Places to visit
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Agumbe
Agumbe is a hill station which can be reached by bikes or cars. The way to this place is a diversion from Parkala (the diversion is just a few kms from DT). The best part of the trip to Agumbe is the ride.
Gokarna
Just a few km off the National Highway 17, after Honnavar, is the beautiful tourist centre called Gokarna. It has the famous Om beach.
Kaup Beach
The lighthouse at this beach is famous. At a distance of 15 km from 必威体育betway888, it is a popular destination for the students to spend weekends.
Coorg
Coorg is situated in the Western Ghats in Karnataka. For those interested in adventure, it is an absolute treat. Trekking, golfing and angling (Mahaseer too) are attractions.
Jog Falls
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Kerala
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Goa
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Karkala
Karkala is a historical town, and for the Jains, a famous pilgrimage centre. The famous single stone 42-foot (13 m) statue of Gomateshwara (Lord Bahubali) is located here.