One of the best-kept secrets in Karnataka, the Mangrove Broadway walk near Gokarna will leave mesmerised with its natural charm. Sharavathi Kandla Mangrove Boardwalk is probably Honnavara’s most popular attraction. Take a stroll through this bridge and cleanse your eyes with the greenery around. This wood-carved path amid nature is a must-visit near Gokarna.
Sharavathi Kandla Mangrove Boardwalk
The most well-known attraction in Honnavara is undoubtedly the Sharavathi Kandla Mangrove Boardwalk. It brings tourists to Sharavathi river after traveling via a well-paved path in the centre of a mangrove jungle. Visiting Sharavathi Kandla Mangrove forest is a great way to see nature, flora, and water all at once for a low entry cost of just ₹10.
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How To Reach This Mangrove Broadway
Sharavathi Kandla Mangrove boardwalk is located across Eco Beach. It is about 3 km from Honnavara’s city centre. As you head towards Bhatkal from Honnavara, turn right to reach Eco Beach and left to enter the mangrove Broadway. If you’re travelling by car, you should be aware that parking spaces nearby are limited due to the small and slippery road leading to this broadway.
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An Experience Every Nature Lover Would Enjoy
The boardwalk has a good width and wooden planks on all sides. It makes a colourful place to walk through with the river below and mangrove trees in the background. A few informational signs are set up to teach guests about the mangrove forests’ flora and animals. When you leave the walkway after a distance of around a km, there is a hidden portion at the end of the broadwalk. A tiny island-like area connected by a bridge where you could do a round trip from within. Sounds beautiful right?
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There are other places in India where you can visit these mangrove broadways. These places are Pichavaram near Chidambaram and Tamil Nadu Batapady Mangrove forest boat ride near Mangaluru. Visit this beautiful creation where you get to explore the diverse flora and fauna nature has to offer at an affordable price.
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First Published: August 22, 2022 6:53 PM