Vibhooti is a small waterfalls near Yana, about 50kms from Sirsi North Kanara, Western Ghats. The falls gets its name from the Lime Stone rock nearby. After we pass the Vaddi Ghats we need to take a deviation at a place called Mabagi which is about 3kms from the falls.Other places of interest would be Yana, Unchalli, Benne hole falls.
How to Reach: By road from Sirsi which goes to Mattighatta, Devanalli via Hegadekatta. You will not get a bus which takes you near the waterfall you will have to walk the Vaddi Ghat after you get down at Vaddi cross or Yana
Nearest Railway: Sirsi
Nearest Airport : Mangalore Airport
By Road: From Bangalore 400 kms
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Sirimane Falls 5kms distance from Kigga, near Sringeri, Western Ghats.
This enchanting falls as its name suggests is nature bounty. It is 5kms distance from Kigga, near Sringeri, Western Ghats. Best season for visiting would be just after the rainy season.
Because of its easy accessability for one day goers, it is crowded most of the time. One can club their visit to the other locations like Narasimha Parvata, Aagumbe, Sringeri temple, Uluve bird Sanctuary.
Best season for visiting would be just after the rainy season.
How to reach:
By Road: Sirimane falls is 5kms from Kigga in Chikmagalur district
Nearest Railway: Sringeri
Nearest Airport: Bangalore International Airport
By Road: From Bangalore 300 kms, Kigga Chikmagalur 5kms, Sringeri 22kms
Because of its easy accessability for one day goers, it is crowded most of the time. One can club their visit to the other locations like Narasimha Parvata, Aagumbe, Sringeri temple, Uluve bird Sanctuary.
Best season for visiting would be just after the rainy season.
How to reach:
By Road: Sirimane falls is 5kms from Kigga in Chikmagalur district
Nearest Railway: Sringeri
Nearest Airport: Bangalore International Airport
By Road: From Bangalore 300 kms, Kigga Chikmagalur 5kms, Sringeri 22kms
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Abbey Falls is located at about 10kms from the town of Madikeri, Western Ghats.

Karnataka boasts of some scenic and exotic hill stations that are frequented by those seeking the green and serene. Among them one such location would be the Abbey falls. This waterfalls also known as the Abbi falls, is amidst of lush spread of coffee plantation and is located at about 10kms from the town of Madikeri, Western Ghats. The waters join the river Cauvery, proves to be the trekkers delight.
The falls is in the midst of thick coffee bushes and tall trees entwined with pepper vines. One must walk on the hanging bridge to get a good view of the falls.
The best time to visit will be during the monsoon when the waterfalls in full gush and also during the beginning of winter. Do watch out for the leeches during these times on the marshes of the falls.
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Madikeri Station, Kodagu district.
Nearest Airport: Mangalore International Airport
By Road: From Bangalore 270 kms (Bangalore -Mysore-Madekeri). Nearest town 10kms (Madikeri). Mangalore 136 kms, Mysore 129 kms
Nearby places: Iruppu Falls, Tadiandamol, Talacauvery (the origin of river Cauvery), Bhagamandala
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