* Linking Chikmagalur to Dakshina Kannada, Charmadi Ghat is part of the Western Ghats and has on display one of the best views the State has to offer.
* Snaking through lush mountains, the winding road attracts travellers and adrenaline junkies who want to soak in the picturesque setting. If you only want to take in the views, then, Charmadi Ghat can be easily accessed on a road trip to Mangalore or on a one-day trip from the city.
* As you make the climb and navigate the hair-raising, hairpin bends, you come face-to-face with a series of mountains swirling in mist and carpeted in green.
* Waterfalls too are common here and add to the charm of Charmadi Ghat.
* To make the most of this slice of paradise, we recommend a weekend’s stay in Chikmagalur.
* Your hotel or homestay will usually be able to offer the services of a local guide who can lead a trek into the mountains.
* Ballekallu and Kodekallu are especially popular with the seasoned trekkers and great places to catch a sunrise.
* Nearby, the Ballalarayana Durga Fort, sits atop a mountain, and is one of the most challenging treks that this Ghat section offers.
* You can also stop by the Bandaje Arbi Falls on your way to the top.
* These treks require special permission so ensure that you approach the local forest department or enquire with your hotel well in advance so that your trip goes without a glitch.
Great For : ADVENTURE & OUTDOORS, TREKKING, TRAVEL, SCENIC VIEWS.
Trek Lover.? :
* Calling all adventurers and thrill seekers to explore the beauty of Charmadi Ghat. The lofty hills are perfect for a trek and the views, soothe sore eyes.
Hidden Waterfalls :
* Bandaje falls is a waterfall located in the Charmadi ghat section of the Western Ghats in the Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
* The water glistening through the Bandage arbi waterfalls nestled near a small village of Bandaje.
* The waterfalls can be reached only by undertaking trekking in thick forests and grasslands with the help of local guides and in summer the waterfalls goes dry.
* A Challenging water falls trek for the weekend, to top it off with a fort at a height of 1509 meters.
* The height of the waterfalls is about 200 feet.
* Be ready to be blown away by the beauty of the forest, the endless grasslands and small shrubs.
Total Trek Distance : 12-15kms in 1 day.
1). Charmadi is a Ghat you find in Belthangdy taluk of Dakshina Kannada and Mudigere Taluk of Chikmagalur. It is one of the spectacular motor roads that connects Dakshina Kannada with Chikmagalur .
2). It is one of the points in the Western Ghats which on National Highway 73 connects Mangaluru to Tumkur. The nearby attractions are Ujire, Kottigehara, and Charmadi village.
3) The magic of Charmadi as a ghat starts from Charmadi village and ends at Kottigehara. It is the center point that is a connection to the north-eastern part of Dakshina Kannada to Chikmagalur. The highway also connects Dharmasthala, one of the popular pilgrimage sites of Karnataka.
4). One of the major attractions of Charmadi is Ballarayanadurga. It is an amazing fort located atop a hill at a distance of 10 km from Sunkasale, via Kottigehara-Kalasa route.
5). Sunkasale connects Hornadu which houses the temple of Shri Annaporneshwari. The other route to Ballayaranadurga is from Bandaje, quite a long route in compare with Sunkasale.
6). Charmadi Ghat is also blessed with a waterfall named Bandaje Arbi. It falls from a height of 200 feet creating a staggering sight to experience.
7). The ghat section that climbs to Charmadi from the Western Ghats is the National Highway 73. It is the most dangerous yet adventurous route out there. This roadway has 12 hairpin curves and receives a heavy downpour of 7000 mm during the monsoon.
8). This highway passes through peaks which include Jenukallu Gudda, Baalekaalu Gudda, and Kodekallu Gudda. The roads you find here are too narrow to pass through. Baalekalu Gudda is at the 11th hairpin curve.
9). On a usual note, Charmadi is always filled with mist but on a clear day, one can see the Mangalore coastline from the ghat atop.
10). Charmadi is the deepest Ghat with so many faces to it, still unexplored. Also, the temperature at this place goes as low as some minus degrees during winter.
* The best time to visit is on a clear, summer day or after the monsoons, when the rains have ensured that the region is lush.
* When the mountains are not clogged in fog, you can even catch glimpses of the Konkan coastline from your vantage point on Charmadi Ghat.
* Even a journey through foggy hills will feel very beautiful and mesmerizing, with drizzles around and bursting of sudden waterfalls over the hill roads.
* It is little bit danger, considering the road conditions and heavy vehicles pass-by.
* Improper Road Conditions And Maintenance During Monsoon :
Conclusion :
This was about Charmadi Ghat in brief. If you really want to experience Charmadi then you should step out of your daily mess and take this adventurous journey. Don't be scared off by those dangerous roads and verges. Because, BEAUTY AND DANGER OFTER COME TOGETHER AS A PACKAGE! 🌍.
That's it from this week's Hidden Gems. See you all by next week with another unknown location.. BuByeee!! 💜
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