Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Mekanagadde(Sakaleshapura/Sakaleshpur), Ettina Bhuja on 20-Sep-2008


Mekanagadde Prasanna's Home(HomeStay). Rs.1500/- Per head charges. Food, Location, Hospitality, His(Prasanna) knowledge about trekking & places near by are excellent. His number is +91-9241222504.


On the way to Pandavara Gudda from Mekanagadde Prasanna's Place.



The temple was locked & we were not able enter inside.
You have to stop your vehicle near this Temple & you can trek to Pandavara Gudda.



Glimpse of Pandavara Gudda from the Temple premises.

View of Sorrounding Betta Gudda from PANDAVARA GUDDA...
The only word which i would like to describe the place is Heaven!!!


PANDAVARA GUDDA...


The Temple @ Base, as seen from PANDAVARA GUDDA...


PANDAVARA GUDDA...


2nd Tour in my Santro..


21st early morning we went to near by temple. Temple is located @ a remote place. If you visit Mekanagadde, visit to this Temple should be a must.


Byraveshwara/KalaByraveshwara Temple. This temple is very old & located in a village called Byrapura(on the way to mudigere from mekanagadde).
One can park the vehicles near the temple & start trekking to ETTINA BHUJA.


Ettina bhuja.
Prasanna himself took us to this Trekking & his information regarding the trekking route was very helpful.


Ettina bhuja.


Trekking towards Ettina bhuja.


View of Sorrounding Mountains/Hills(i suppose we saw Ombattu gudda and Amedikallu from the top of Ettina bhuja)

View(s) from the top of Ettina Bhuja were Breathtaking. One should really trek Etthina Bhuja once in life.
Very beautiful view of Landscapes. Western Ghats JAI HO!!!


This is my Favourite Spot. The experience i had sitting @ that point cannot be explained.




Date Visited : 20-September-2008
Team : Me, vijayraju, rakesh, shivanand, sachin
Route : Mysore-KR Nagar-Holenarsipur-Hassan-Sakaleshpur-Hanbal-Mekanagadde.
Distance : 200Kms(From Mysore)
Best Time to Visit : Just after rainy season would be best.

First Trip in My CAR(Madikeri on 07-Sep-2008)


Bailukuppe Golden Temple








Kaveri Nisargadhama (kushalnagara)






Abbe Falls(Madikeri)






My Car (This was the first trip in my car :) )


Rajaseat


Rajaseat


Route : Mysore-Hunsur-Piriyapatna-kushalnagara-Madikeri.
Distance: 130Kms(From Mysore)

Wayanad again on 15-Aug-2008


Muthanga Forest


Inside Muthanga






Edakkal Caves











Meenmutti Falls(its ultimate, Must See Spot)
We trekked around 12-14 kms inside deep forest... it was ultimate..


Meenmutti falls



while going back we ventured so many small water falls.. like above one....


way back to mysore :)

Date Visited : 18/08/2008
Team : Me, Rakesh, Imran, Basya, Praveen, Prashanth
Route : Mysore-Gundlupet-SultanBatheri-Kalpetta-Edakal Caves-Soochipara Falls-Meenmutty Falls - Chembra Peak
Distance : 170(From Mysore)
Best Time to Visit : Any time according to me.