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In this 3rd episode of Wayanad trip series, we bring you the travel experience of visiting Pookode lake of Wayanad and the adventurous Zip line of wayanad through the lush green tea estates.After visiting Vayalada viewpoint, we headed back towards Vythiri. Our next destination to visit was Eagle's Flight Zipline near Peringoda The beautiful stretch of Thamarassery ghat is a bliss to drive.Eagle's Flight Zipline: This 200 m length Zipline goes from one end of the tea plantation valley to the other. Ticket cost: 250 Rs.Pookode Lake: Pookode Lake is 3.5 km from VythiriNestled between evergreen forest and the Western Ghats, Pookode Lake is spread over 8.5 hectares and has a depth of 6.5 meters. Pookode is a natural freshwater lake nestling amid evergreen forests and mountain slopes at an altitude of 770 meters above sea level. One of the main tributaries of Kabini River, the Panamaram rivulet originates from here. Pookode lake fee chart in INR 20 per person for Adults 10 per person for Children (5-12 yrs) 20 for Still Camera 150 for Video Camera 100 for 2 Seat Pedal Boat 200 for 4 Seat Pedal Boat 350 for Row Boat Pookode Lake aquarium comprises a small display of an array of freshwater fishes. Pookode Lake opening time is 9 AM, and it closes by 5 PM.Location Info: Zipline: https://goo.gl/maps/GzBTT4FGdkuyFqpP9 Pookode Lake: https://goo.gl/maps/DN6depRFeG4hLLqL8For more videos, Subscribe to STEPS TOGETHER Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stepstogether?sub_confirmation=1Timelines: 00:00 - Intro 00:40- Thamarassery ghat road 01:48- Eagle's Flight Zipline 04:24- Reaching Pookode Lake 04:52- Pookode Lake 05:55 - Pookode Lake aquarium-----------------------------------------------Watch our most popular videos:Hogenakkal falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scNrGxMRnLsMullayanagiri betta chikmagalur, chikmagalur tourist places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZN09E48gukBaba BudanGiri Hills | Datta peeta | Tata Nexon | Chikmagalur :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OSiSVFdkocKemmangundi | Trek to Z Point | Chickmagalur Tourist Places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9eq5Xvh7EChikmagalur: Hirekolale lake & Mallandur shooting point | chikmagalur tourist places :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6PjxxDOtQSt Mary's Island | Malpe Beach | Malpe to St Mary's Boat Ride | Udupi Tourism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5tJ43o-PtkShivgange betta | Shivaganga Hills | Day trip from Bangalore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsb6aQe6IQoSringeri | Agumbe | Agumbe Ghat Road | Sharada Peetham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoJYP8-rlnIKudremukh | Kudremukh National Park | Kudremukh Ghat Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGJmv06my1w-----------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steps2gether/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steps2gether/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steps2getherVisit Our Website: http://stepstogether.in/----------------------------------------------- All the stuff we use to shoot this video:GoPro Hero 8 Black: https://amzn.to/34nnh3Y SJCam SJ4000 12MP Wi-Fi Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2PQSAiK Nikon D3500: https://amzn.to/2sq6obJ GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery for HERO8 Black / HERO7 Black / HERO6 Black/Hero 5 Black & Hero 2018: https://amzn.to/36KyPAf AmazonBasics 67-Inch Monopod: https://amzn.to/2snCqoW AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag: https://amzn.to/2qVwLWK Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB Class 10 microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adaptor: https://amzn.to/34lXI3e Flexible Mini Tripod (10 inch Height): https://amzn.to/2RY5m1c GoPro Rechargeable Battery (Hero8 Black / Hero7 Black / Hero6 Black): https://amzn.to/2qSKzkP
Pookode Lake and Eagle's flight Zipline, Wayanad - Steps Together
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In this attempt to explore Wayanad we are traveling to Manachery Viewpoint and the beautiful Vayalada Viewpoint via the ever-busy Thamarassery Churam. Thamarassery Churam is a mountain pass in Kerala that connects Wayanad with Calicut. "Churam" is the Malayalam word for mountain pass. Accidents in this ghat road are common even at present due to the heavy traffic and the reckless driving by many drivers. This ghat road is about 14 kilometers in length, starting from Adivaram to Lakkidi View Point. It has nine hairpin bends. Between 1700 and 1750, in search of a shorter route to transport the spices from Wayanad to Beypore Port, Kozhikode British found this route with the help of Karinthandan - a tribal chief from Wayanad. After seeking help, the British shot Karinthandan dead. It is also believed that Karinthandan's ghost haunted the travelers for a while until it was nailed to a tree by a wizard.Manichery View Point is 26 km from Adivaram and 45 km from Kozhikode (Calicut) Town . Route from Adivaram to Manichery View Point goes through a narrow road with lush greenery on both sides and small villages on the way.Unfortunately, when we reached Manichery, we were informed by locals that it was closed for the renovation. Manichery View Point is 540m from sea level . Our next destination, Vayalada viewpoint is just 5 kms from Manichery viewpoint and 38 km from Kozhikode (Calicut) Town.Vayalada has a very poor public transport facility. It is better to travel by own vehicle. Final moderate trekking of around 1.5 km from the parking to the viewpoint is surrounded by the lush greeneryVayalada viewpoint is 600 m above sea level. On a clear day, Vayalada viewpoint offers a beautiful view of Peruvannamoozhi reservoir and Heart island.#vayalada #lakkidi #wayanadTimelines: 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Thamarassery Churam 2:38 - Adivaram to Manichery Viewpoint 4:00 - Manichery Viewpoint 4:23 - Manichery Viewpoint to Vayalada Viewpoint 5:03 - Vayalada Viewpoint Trekking 6:24 - Vayalada ViewpointFor more videos, Subscribe to STEPS TOGETHER Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stepstogether?sub_confirmation=1-----------------------------------------------Watch our most popular videos:Hogenakkal falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scNrGxMRnLsMullayanagiri betta chikmagalur, chikmagalur tourist places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZN09E48gukBaba BudanGiri Hills | Datta peeta | Tata Nexon | Chikmagalur :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OSiSVFdkocKemmangundi | Trek to Z Point | Chickmagalur Tourist Places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9eq5Xvh7EChikmagalur: Hirekolale lake & Mallandur shooting point | chikmagalur tourist places :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6PjxxDOtQSt Mary's Island | Malpe Beach | Malpe to St Mary's Boat Ride | Udupi Tourism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5tJ43o-PtkShivgange betta | Shivaganga Hills | Day trip from Bangalore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsb6aQe6IQoSringeri | Agumbe | Agumbe Ghat Road | Sharada Peetham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoJYP8-rlnIKudremukh | Kudremukh National Park | Kudremukh Ghat Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGJmv06my1w-----------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steps2gether/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steps2gether/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steps2getherVisit Our Website: http://stepstogether.in/----------------------------------------------- All the stuff we use to shoot this video:GoPro Hero 8 Black: https://amzn.to/34nnh3Y SJCam SJ4000 12MP Wi-Fi Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2PQSAiK Nikon D3500: https://amzn.to/2sq6obJ GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery for HERO8 Black / HERO7 Black / HERO6 Black/Hero 5 Black & Hero 2018: https://amzn.to/36KyPAf AmazonBasics 67-Inch Monopod: https://amzn.to/2snCqoW AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag: https://amzn.to/2qVwLWK Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB Class 10 microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adaptor: https://amzn.to/34lXI3e Flexible Mini Tripod (10 inch Height): https://amzn.to/2RY5m1c GoPro Rechargeable Battery (Hero8 Black / Hero7 Black / Hero6 Black): https://amzn.to/2qSKzkP
Wayanad to Vayalada View Point via Thamarassery Churam - Steps Together
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In this short video, we will showcase the Mysore to Wayanad driving experience and the places around Vythiri & Lakkidi. Let's explore Lakkidi viewpoint, Chain tree, Thamarassery Ghat and Kakanakote Forest together.Mysore to Wayanad: After visiting Kabini Dam and Backwaters, we headed towards Vythiri of Waynad district in Kerala. We took the below route to reach Vythiri Kabini Backwaters - Kakanakote - Bavali - Kattikkulam - Kalpetta - Vythiri Infinitely straight stretch of Rajiv Gandhi National Park is a bss to driving enthusiast and nature lovers.Kakanakote Forest: Kakanakote forest used to be hunting grounds for the Royal families and British officers in the pre-independence era. This forest was very much famous for the 'Khedda', a method in which a large herd of elephants was captured by surrounding the herd with an enclosure of about 20-50 yards in diameter and 12 feet in height. The Wildlife Protection Act (1972) outlawed the hunting of wild animals. Today, the Kakanakote forest comes under the Rajiv Gandhi National Park and abounds with wildlife.Reaching Vythiri: Vythiri is 95 km from Kabini backwaters, and it takes around 3 hrs of driving to reach. The Woodlands is a decent vegetarian food option in Kalpetta on the way.Chain Tree: Chain tree gets its name from the ghost of a local tribesman named Karinthandan, whose soul is said to be captured and tied to this tree using a chain. Karinthandan was said to be killed by a British officer for selfish motives during the 18th century. Since then numerous road accidents in the nearby ghat pass under mysterious circumstances are linked to the ghost of Karinthandan. Over the years, as the tree has naturally grown tall, it said that the chain too has grown taller along with the tree mysteriously.Thamarassery Ghat Pass & Lakkidi Viewpoint: Lakkidi is often referred to as the ‘Gateway of Wayanad’. It is about 2296 ft (700 m) above the sea level. There are 9 hairpin curves from Lakkidi to downhill through steep mountains. Lakkidi viewpoint offers beautiful views of the surrounding cliffs and valleys and the sneaking Ghat road known as the 'Thamarassery Ghat ' that connects Wayanad with Calicut.Next Episode: Manichery & Vayalada View PointTimelines: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Kabini to Kakanakote 1:40 - Kakanakote to Vythiri 3:15 - Chain Tree 4:10 - Lakkidi ViewpointFor more videos, Subscribe to STEPS TOGETHER Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stepstogether?sub_confirmation=1-----------------------------------------------Watch our most popular videos:Hogenakkal falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scNrGxMRnLsMullayanagiri betta chikmagalur, chikmagalur tourist places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZN09E48gukBaba BudanGiri Hills | Datta peeta | Tata Nexon | Chikmagalur :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OSiSVFdkocKemmangundi | Trek to Z Point | Chickmagalur Tourist Places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9eq5Xvh7EChikmagalur: Hirekolale lake & Mallandur shooting point | chikmagalur tourist places :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6PjxxDOtQSt Mary's Island | Malpe Beach | Malpe to St Mary's Boat Ride | Udupi Tourism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5tJ43o-PtkShivgange betta | Shivaganga Hills | Day trip from Bangalore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsb6aQe6IQoSringeri | Agumbe | Agumbe Ghat Road | Sharada Peetham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoJYP8-rlnIKudremukh | Kudremukh National Park | Kudremukh Ghat Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGJmv06my1w-----------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steps2gether/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steps2gether/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steps2getherVisit Our Website: http://stepstogether.in/----------------------------------------------- All the stuff we use to shoot this video:GoPro Hero 8 Black: https://amzn.to/34nnh3Y SJCam SJ4000 12MP Wi-Fi Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2PQSAiK Nikon D3500: https://amzn.to/2sq6obJ GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery for HERO8 Black / HERO7 Black / HERO6 Black/Hero 5 Black & Hero 2018: https://amzn.to/36KyPAf AmazonBasics 67-Inch Monopod: https://amzn.to/2snCqoW AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag: https://amzn.to/2qVwLWK Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB Class 10 microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adaptor: https://amzn.to/34lXI3e Flexible Mini Tripod (10 inch Height): https://amzn.to/2RY5m1c GoPro Rechargeable Battery (Hero8 Black / Hero7 Black / Hero6 Black): https://amzn.to/2qSKzkP
Mysore to Wayanad - Vythiri, Lakkidi viewpoint, Chain tree, Thamarassery Ghat and Kakanakote Forest
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@Steps Together Is back with a new video on Kabini Dam and Backwaters. Kabini Backwaters one such calm place where you would love to escape on any lazy weekend leaving behind all your daily chaos.We started from Bangalore and took the below route to reach Kabini Bengaluru - Kanakapura - Malavalli - Mysuru - Mahadevapura - Heggadahalli - Kabini Dam - Kabini Backwaters Kabini Dam is 210 Kms from Bangalore and 60 km from Mysuru This Dam is built over Kabini River (Kapila) and is located near Beechanahalli Village, Heggadadevanakote (H.D.Kote) taluk.It was built in 1974 and is 58 (190 feet) meters in height and 696 (2,284 feet) meters in length. It caters to the needs of around 22 villages and 14 settlementsThe catchment area of Kabini dam is spread over 2141 square kilometers. Kabini dam submerged 22 villages, 14 colonies, 6950 acres of forest, and 8,870 acres of agricultural land when it was built,Kabini backwaters can be reached by driving 18 kms via Yalamathur. The last 6.5 km from SH 33 till Kabini backwaters is an unpaved, dirt road passing through village settlements. The backwaters of the Kabini reservoir are very rich in wildlife especially in summer when the water level recedes to form rich grassy meadows. During summer, animals in large numbers gather near the lake. Jungle lodges and other resorts around the area offer boat safari and Jeep safari for tourists. Since our plan was to reach Wayanad by afternoon, after spending some time in green opens of Kabini backwaters, we proceeded further towards Mananthavady of KeralaTimelines: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Reaching Kabini Dam 1:43 - Kabini Dam 3:26 - Reaching Kabini Backwaters 4:05 - Kabini BackwatersFor more videos, Subscribe to STEPS TOGETHER Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stepstogether?sub_confirmation=1-----------------------------------------------Watch our most popular videos:Hogenakkal falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scNrGxMRnLsMullayanagiri betta chikmagalur, chikmagalur tourist places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZN09E48gukBaba BudanGiri Hills | Datta peeta | Tata Nexon | Chikmagalur :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OSiSVFdkocKemmangundi | Trek to Z Point | Chickmagalur Tourist Places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9eq5Xvh7EChikmagalur: Hirekolale lake & Mallandur shooting point | chikmagalur tourist places :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6PjxxDOtQSt Mary's Island | Malpe Beach | Malpe to St Mary's Boat Ride | Udupi Tourism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5tJ43o-PtkShivgange betta | Shivaganga Hills | Day trip from Bangalore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsb6aQe6IQoSringeri | Agumbe | Agumbe Ghat Road | Sharada Peetham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoJYP8-rlnIKudremukh | Kudremukh National Park | Kudremukh Ghat Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGJmv06my1w-----------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steps2gether/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steps2gether/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steps2getherVisit Our Website: http://stepstogether.in/----------------------------------------------- All the stuff we use to shoot this video:GoPro Hero 8 Black: https://amzn.to/34nnh3Y SJCam SJ4000 12MP Wi-Fi Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2PQSAiK Nikon D3500: https://amzn.to/2sq6obJ GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery for HERO8 Black / HERO7 Black / HERO6 Black/Hero 5 Black & Hero 2018: https://amzn.to/36KyPAf AmazonBasics 67-Inch Monopod: https://amzn.to/2snCqoW AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag: https://amzn.to/2qVwLWK Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB Class 10 microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adaptor: https://amzn.to/34lXI3e Flexible Mini Tripod (10 inch Height): https://amzn.to/2RY5m1c GoPro Rechargeable Battery (Hero8 Black / Hero7 Black / Hero6 Black): https://amzn.to/2qSKzkP
Kabini Dam & Backwaters - Escape the chaos | Steps Together
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The best route to reach Amrutheshwara Temple from Bangalore is via Hiriyur and Hosadurga. If you are traveling from Chikkamagaluru or Shivamogga, you can reach the place via Tarikere.Amrutesvara Temple is 260 km from Bangalore 48 km from Shivamogga 65 km from ChikkamagaluruAmrutheshwara Temple was built in the year 1196 by Amrutheshwara Dandanayaka under the rule of Hoysala King Veera Ballala II.This temple is a classic example of ancient Hoysala architecture. Miniature decorative towers on the exterior walls of the temple are one of the unique features of this temple. This temple is in the ekakuta style with just one vimana, unlike other trikuta temples built by Hoysalas at Somnathpur and Belur.The Tower of the temple is adorned with the sculptures of kirthimukhas and miniature decoratives. Mallitamma, believed to be one of the great architects of the Hoysala dynasty, started his career as a sculptor here in the Amrutheshwara Temple, which adds to the historical importance of this temple. The exterior wall of the temple has panel sculptures, scenes from Hindu epics and legends. The rows of shining lathe turned pillars that support the ceiling of the mantapa depict Hoysala-Chalukya decorative characteristics.The main deity of the temple is Lord Shiva and the shiva linga at the temple is a 300-year-old Trimurti brought from the River Kandikevale in Nepal. On the auspicious day of Sankranthi and Mahashivaratri, thousands of devotees visit this place to take the blessings of Lord Shiva.Next time when you are visiting Chikmagalur, don't miss visiting this beautiful ancient temple. Timings: 30 AM -10.30 AM and 4.00 PM to 6.00 PMFor more videos, Subscribe to STEPS TOGETHER Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stepstogether?sub_confirmation=1-----------------------------------------------Watch our most popular videos:Hogenakkal falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scNrGxMRnLsMullayanagiri betta chikmagalur, chikmagalur tourist places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZN09E48gukBaba BudanGiri Hills | Datta peeta | Tata Nexon | Chikmagalur :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OSiSVFdkocKemmangundi | Trek to Z Point | Chickmagalur Tourist Places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9eq5Xvh7EChikmagalur: Hirekolale lake & Mallandur shooting point | chikmagalur tourist places :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6PjxxDOtQSt Mary's Island | Malpe Beach | Malpe to St Mary's Boat Ride | Udupi Tourism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5tJ43o-PtkShivgange betta | Shivaganga Hills | Day trip from Bangalore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsb6aQe6IQoSringeri | Agumbe | Agumbe Ghat Road | Sharada Peetham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoJYP8-rlnIKudremukh | Kudremukh National Park | Kudremukh Ghat Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGJmv06my1w-----------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steps2gether/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steps2gether/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steps2getherVisit Our Website: http://stepstogether.in/----------------------------------------------- All the stuff we use to shoot this video:GoPro Hero 8 Black: https://amzn.to/34nnh3Y SJCam SJ4000 12MP Wi-Fi Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2PQSAiK Nikon D3500: https://amzn.to/2sq6obJ GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery for HERO8 Black / HERO7 Black / HERO6 Black/Hero 5 Black & Hero 2018: https://amzn.to/36KyPAf AmazonBasics 67-Inch Monopod: https://amzn.to/2snCqoW AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag: https://amzn.to/2qVwLWK Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB Class 10 microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adaptor: https://amzn.to/34lXI3e Flexible Mini Tripod (10 inch Height): https://amzn.to/2RY5m1c GoPro Rechargeable Battery (Hero8 Black / Hero7 Black / Hero6 Black): https://amzn.to/2qSKzkP
Amrutheshwara Temple - Ancient Hoysala temple in Chikmagalur
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This video is all about a beautiful, 100 years old ancient temple called Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple near Nandi hills.Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is located in Nandi village, at the base of Nandi Hills (or Nandidurga) in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka state Temple is 60 km from Bengaluru and 16 kms from Nandi Hills.Believed to have been originally constructed by the Bana Queen Ratnavali during 9th-century, this temple was extended by the Ganga dynasty, Cholas, Hoysalas, Pallavas, and finally the Vijayanagara kings.Vasantha mantapa, an ornate 13th century contribution from the Hoysala era to the Uma-Maheshvara shrine is one of the must watch constructions at the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple complexThe Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple houses three temples, the Arunachaleshwara, the Uma Maheshwara, and the Bhoga Nandeeshwara. Arunachaleshwara is said to represent the childhood of Shiva, Bhoga Nandeeshwara the Youth, and Yoga Nandeeshwara on the Hill top, the final renunciation stage.Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple is considered one of the oldest, finest, and most ornate of the Dravidian temples in Karnataka.Kalyani (temple tank) of this temple is named Shringi Theertha. This pond is a Vijayanagara era contribution to the temple complex. This pond is believed to be the source of the South Pinakini (South Pennar) River.Even though multiple dynasties contributed to the architecture of Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple, none of them imposed their architectural styles on the structure. Each of the rulers contributing more towards beautifying the temple retaining the original aesthetic exhibits a rare gesture of mutual respect.For more videos, Subscribe to STEPS TOGETHER Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/stepstogether?sub_confirmation=1-----------------------------------------------Watch our most popular videos:Hogenakkal falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scNrGxMRnLsMullayanagiri betta chikmagalur, chikmagalur tourist places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZN09E48gukBaba BudanGiri Hills | Datta peeta | Tata Nexon | Chikmagalur :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OSiSVFdkocKemmangundi | Trek to Z Point | Chickmagalur Tourist Places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9eq5Xvh7EChikmagalur: Hirekolale lake & Mallandur shooting point | chikmagalur tourist places :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6PjxxDOtQSt Mary's Island | Malpe Beach | Malpe to St Mary's Boat Ride | Udupi Tourism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5tJ43o-PtkShivgange betta | Shivaganga Hills | Day trip from Bangalore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsb6aQe6IQoSringeri | Agumbe | Agumbe Ghat Road | Sharada Peetham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoJYP8-rlnIKudremukh | Kudremukh National Park | Kudremukh Ghat Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGJmv06my1w-----------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steps2gether/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steps2gether/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steps2getherVisit Our Website: http://stepstogether.in/----------------------------------------------- All the stuff we use to shoot this video:GoPro Hero 8 Black: https://amzn.to/34nnh3Y SJCam SJ4000 12MP Wi-Fi Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2PQSAiK Nikon D3500: https://amzn.to/2sq6obJ GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery for HERO8 Black / HERO7 Black / HERO6 Black/Hero 5 Black & Hero 2018: https://amzn.to/36KyPAf AmazonBasics 67-Inch Monopod: https://amzn.to/2snCqoW AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag: https://amzn.to/2qVwLWK Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB Class 10 microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adaptor: https://amzn.to/34lXI3e Flexible Mini Tripod (10 inch Height): https://amzn.to/2RY5m1c GoPro Rechargeable Battery (Hero8 Black / Hero7 Black / Hero6 Black): https://amzn.to/2qSKzkP
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple near Nandi Hills | Steps Together
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This video is all about our visit to Kaveri Nisargadhama with our dearest ones. We visited this place on 01 November 2020. Kaveri Nisargadhama Forest Park is a natural island formed by the river Kavery. Visitors can enter the reserve through the new hanging bridge. The forest department at Kaveri Nisargadhama runs a river-side guest house and treetop cottages made up of bamboo. Established in 1989 Kaveri Nisargadhama is spread over 64-acre land and filled with thick bamboo groves, sandalwood, and teak trees.Kaveri Nisargadhama Forest Park is around 70 km from Mysore 3 kms from Kushalnagar 28 km from Madikeri.There are many podiums across the park with statues depicting native Kodava and tribal culture. Bamboo tree houses inside the park offer a unique experience of relaxing amid birds chirping and lush green surroundings.Entry fee to the park: 10 per person for Adults 5 per person for Children Other optional charges: 25 for Elephant Ride 100 for Boating 700 - 1000 per Night for Forest Resort AccommodationDeer park at the other end of the park is one of the major attractions here.The water in the river here is quite shallow and it is safe to cross the river on foot.Please avoid carrying plastics and make sure not to litter the place.Places to visit nearby: Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement (7 km) Dubare Elephant camp(12 km )The best time to visit Kaveri Nisargadhama Forest is between the months of August and Feb.#coorg #stepstogether #karnataka00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Kaveri Nisargadhama -----------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steps2gether/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steps2gether/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steps2getherVisit Our Website: http://stepstogether.in/----------------------------------------------- All the stuff we use to shoot this video:GoPro Hero 8 Black: https://amzn.to/34nnh3Y SJCam SJ4000 12MP Wi-Fi Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2PQSAiK Nikon D3500: https://amzn.to/2sq6obJ GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery for HERO8 Black / HERO7 Black / HERO6 Black/Hero 5 Black & Hero 2018: https://amzn.to/36KyPAf AmazonBasics 67-Inch Monopod: https://amzn.to/2snCqoW AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag: https://amzn.to/2qVwLWK Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB Class 10 microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adaptor: https://amzn.to/34lXI3e Flexible Mini Tripod (10 inch Height): https://amzn.to/2RY5m1c GoPro Rechargeable Battery (Hero8 Black / Hero7 Black / Hero6 Black): https://amzn.to/2qSKzkP
Kaveri Nisargadhama - Coorg tourism | ಕಾವೇರಿ ನಿಸರ್ಗಧಾಮ | Steps Together
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Gommatagiri is a Jain pilgrimage center located near Mysuru. A shrine dedicated to Gommateshwara present here on a hillock named 'Shravana Gudda'. Bahubali statue inside the shrine resembles the one at Shravanabelagola. This statue is 20 ft in height and is believed to be 700 years old. A small balcony at the backside of the temple offers a spectacular aerial view of the surroundings. The annual "Maha Mastakabhisheka" held during September draws a large number of Jain devotes to this place. Gommatagiri is a perfect place to spend peaceful quality time with loved ones on a lazy evening.#gommatagiri #stepstogether #mysore00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Reaching Gommatagiri 02:05 - Gommatagiri -----------------------------------------------Watch our most popular videos:Hogenakkal falls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scNrGxMRnLsMullayanagiri betta chikmagalur, chikmagalur tourist places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZN09E48gukBaba BudanGiri Hills | Datta peeta | Tata Nexon | Chikmagalur :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OSiSVFdkocKemmangundi | Trek to Z Point | Chickmagalur Tourist Places: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP9eq5Xvh7EChikmagalur: Hirekolale lake & Mallandur shooting point | chikmagalur tourist places :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6PjxxDOtQSt Mary's Island | Malpe Beach | Malpe to St Mary's Boat Ride | Udupi Tourism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5tJ43o-PtkShivgange betta | Shivaganga Hills | Day trip from Bangalore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsb6aQe6IQoSringeri | Agumbe | Agumbe Ghat Road | Sharada Peetham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoJYP8-rlnIKudremukh | Kudremukh National Park | Kudremukh Ghat Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGJmv06my1w-----------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steps2gether/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steps2gether/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steps2getherVisit Our Website: http://stepstogether.in/----------------------------------------------- All the stuff we use to shoot this video:GoPro Hero 8 Black: https://amzn.to/34nnh3Y SJCam SJ4000 12MP Wi-Fi Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2PQSAiK Nikon D3500: https://amzn.to/2sq6obJ GoPro Dual Battery Charger + Battery for HERO8 Black / HERO7 Black / HERO6 Black/Hero 5 Black & Hero 2018: https://amzn.to/36KyPAf AmazonBasics 67-Inch Monopod: https://amzn.to/2snCqoW AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag: https://amzn.to/2qVwLWK Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB Class 10 microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adaptor: https://amzn.to/34lXI3e Flexible Mini Tripod (10 inch Height): https://amzn.to/2RY5m1c GoPro Rechargeable Battery (Hero8 Black / Hero7 Black / Hero6 Black): https://amzn.to/2qSKzkP
Gommatagiri - A peaceful getaway from Mysore
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Located in the Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh, Lepakshi makes a great destination for a day trip from Bangalore. Lepakshi is at a distance of around 120km from Bangalore and It takes nearly 2 hr to reach the place by car via Bangalore - Hyderabad highway According to the Valmiki Ramayana, it is believed that this was the place where Rama had met the dying Jatayu and had helped him achieve salvation by uttering the words 'Le Pakshi' or “Rise, oh bird” in Telegu.Before reaching the main temple at Lepakshi, you will be welcomed by a large monolithic Nandi. This Nandi statue in Lepakshi is made of a single granite stone and is said to be one of the largest monolithic statues in India. It is 20 feet in height and 30 feet in length. It was built in 1583 by the rulers of the Vijayanagara empire. The Giant statue of Jatayu, built recently near the Nandi statue also attracts a lot of tourists.Veerabhadra Swamy Temple of Lepakshi is just 500 m from the location of the Nandi statue. The temple dates back to 1583 and was built by the brothers, Virupanna and Veeranna, who were initially in the service of the Vijayanagara kings. However, another legend states that the temple was built by the sage Agastya. The temple was built on a small hillock which is in the shape of a tortoise and hence known as Kurma Saila. Temple’s main deity is Veerabhadra, the fiery god created by Shiva. The sanctum also houses the shrines of lord shiva, Lord Vishnu, Ramalinga, Bhadrakali & Hanuman.As soon as you enter the temple, Natyamantapa and Ardha Mantapa greet you with eye-catchy and artistically beautiful sculptures. The Lepakshi temple also has the finest specimens of mural paintings of the Vijayanagar kings. The ceilings of the Natya and Ardha Mandapa are decorated with murals that depict scenes from the epics like the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and the Puranas. The Shiva-Parvathi wedding painting is most notable among the rest.There are about 35 large pillars in the mandapa and the most interesting one is the Hanging pillar which is suspended a few inches above the floor and does not rest on the ground fully. It is said that the pillar is dispositioned a bit after a British engineer tried to move it in an unsuccessful attempt to uncover the secret of its support. A massive 18 ft tall Monolithic Nagalinga attracts visitors with three coils and seven hoods. It provides shelter to a black granite Shivalingam. A huge Ganesha present at the right side is carved out of the same boulder as Nagalinga.The maroon spots on the wall behind nagalinga are said to be the marks left by the bleeding eyes of Virupanna. According to the legend, the builder Virupanna was the treasurer of the Vijayanagar Empire who utilized the treasury’s money to build the temple during the king’s absence. When the King returned from his campaign, he found the treasury had been emptied by Virupanna, and he ordered that the treasurer be blinded. Angered by this command, Virupanna carried out his punishment himself. So the red blotches on the walls of the unfinished Kalyana Mandapa are nothing but his eyes!Yet another prime attraction within the Veerabhadra Swamy Temple complex of Lepakshi is Kalyana Mantapa. Similar to the structure of the main temple mandapa, the Kalyana mandapa has a circular arrangement of pillars. It was built to perform the Wedding ceremony for Lord Shiva and Parvathi during the annual festivals of the temple. There are about 38 pillars in the mandapa carved out of granite stone that exhibit the carvings of several gods and saints. According to legend, the main architect Virupanna ran out of funds while trying to build & complete the Kalyana mandapa. Hence the structure stands unfinished.There is a large open area beyond the Kalyana mandapa which was used for cultural and recreational activities during the Vijayanagar rule. At one corner of the courtyard, there lies this big footprint impression. Some believe that it is of Lord Hanuman's and others say it is of Sita's. It is interesting to note that this imprint remains wet during all the season.A series of pillars at the backside of Kalyana Mantapa has beautiful intricate designs carved on them. These carvings have also inspired the designs of famous Lepakshi Sarees Beautiful intricate designs carved on the pillars behind Kalyana Mandapa are said to be the inspiration for Lepakshi Saree designsIn the courtyard, you can also find giant pallets carved out of stone. Even though there is no relevant information regarding these, one can only guess that they might have been used as the place to serve the offerings to god during the Pooja ceremony.-----------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steps2gether/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steps2gether/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/steps2getherVisit Our Website: http://stepstogether.in/-----------------------------------------------
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