Right
at the foot of Western Ghats, Kadra is little of gem nature’s beauty. It became
famous due to the dam across Kali river and its powerhouse. A beautiful park with
fountains, cascades, caves, colourful trees and plants, rose garden, and a unique vedic
garden depicting sun signs, planets, rain stars is coming up. Water sports is also being
planned in the reservoir.
Mahamayi
temple near Kadra is an ancient and very popular temple, which is visited by people from
afar. The temple is situated in side the forest and has blissful atmosphere
Nearby places to visit:Anashi
sanctuary(10Kms), Ulavi(36 Kms), Kadra falls
(5 kms on the SH)
Connectivity:
33 Kms from Karwar (Road NH) 168 Kms from Hubli (Road NH)
Riveredge
Paradise Resort
Located
at Hankon village 12 Kms from Karwar is River Paradise Resort. The clear waters of River
Kali flow past the resort
Anashi
Wild Life Sanctuary
Anashi
pass is in the Sahyadri Range (Western Gahats) 40 Kms north east of Karwar.From Kadra to Anashi is a 10 Kms of steep ghat
section, through thick forest.Motoring
through the ghat is an experience in itself with thick jungle, number of big and small
water falls which are feast to the eyes. Wild life abound in the area.Early mornings you are bound to came across,
vixen, wild foul and flocks of peacocks. Quite often you can say hello to a panther
crossing the road.
Forest
department have started Anashi Nature Camp, 3 kms from Anashi in the Wild Life Sanctuary.
You can enjoy the beauty of Nature in Deluxe tents (Rs.400 – 2 beds) or ordinary
Tents (Rs. 200 – 2 beds)Kitchen and
staff are provided and you can get the food prepared.
Channabasaveshwara
Temple, Ulavi
Originally
a temple of Chalukya style, it has been renovated and coloured. The pyre of the temple is
adorned with statues of Shiva Sharanas (Devotees of Lord Shiva). A very famous Jatra is
held on ‘Megha Purnima’ with great pomp. Free lunch and dinner is served to
devotees every day.
About
6 kms from Ulavi through a wonderful trekking path amidst hills and trees, one can see
some interesting caves. They have their own stories of religious significance to tell. The
pictures adjacent and below are “Akala Gavi” and Panchalingeshwar gavi
