THE GREAT KANARA TRAIL
The rural tourism development is one of the Kadamba’s dream project, which has initiated in the name of “The Great Kanara Trail”.“The Great Kanara Trail” an unique tourism concept is designed, similar to the “APPALACHIN” trek-route in between Canada and USA. It has been introduced by Kadamba Foundation. In 2009.Because of lack of resources, the programme was launched by Kadamba with the assistance of Karnataka State Forest Department in October 8th 2010.
The Western Ghats one of the global bio-diversity hotspots of the World offers one of the best hiking experiences. The Great Kanara Trial passes through the heart of the Western Ghats offering glimpses of the glorious forests of Uttara Kannada district and also offers its treasure trove of bio-diversity for those inclined to look for it. It also enhances ones’ understanding of the nature and thereby helps in discovering yourself.
The GKT stretches from the famed Jog Falls from its southern tip and culminates at the northern enchanting point at Castle Rock adjoining Goa. The estimated length of the GKT is around 250 Kms or 155 miles.
Layout of the trial
The trail is intended to use existing cart roads and footpaths mainly in wooded areas along the ridgeline of the Western Ghats and aligned in such a manner to touch its various well known eco-tourism spots. Keeping in view of the fragile eco-system in which the trail is located no new roads or footpaths are proposed.
How to do the Trail
In order to facilitate the convenient hiking of the trail it is proposed to divide the trail in various sections each section which can be hiked in 2-4 days. Further night shelters/camps are provided at every 15 Kms interval which an average healthy person can hike in a day. The trail can be through hiked (start to end continuous) in 17 – 20 days for a normal person. Certain sections of the trial can be hiked for a few days and after a break of few days again the hiked can be continued for the next section. Sections of the GKT can be hiked in the weather preferred by the individual/s.
DEVELOPMENT OF UTTARA KANNADA COSTAL REGION UNDER CENTRAL "SWADESH DARSHAN" PROGRAM
| Sl No | Place | Details of Work | Approximate Amt (Amt in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravindranath Tagore Beach | Beach Cleaning Machine | 92.35 |
| Water Sporting Equipment | 181.46 | ||
| C.C cameras | 62.75 | ||
| Surfing Equipment | 165.58 | ||
| Pedsetrain Sitting Bench | 5.82 | ||
| Cubical Shower Block | 0.62 | ||
| 2 | kudle beach | Beach Cleaning Machine | 92.35 |
| Water Sporting Equipment | 181.46 | ||
| Surfing Equipment | 165.58 | ||
| Cubical Shower Block | 0.62 | ||
| 3 | Om Beach | C.C Camera (15) | 62.75 |
| Floating Restaurant on Cruise | 600.00 | ||
| Floating Jatti | 160.00 | ||
| Cubical Shower Block | 0.62 | ||
| 4 | Mavinkurve Beach | Cubical Shower Block | 0.62 |
| 5 | Murudeshwar Beach | Beach Cleaning Machine | 92.35 |
| Water Sporting Equipment | 181.46 | ||
| C.C Cameras | 62.75 | ||
| Surfing Equipment | 165.58 | ||
| Scuba Diving Center | 186.78 | ||
| Pedsetrain Sitting Beach | 4.16 | ||
| Life Guard Tower | 4.86 | ||
| Solid Waste Management | 4.01 | ||
| Cubical Shower Block | 0.62 | ||
| Tourist Facilitation Center | 343.28 | ||
| GIS Maping Coastline of Karnataka | 302.42 |
DEVELOPMENT OF UTTARA KANNADA COSTAL REGION UNDER CENTRAL "MEGA COASTAL CIRCLE" PROGRAM
| Sl No | Place | Details of Work | Approximate Amt (Amt in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apsarakonda Beach | Watch Tower | 294.25 |
| Life Guard Tower | |||
| Solid Waste Management | |||
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| High mask lights | |||
| Risk Boats | |||
| paragola | |||
| 2 | Kasarkod Beach | Watch Tower | 210.425 |
| Life Guard Tower | |||
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| High mask lights | |||
| Risk Boats | |||
| 3 | Mavinkurve Beach | Watch Tower | 101.13 |
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| High mask lights | |||
| Risk Boats | |||
| Parking | |||
| Paragola | |||
| 4 | Om Beach | Watch Tower | 290.78 |
| Life Guard Tower | |||
| Solid Waste Management | |||
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| High mask lights | |||
| Road | |||
| 5 | kudle beach | Watch Tower | 181.90 |
| Life Guard Tower | |||
| Solid Waste Management | |||
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| High mask lights | |||
| Road | |||
| Parking | |||
| 6 | Gokarna beach | Watch Tower | 191.74 |
| Road | |||
| Parking | |||
| Life Guard Tower | |||
| Solid Waste Management | |||
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| High mask lights | |||
| 7 | Kumta beach | Watch Tower | 514.90 |
| Solid Waste Management | |||
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| Road | |||
| Parking | |||
| Life Guard Tower | |||
| High mask lights | |||
| 8 | Belekeri beach | Watch Tower | 490.53 |
| Road | |||
| Parking | |||
| Life Guard Tower | |||
| Solid Waste Management | |||
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| High mask lights | |||
| 9 | Ravindranath Tagore Beach | Watch Tower | 110.00 |
| Solid Waste Management | |||
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| Road | |||
| Parking | |||
| 10 | Majali beach | Watch Tower | 163.21 |
| Road | |||
| Parking | |||
| Solid Waste Management | |||
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| 11 | Tilmati beach | High mask lights | 83.15 |
| Road | |||
| Parking | |||
| Solid Waste Management | |||
| Pedsetrain Sitting | |||
| Total | 2924.05 | ||