Yellapur Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Yellapur

If time permits, travellers can explore Sattoddi Falls, which is counted among the most popular waterfalls of Karnataka, while journeying through Yellapur. It originates from the union of numerous unnamed streams in the vicinity of Kallaramane Ghat.

Situated at a distance of about 25 km from the Yellapur town in the Ganeshgudi forest range, Sattoddi Falls has been titled as Mini Niagara of the Uttara Kannada District. It falls from a height of 49.2 ft amidst a dense forest and ends up meeting the backwaters of Kodasalli Dam.

Some of the activities that travellers can enjoy here include picnicking, trekking, river rafting and bird watching. Tourists planning to visit this site should avoid the rainy season, while the period between November and April will be the ideal time to undertake a trip to this waterfall.

Tourists planning their trip to Yellapur can explore Magod Falls that is located close to Magod Village if they have time at hand. This site is situated at a distance of 19 km from Yellapur town. Bedthi river creates this waterfall when it comes down from an elevation of 650 ft in two steps.

Tourists can easily locate this site as it is located nearby the popular sunset point, Jenukallugudda. Upon visiting Magod Falls, travellers will get the chance to enjoy a beautiful view of a thickly-woodded countryside.

While on the way to Magod Falls, tourists can spot a beautiful lake named Kavdi Kere located in the middle of the evergreen forest. The best time to visit this site is the end of monsoons and the onset of winters.

While on a trip to Yellapur, travellers must visit Jenukallugudda sunset point that is situated 20 km from the town. The 450 m high site in the Western Ghats offers tourists the beautiful view of sunset and the majestic site of green hills located behind each other.

Upon reaching the Jenukallugudda, visitors can enjoy the sight of Bedhti river meeting the Arabian Sea at the background of this site. Balekallugudda and Kodekallugudda are other popular hills that are located near Jenukallugudda. The word 'Jenu' stands for honey, 'Kallu' for stone and 'Gudda' for hill.

Tourists are advised to visit Kavadikeri Lake, which sprawls over an area of more than 62 acres, while passing by Yellapur. This lake is situated 20 km away from Yellapur town and 9 km from Magod Falls. Travellers planning to visit Kavadikeri Lake can explore various hills surrounding this site.

An ancient temple is situated close to Kavadikeri Lake, which is devoted to Goddess Durga. Upon visiting the site, travellers can see giant sized butterflies as well as beautiful red and black crested bulbul.

Kalimath Temple is a prominent stone temple located 3 km from the town of Yellapur and is counted amongst the major attractions of the town. Upon visiting this temple, devotees would observe numerous pillars that are embellished with unique carvings and inscriptions in Kannada language.

Built in the 12th century, the Kalimath Temple enshrines a Shiva Lingam (made up of soft stone) and a statue of Nandi.