Honnemaradu is a tourist place situated on the back waters of River Sharavathi

Sharavathi River

Sharavathi is a river which originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka in India. It is one of the few westward flowing rivers of India and a major part of the river basin lies in the Western Ghats. The famous Jog Falls are formed by this river...

. It is popular among watersports enthusiasts as a site for kayaking, windsurfing and other similar sports.

It is located at Shimoga district

Shimoga District

Shimoga District is a district in the Karnataka state of India. A major part of Shimoga District lies in the Malnad region of the Western Ghats, a hilly area known for its green forests, plentiful rainfall, and as the source of many of the area's rivers. Shimoga City is the administrative centre...

, Karnataka

Karnataka

Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...

 about 15 km from Sagara

Sagara, India

Sâgara is a city located in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located within the Western Ghats range, it is known for its proximity to Jog Falls and to the historical places of Ikkeri and Keladi. Varadamoola, the origin of the river Varada, is also near Sagara...

 on the way to Jog falls

Jog Falls

Jog Falls , created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India Located in Sagara, Karnataka Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction...

 , 12 km from Talaguppa

Talaguppa

Talaguppa is one of the Villages in Sagar Taluk in Shimoga District in Karnataka State. It is located 14.37 km distance from its Taluk Main city Sagar . It is 77.68 km far from its District Main City Shimoga . It is 323 km far from its State Main City Bangalore. It lies 14 km from Jog Falls...

 and 392 km from Bangalore

Bangalore

Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...

. Visitors can stay overnight, with facilities for food, shelter and equipment rentals nearby.
Honnemardu is full of adventurer’s delight and offers a wide range of activities for everyone from the school children to the young at heart 60 year olds. Honnemardu is a small village perched on the hills that overlook the Linganamakki Reservoir. The reservoir is also known as Honnemardu after the village. In the middle of this huge water body there is a small island

Island

An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...

 that attracts the campers. In addition to the various adventure

Adventure

An adventure is defined as an exciting or unusual experience; it may also be a bold, usually risky undertaking, with an uncertain outcome. The term is often used to refer to activities with some potential for physical danger, such as skydiving, mountain climbing and or participating in extreme sports...

 activities, Honnemardu is also a birdwatchers paradise and one can spend endless hours watching and trying to identify the large variety of birds and butterflies.
Honnemaradu, a heaven for water sports, is tucked away in the lush greenery of the Western Ghats along the Sharavati backwaters near Sagar. Encompassing an area of 50 km by 80 km, this reservoir stretches as far as the eye can see. One of the few places that cater exclusively to water sports, Honnemaradu or “Golden Lake” has some of the most spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset.

Deep in the forest, without the slightest trace of civilisation, Honnemaradu is a haven for die-hard outdoors fanatics as well as those who want a complete break from city life.

Some of the water sports activities here include coracling, canoeing, kayaking and wind rafting

Rafting

Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this...

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Kayaking in Honnemaradu

If someone is fond of kayaking

Kayaking

Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking and canoeing are also known as paddling. Kayaking is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle...

 then he can plan for next vacation in the hill stations of Karnataka

Karnataka

Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...

. Kayaking in Honnemaradu is a unique experience. Tourists come from India and abroad to experience the thrill of Kayaking in Honnemaradu.

The grace the Western Ghats of India adds to the charm of Kayaking in Honnemaradu. Honnemaradu is located in the Shimoga district, is about 25 kilometers from Sagara towards Jog Falls. It is also situated on the back waters of the Sharavathi River. It is home to many water sports including windsurfing, coracling, canoeing, kayaking and scuba diving

Scuba diving

Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a scuba set to breathe underwater....

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Other attractions

Jog Falls: Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River. The river water plummets down from a great height of 829 ft, the highest in India. It’s located in Shimoga district.

Dabbe Falls: Located 30 km from Jog Falls, Dabbe is another enchanting waterfall in Shimoga. This waterfall

Waterfall

A waterfall is a place where flowing water rapidly drops in elevation as it flows over a steep region or a cliff.-Formation:Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. When the river courses over resistant bedrock, erosion happens...

 is hidden in the mountains near Hosagadde.

Road

1.Bangalore

Bangalore

Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...

-Shimoga-Talaguppa

Talaguppa

Talaguppa is one of the Villages in Sagar Taluk in Shimoga District in Karnataka State. It is located 14.37 km distance from its Taluk Main city Sagar . It is 77.68 km far from its District Main City Shimoga . It is 323 km far from its State Main City Bangalore. It lies 14 km from Jog Falls...

-Honnemaradu

Honnemaradu

Honnemaradu is a tourist place situated on the back waters of River Sharavathi. It is popular among watersports enthusiasts as a site for kayaking, windsurfing and other similar sports....

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2.Bellary

Bellary

Bellary is a historic city in Bellary District in Karnataka state, India.-Origins of the city's name:There are several legends about how Bellary got its name....

-Hospet

Hospet

Hospet , is a city in Bellary District in northern Karnataka, India. It is on the Tungabhadra River, 12 km from the World Heritage site consisting of the ruins of the medieval city of Vijayanagara, former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire....

-Harihar

Harihar

Harihar is a city located in Davanagere District in the Indian state of Karnataka. Harihar also spelled Hari-hara, in Hinduism, a syncretic deity, combining the two major gods, Vishnu and Siva...

-Shimoga-Talaguppa

Talaguppa

Talaguppa is one of the Villages in Sagar Taluk in Shimoga District in Karnataka State. It is located 14.37 km distance from its Taluk Main city Sagar . It is 77.68 km far from its District Main City Shimoga . It is 323 km far from its State Main City Bangalore. It lies 14 km from Jog Falls...

-Honnemaradu

Honnemaradu

Honnemaradu is a tourist place situated on the back waters of River Sharavathi. It is popular among watersports enthusiasts as a site for kayaking, windsurfing and other similar sports....

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Railway station

1.Bangalore

Bangalore

Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...

-Shimoga.

Take a local bus to reach Talaguppa

Talaguppa

Talaguppa is one of the Villages in Sagar Taluk in Shimoga District in Karnataka State. It is located 14.37 km distance from its Taluk Main city Sagar . It is 77.68 km far from its District Main City Shimoga . It is 323 km far from its State Main City Bangalore. It lies 14 km from Jog Falls...

. From Talaguppa

Talaguppa

Talaguppa is one of the Villages in Sagar Taluk in Shimoga District in Karnataka State. It is located 14.37 km distance from its Taluk Main city Sagar . It is 77.68 km far from its District Main City Shimoga . It is 323 km far from its State Main City Bangalore. It lies 14 km from Jog Falls...

you can either trek or hire a jeep to reach Honnemaradu.