,post which you will be taken to Yellapur by vehicle and will arrive there just in time for tea before heading to Magodu Falls on your cycle. You will also get to watch the sunset at Jenukallu Gaddu from where you would again board the vehicle to head back to Sirsi. Dinner would be served in the hotel and you would then retire for the night.
The next day starts in the early hours around 7 am when you have breakfast and then leave for a bike ride to Yana. You would pass by an old temple in Manjuguni before arriving at Yana for lunch at around 1 pm. The return journey to Sirsi is by a vehicle and you would then visit the Marikamba temple located nearby. Leave for Bangalore in the evening, stop at Shimoga for dinner, and reach the city by midnight and get dropped to your place.
Duration: 2 days
Difficulty level: Moderate