Honnemaradu, Sharavathi Backwaters

Honnemaradu is a natural water resort. It was formed due to the back waters of the Linganamakki dam.

Honnemaradu lies amid dense forest cover behind Linganamakki reservoir. Many hills in the region that got submerged in the waters have formed islands in the lake. 

Honnemaradu is not a resort, but has two roof houses bounded by water and forest.

Honnemaradu is an ideal spot for water sports and adventure lovers. Honnemaradu can be visited at any time of the year, except during the rainy season.

The place is well maintained and smoking, drinking and use of mobile phones and soap is prohibited. The place is very peaceful and quiet.

Honnemaradu is a birdwatchers paradise and one can spend hours here watching and trying to identify the large variety of birds and butterflies.

The waters here are spread across 80 km by 50 km and you can see water all around. The water is pretty clean and left virtually untouched. Nowhere will you find traces of human interference.

Honnemaradu is 30 km from Sagara towards Honnavara. To reach the place one has to drive on B.H Road which is towards Jog falls and after crossing Talguppa, move left at a small village called Churikatte. Drive for 2 km to take one more left diversion towards Honnemaradu which is 10 km away.

No public transport is available till the camp. Last bus stop is till Hiremane which is 8 km from Honnemaradu, which has bus facility only few times a day. Private vehicles are better opted to reach the place easily.

Honnemaradu camp is managed by a dedicated team of nature enthusiasts called  'Adventurers'.

Contact Swamy and Nomita at the following address:

The Adventurers,
142, 69th Cross, 5th Block, Rajajinagar,
Bengaluru - 560 010.
Phone: 91-80-23305508/91-80-23409712
Email: adventr.iiaa@aworld.net