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Honavar travel guides
In-depth guides to Honavar's history, culture, food, seasons and day trips.
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The Pepper Queen
Rani Chennabhairadevi ruled the pepper coast from Gerusoppa for 54 years.
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All-night Yakshagana every night in season at the Mukhyaprana temple.
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The Sharavathi River
From Jog Falls to the Arabian Sea at Honavar.
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Honavar to Jog Falls
A day trip up the Sharavathi River valley with stops on the way.
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Honavar to Gokarna
55 km north via Kumta: temples, coves and cliff walks.
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Honavar to Murudeshwar
30 km south: the giant Shiva statue and Netrani Island dives.
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Monsoon in Honavar
June to October: roaring waterfalls and green Ghats.
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Summer in Honavar
March to May: beaches, mangoes and Yakshagana nights.
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Things to do in Honavar
Sixteen ways to spend your days in Honavar.
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Seafood in Honavar
Fish thali, rava fry, ghee roast and clams: what to order and where.
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Vegetarian food in Honavar
Local veg meals, tuppa dosa, buns, goli baje and ice creams.
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Sunset spots
Where to watch the sun go down over the Arabian Sea.
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Islands of Honavar
Basavaraj Durga, Mavinakurve, Haigunda and Netrani.
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Honavar with kids
A family-friendly guide: safe beaches, boats, falls and ice cream.
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