Beautiful nature camp

Camp makes for an interesting trip to tourists and trekkers. The camp can be reached via Karkala and Bajagoli, where we can see many attractive tourist spots and views.

The camp is situated in Udupi district, and is about 120 km from Mangalore.

From the Mala check post to Samse, the entire area comes under reserve forests.

So trekkers can enjoy the beauty of the forests throughout the journey.

The nature camp is located near the Kudremukha township, barely eight km away. There are eight tent-houses which comprise the accomodation for trekkers and tourists to spend the night. Each tenthouse can accomodate about 10 persons.

Bathroom facility has been provided in them, making it convenient for those camping overnight.

Hanuman Gundi Waterfalls

From the Bhagavathi Nature Camp, trekkers can visit the Gundi waterfalls and many other places of tourist interest.

Hanuman Gundi is one such place where the the water falls from a height of about 100 feet, on natural rock formations.

Owing to the dense forests, sighting wildlife can be challenging, though the area is rich in wildlife. Three important rivers, the Tunga, the Bhadra and the Nethravathi, originate here. A shrine of goddess Bhagavathi and a Varaha idol in a cave, are the main attractions. The Tunga and Bhadra flow through the forests.

Kurinjal Hill

Tourists can enjoy the greenery and beauty of nature from atop this hill, also known as Kuringal. There is only one path to climb the hill, the other sides being very steep. It is about 10 km from Kudremukh.

The 4 km trek starts from the Bhagavathi Nature Camp is through grassland, till you scale the Gangadikal peak. Gangadikallu is a valley near here.

Kadambi Water Falls

This waterfall is located close to the now defunct iron ore mines of Kudremukh.

Lakya Dam

Lakya dam is built with only mud, and is said to be the only dame in Asia to be built like this. A check dam across the Lakya, a tributary of the Bhadra, was used to collect waste materials from the minds, and thus its beauty is lost.

Dinesh Holla, an avid trekker, says it is a beautiful place to relax as its has forests, falls, and deep valleys. Buffaloes and elephants are aplenty in these forests.

Holla says trekkers throw plastics and bottles in the area, polluting the place.