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A visit to poet Kuvempu's ancestral house
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The tradition of preserving the ancestral houses of poets and such memorabilia does not prevail very strongly in Indian culture, however poet laureate Kuvempu’s house that has been converted into a museum as well as the Kuvempu Centenary Memorial Building are fitting tributes to one of the greatest cultural personalities of our times.

Updated Nov 22, 2010

Address: Malnad near Thirthahalli

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Visit to Thirthahalli, State of Karnataka
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Kavi Shaila
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Kavishaila Poet - laureate, KUVEMPU's place and the beautiful hillock, that inspired his writing. A stoneghege like monument has been created to honour the poet.
Kavishaila, which is one of the great creative symbols in Kuvempu’s life and works has been given a majestic shape with sculpture resembling the ancient Stone Henges of England, but made to blend with the geography of the place.

Updated Nov 21, 2010

Address: Thirthahalli

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Bison River Resort

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Hotel Jewel Rock

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Hotels  

Vihangama Holiday Retreat: Green, Green, Green, just Green

Vihangama Holiday Retreat: Green, Green, Green, just Green, Shimoga

 sowmyaferrari Says:  Vihangama is just Drop-dead gorgeous. Beautiful Arecanut Plantation around, Tall bamboos, Rock garden and most importantly Tunga river flowing next to it adds some more beauty to the place. Boat ride to mystery cave and Evening Camp fire with light music was just amazing.... 

Bananki Home stay: One of the Best home-stays

Bananki Home stay: One of the Best home-stays, Shimoga

 ushar Says:  Home stay at Thirthahalli – Shimoga I was time for another long drive and we decided to drive to totally different place this time. We decided on the route like this Trivnandrum-payyannur-mangalore- kudajatri-kollurt mookambika temole – theerthahalli (stay)- jogfalls-... 

Vihangama Holiday Retreat: Avoid this place

Vihangama Holiday Retreat: Avoid this place, Shimoga

 reshmi11 Says:  Wonderful place surrounded by greenery. But they need to learn about professionalism. We found a DEAD LIZARD in our curry. When we pointed it out to the manager, he simply asked us to FORGET IT and continue eating something else. We did not even get an apology, forget not... 

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