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Mookambika Wild sanctuary has lot to offer and one such bliss is the Belkal Theertha; situated in the deep forests of Western Ghats, 50 kms away from Kundapura. The waterfall is also known as Govinda Theertha, which falls from a height of 300 feet from Korshi Betta; an extension of Kodachadri. The place has immense prominence in the Hindu religion as the water of the falls is believed to be sacred and people from various parts of the country come to take a holy dip in the water to wash away their sins and to get rid of their diseases. Kodachadri is the sacred place of Saraswathi the goddess of knowledge and since the water falls from the extension of Kodachadri the holiness of the water is considered equally important for the believers.

Apart from the religious beliefs related to it, the Belkal Theertha is also a famous spot for different wildlife sports. Amidst the green dense forests, the pure and pristine environment the falls plummets through the rocks and wades in a rhythmical fashion. The place is apt for trekkers and adventure frenzy group people. The aesthetically formed rocks and waterfalls have an inquisitive ability to question even a highest skilled acrobat’s tactics.

You can enjoy the trek through the forests for some kilometers and then the refreshing view of the fresh thick falls simply takes away all your exhaustion. The purity of the water is unquestionable and it healing properties are in fact very popular among the tourists. The scene of water flowing down through and slicing through the mountains edgy rocks is a fantastic view in itself. The greenery and pristine surroundings will simply captivate your senses.
 

Highlights

Hike to Belkalteertha waterfalls 

Staying in campsite with waterfall view 

Mookambika temple visit 

Kodachadri Jeep safari ( optional )