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Ulavi

Ulavi

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2 days Oct–Mar

Cave shrine of Channabasavanna

Why this weekend?

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The climb
  1. 1008 steps
  2. Swayambhu temple
  3. Valley deck

Geography & terrain

Ulavi lies in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka at about 500 m, 220 km from Mangaluru and 30 km from Jog Falls — the cave-temple village of the region, its Swayambhu temple, the 1008 steps and the valley set on the Western Ghats.

History & culture

The village's story runs with the 18th-century temple era — the cave-temple village of the 18th-century-era temple and the 19th-century-era discovery by a local saint, with the village's modern role as the pilgrimage of the Karnataka circuit and the home of the Swayambhu temple and the 1008 steps and the 2000s-era treks; the village's history of the 19th-century-era saint life and the forest paths, gives Ulavi its cave character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹800–2,000/night

Mid-range

₹2,000–4,000/night

Comfort

₹4,000+/night

Things to do

Cave temples
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Cave temples

Stone steps
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Stone steps

Valley decks
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Valley decks

Ghat trails
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Ghat trails

Village lanes
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Village lanes

Eat & drink

  • Bisi bele bath
  • Ragi mudde
  • Mysore masala dosa
  • Coorg pandi curry
  • Mangalorean fish curry

Getting there

Fly
Bengaluru (BLR) / Mangaluru (IXE) / Hubballi (HBX)
Train
Bengaluru City / Mysuru / Mangaluru junctions
Road from Bengaluru
varies by district — 50–500 km
Getting around
Autos, metro in Bengaluru, KSRTC buses

Budget snapshot

Total
₹4,000–9,500 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹800–4,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹500–900
Per day · Activities
₹400–800

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Kannada (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Oct–Mar
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Oct–Mar) holds the climb
  • The steps ask the walking shoes
  • Pairs with Jog Falls for the circuit

Frequently asked questions

The cave-temple village of the Ghats.

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The temple, the steps and the valley.

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Cave shrine of Channabasavanna

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