South India – Bon Voyage

A quick guide

As I was touring Uttara Kannada, I decided to take a boat ride on the mighty Sharavati River in Honnavar, a port town in Coastal Karnataka. I took a bus from Kumata (where I was staying) and reached Honnavara after approximately 40 minutes. After getting down, I immediately approached an auto driver, who agreed to take me to the River, where boating takes place. He charged Rs100 for one and half km distance. Once I reached the river, I met a guy, who quickly arranged a boat for me. After mild negotiations, I agreed to give Rs1,100 for one hour journey. The first time I saw the river, I felt like I was in heaven. The sky was crystal clear and there were hundreds of coconut trees welcoming me on the banks of river Sharavati. It was a hot and humid day but I was prepared for it because it is expected to be so during summer in Karnataka. Slowly and slowly, I started to enjoy the ride. The whole one hour journey took me to many beautiful spots of the River. It is a must-do activity if you are planning to visit Honnavar.

Points to be noted

1) One can find accommodation in Honnavar as the auto driver told me. I also spotted a couple of small hotels in the town. So no need to stay in Kumta.

2) Winter season is the best for a boat ride. However, one should keep in mind that the prices will go up significantly.

3) Summer could be harsh but one can get an excellent deal.

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All these images have been taken from the boat.

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Fort Kochi is known for its enchanting beauty. I completely fell in love with the place during my short trip in September. You can either hire a bicycle or motorbike to explore the place but I covered most of the tourists spots by walking as the weather was pleasant. Due to off season the places were not swarmed with tourists and their large selfie-sticks, which helped me enjoy the place without any deviations.
In Fort Kochi, I stayed in Crystal Maze Homestay which I highly recommend to include in your itinerary. But for those who are planning to pick some local artifacts I suggest not to visit in September as most of the shops were closed due to off season.