Where Nature, Art & Heritage Meet
Pilikula Nisarga Dhama (Pilikula) is a major eco-education and tourism development project promoted by the District Administration of Dakshina Kannada in the beautiful city of Mangalore in Karnataka State, India.
An integrated theme park with a wide variety of features, Pilikula has many attractions of cultural, educational and scientific interest. The park is spread over an area of 370 acres comprising of a tropical forest and the enchanting Pilikula Lake. The project presently includes a Biological Park, Arboretum, a Science Centre, a Lake Park with Boating Centre, a Water Amusement Park and a Golf Course. Other features which are currently being developed include a Heritage Village, an Ayurveda Health Therapy Centre and Tourist Cottages.
Probably the first project of its kind in India, Pilikula is inspired by the concept of providing a wholesome experience of the native natural and cultural heritage of the region along with all modern recreational facilities.
How To Get There:
Pilikula is at a distance of about 15 km from Mangalore city.Many private buses ply to Pilikula from the city bus stand. Though it can be visited in all seasons,the weather is more pleasant during October-February in this coastal region.
The place is open to public on all days except Tuesdays.
Misty! Abode of Gopalaswamy Lord-A Must See..
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta is a small hill, in the core zone can be accessed by a small road through the village of Hangala north of the national park. Gopalaswamy Betta (betta is hill in Kannada) located inside the forest is a popular trekking spot. Atop the hill is a temple of Lord Venugopala Swamy built seven centuries ago and a travellers’ bungalow which remains locked now and belonged to the Ruler of Mysore.
The temple was built in Chola regime and there are 25 tirthas called the chakra tirtha. The area is also frequented by herds of wild elephants. The sobriquet Himavad (fog in Kannada) is because most of the year, there is a veil of mist covering the whole area , and winds blowing through the trees are like a song in praise of the lord. Staying beyond 5:30 PM is not allowed. These hills are covered with grass and classified as shola forests.
One more significance of this place is that there are absolutely no crows to be found on this betta. So friends, plan a trip to this wonderful place and experience the himavat (mist) yourselves.
How to reach:
Distance: From Bangalore 220kms, Mysore 80Kms, Ooty 80kms, Bandipur 15kms.
Nearest Town: Bandipur, Mysore and Ooty
Nearest Railway: Mysore
Nearest Airport: Mysore Airport
The highest waterfall in the world…. :)
The “Salto Angel” (Angel Falls) is the world’s highest waterfall, three times the size of the Eiffel Tower. The waterfall was not known to the Western world until it was visited in 1935 by the American aviator, James Crawford Angel, on a flight whilst searching for a valuable ore bed. In 1936, he returned and landed his plane at the top of the waterfall. The falls are currently named “Angel Falls” after him. The waterfall drops from the plateau of Auyan-Tepui (means “Devil’s Mountain”), which is located in the highland area known as La Gran Sabana. The region in which Angel Falls is located is covered with mesas, tropical rain forests, and grasslands. The fall is 979 meters high (3212 ft.), and is the highest waterfall in the world.
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