Viewpoints & hills · ≈20 km east
Samshi hanging bridge is a long suspension footbridge over the Sharavathi River near Honavar, just off the Honavar–Bengaluru highway.
About half an hour from Honavar, just beside the Honavar–Bengaluru highway, a long suspension bridge sways across the Sharavathi River at Samshi. Walking it is a small thrill: the deck moves underfoot while the river slides by below, framed by forested hills.
It's a favourite photo stop on the drive up the Sharavathi River valley. Pair it with Kanni Ice Creams on the way and the Chaturmukha Basadi further on.
Karikanamma Hilltop is the highest viewpoint near Honavar: a forest temple at about 1,500 ft with sweeping views of the Western Ghats and the…
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The Sharavathi Valley viewpoint on the Honavar–Jog highway looks down on the river winding through forested Western Ghats…
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The Sharavathi River Bridge on NH66 at Honavar offers wide views of the river on both sides, with an old bridge alongside for an evening…
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Room in a home5 photosHilltop above the Sharavathi River, Honavar
This is the home of N. R. Nayak and Dr Shanthi Nayak, who spent more than 50 years studying and recording the folklore of Uttara Kannada. Dr Shanthi Nayak received the…
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Riverfront homestay with backwater boating6 photosOn the Sharavathi River backwaters, Honavar
The Coastal Breeze is a riverfront homestay about a kilometre from the Honavar bus stand, on the edge of the wide Sharavathi River backwaters. The rooms are in tall…
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Hotel3 photosKarki, NH66 · near Honavar railway station
About 5 km (10 minutes) from Honavar town and a short walk from the railway station, Lavender Elite is the practical choice for train travellers and road-trippers. Rooms…
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