Kakkabe,karnataka,india
Come
Come
to Kakkabe if you love the outdoors and have spirit of adventure!
Kakkabe is a trekkers paradise, so get those boots on and get moving. Up and down hills, through coffee and pepper plantation, alongside the beautiful Cauvery, its most satisfying and also great fun!
Shopping
There are definitely no shopping malls here but you can pick up some great locally produced things. Don''t forget to buy your jar of locally produced honey from here!
Night Out
There are not many options for eating out in Kakkabe. Your best bet would be to eat where you are staying.
Activities
The landscape of Kakkabe is still largely unspoilt and the treks through the dense forest can be hugely rewarding. The hills provide easy access to climbers. The Thadiyendamol peak is a trekkers paradise. It is the second highest peak in Karnataka and the climb will take you through untouched forests
and perennial springs. The climb may be strenuous in some parts but the breathtaking view from the top makes it totally worth it. You can also pick one of the many trails in the area for an easier trek. Trek to the waterfalls near the coffee plantations or start your trek at Chelavara village and trek through the picturesque waterfalls such as Emmepare Falls, Thadiandamol peak the ruins of Nalnad palace and end at the Iguthappa peak. The best time to go trekking is during the cooler months when winter is beginning to set in up until early spring. It is a birdwatchers paradise and especially after the monsoon when the birds return to roost. Kakkabe was once the largest producer of honey in South East Asia and one can still see how it is produced. It is home to some rare orchids and plants. Wildlife abounds in the form of barking deer, flying squirrel, pangolin and a host of birds.
Sights
Tadiyendamol is the highest peak in the Kodagu district of Karnataka standing almost 1746 meters above sea level. It is near Kakkabe town and is a trekkers paradise with the view from the hill top being spectacular and absolutely breath taking. On a clear day one can see the Arabian Sea
at a distance. The best time to do a trek here is in the winter months. The Nalnad Palace was built in 1780-1789 by the then Coorg King Linga Raja after escaping from the captivity of Tipu Sultan in Srirangapatna and is situated on the bottom of the Tadiyendamol peak. It is of immense archeological importance. It is not a palace in the true sense of the word but still has beautiful architecture and paintings to its credit. The palace has detailed wood carvings all around the structure and is decorated with ancient paintings. The Padi Igguthappa is one of Coorg''s most important temples. It is dedicated to Igguthappa another name for Lord Subramanya and is an important temple of the Kodav''s, the tribal inhabitants of Kakkabe. Built by Lingarajendra during 1810, it resembles the temples of Kerela in style and architecture. This temple governs significant role in the cultural and traditional life of the place.
How to get there by Air
Mangalore (135 km away) is the closest domestic airport to Kakkabe and Bangalore (248 km away) is the closest international airport. From both these places you will have to hire a taxi or take a bus to Kakkabe.
How to get there by Rail
The nearest rail heads are Kannur (110 km),Mysore (125km) and Hassan (115 km). Mangalore is the largest junction closest to Kakkabe and taxis are easily available from here.
How to get there by Bus
Kakkabe is approximately a 3 and a half hour drive from Mangalore and a 6 hour drive from Bangalore. Kakkabe is well connected by KSRTC buses, these buses touch all major cities in and around Kakkabe.
Best time to Visit
Unless you like the rains, avoid visiting during the months of July and August, otherwise it is a year round destination. Best between September and May.
Hotels in KakkabeAccommodation is not an expensive proposition at all. Stay at the sprawling Honey Valley Estate or at the Palace Estate. Both are set among coffee plantation and are excellent stays.
Nearby Places
Karada is 11kms out of Kakkaba on the way to Virapet and it has one of the best ancestral homes in the region. The far horizon is dotted with a number of peaks.
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