Summiters Adventures

Sharavati Valley of Western Ghats in Shimoga district, is a heaven for nature lovers for many obvious reasons; mountains of western ghats lie vast as far as eyes can see, prestine forests which cuts the horizon blending the green with blues, which can hardly be seen in very few nature trails. Here dwells the veil of Sharavthi's saree amidst dense jungle "Dabbe Falls". One of the waterfalls of Karnataka which has been virgin scape from tourists and hence preserves it's heavenly touch. Where the water plunges into narrow gorge, to witness this one need to negotiate steep descent, checks all your grandeur of climb and roping down. It is worth all the risk once you witness the serenity of this waterfall.
Kanoor Kote a secluded fort atop a mighty peak in the dense jungles of Western Ghats. All that remains of the fort are it's dilapidated traces, but the lush green forests with the steep slopes surrounding the fort gives it the aura of mystery and a sinister charm. Though the fort has lost all it's grandeur and is left in neglect for the most part, it provides a perfect spot to prolong on a trek, trying to get away from the noise and crowds of civilization. The lush green forests, the moss covered walls of the fort, blue skies as far as the eyes can see, Mister Mist cliffs till late mornings, and silence so inhaled that you can hear your own breath, surely invites any heart wanting to loose itself in the lap of nature.During this trail you will walk along the vast paddy fields, crossing many hills whose peak offeres breath-taking view of valleys and the wild life that can uncertainly present with boars, deers, snakes, vipers, porcupines, bisons and many pages flying over your head from Dr.Salim Ali.Thus a beauty and the attraction of this fort forgotten by both man and time.