Honnavar

Are you thinking of going to Honnavar? Well, it’s the right choice if you want to go there. There are so ma things that you will like on your trip there. This town is in Karnataka state in India. It’s well known as the major tourist attraction in the state. Tourists from all over the world, mainly the USA, Europe, and Russia come to this state to enjoy the various tourist attractions, which are here. This article will enlighten you of the multiple places you can go to in Honnavar. In addition, you will get to know the ways you can go there and the best time of the year to visit this town.

 

Tourist attractions in Honnavar

1. Eco beach

The beach is located about 20 km from Murudeshwar. The beach, however, has not gotten a lot of visitors. This is the place you should go to, especially if you want a quiet site. Some of the things you could do there is walk along the beach while eating snacks from the local shops. Still, enjoy playing with the sand around. In the evening, you could sit around one of the benches and enjoy the sun as it settles down. Make an effort to visit this place, especially before it becomes famous.

 

2. Apsarakonda falls

The Apsarakonda waterfall is associated with ancient Indian myths. Apsarakonda means the bath lace for angels. The legend state that the place was where the angels used to take a bath. In fact, the beauty of the place will convince you why it was a chosen place for the angels to take a bath. Nearby there are caves. Tourists who visit the fall also go into these caves.

The environment is generally clean and is surrounded by large trees, which give fresh air. It’s an excellent relaxing place, especially in the evenings. In addition, you can enjoy a bath in the pond. The other thing that tourists do is trek to the hill. They enjoy the environment that is given by the trees.

 

3. Hanging bridge

Another place that you cannot afford to miss on your trip to Honnavar. At least walk on the bridge, and take a selfie too. You will love it by the fact that there are a few people when you visit it. From it, you can be able to see the beautiful scenery around it. This uniquely styled long bridge was created to help the locals move over River Badgani. However, in recent times it has attracted a lot of tourists from abroad. It’s situated close to a highway so even if you were travelling to jog falls you can stop and walk across the bridge.

 

4. Kodlamane Shree Vishnurmurthy temple

This is an ancient temple where pilgrims converge here. The place is located in a hilly forest. A local legend claims that the temple was discovered some centuries ago in the middle of a thick forest. It’s the right place, especially for those who want to worship. Being in a wood the area is tranquil, and there you breathe fresh air.

Most tourists will enjoy the scenic environment around it. Still, it is an excellent place to trek as you are going to the temple. This place once you visit, you will go more often.

 

5. BasavarajDurga

This island is not inhabited by anyone and has an area of a total of 19 hectares. The top is covered by grass and trees, which are typically seen from a distance. Area locals offer sacrifices in the region in the form of goats, chickens, and sheep. Most of the time, this is the inhabitants of the island. You will find them roaming around here. The people believe that if the animals are harmed, it will anger the gods. As of today, accessing the island is a little bit harder. There are no immediate boats to ferry you to this island. The reason could be due to the fact that the government has failed to develop it as a tourist attraction. You need to plan before you can go to the island. Make proper arrangements with locals who are well knowledgeable about the place and own a boat.

 

Location:

Perhaps you have been asking where in Karnataka Honnavar is located; it’s in the Uttara district the northern part of Karnataka. It’s one of the ports on the Arabian Sea.

 

How to access this region?

You can access this place utilizing air, rail and road Air- the closest airport is situated in Mangalore. From this airport, you can choose to use a bus or rail to go to Honnavar.

By Train - Konkan railway runs across the region. Much about the railway is known. Did you know that this railway was engineered and constructed by the Indians in a record time of 8 years? Well, it takes you through an enjoyable journey to Honnavar.

By Road - the place is well connected with roads. In fact, the famous highway passing through the city is the Mangalore-Goa.

 

Which is the best time to visit?

Due to the different climatic conditions that are experienced in the different parts of the world, most travellers need to know the climatic patterns of a place in advance. Failure to t might ruin your holiday. Hannover climate is a rather difficult one to interpret. However, generally, the hot and humid temperatures start from October up to March. Winter is from July to September. This is the time that you would not like to visit, especially if you want to enjoy the sandy beaches. During the summer it could be a good time for you.

 

A trip to Honnavar should generally be in the top of the list if you are planning to go to Karnataka. There are so many tourist attractions in this place. Nature itself is so pleasing to watch.  This article has demonstrated that. You can enjoy the sandy beaches and even get to know the local religion in detail.  Plan appropriately if you intend to visit this place. This article has undoubtedly helped you in doing so.