What to expect
Highlights
- Halasi Bhuvaraha Narasimha Temple — A Vishnu temple at Halasi (Halsi) in Khanapur taluk, an old Kadamba capital; the Bhuvaraha Narasimha shrine and its neighbours preserve fine early sculpture in a village dotted with ancient temples.
- Vajrapoha Falls — A high, seasonal waterfall on the Mahadayi (Mandovi) headwaters deep in the Jamboti forests of Khanapur near the Goa border — a monsoon spectacle reached by a forest trek.
- Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary — A protected Western Ghats forest on the Karnataka–Goa border, containing Bhimgad fort and the breeding habitat of Wroughton's free-tailed bat. Entry, routes and cave restrictions must be confirmed with the Forest Department.
- Sada Fort — A forest fort ruin at Sada in the western Khanapur hills. Karnataka Tourism describes the approach as a demanding guided trek; confirm current Forest Department access before setting out.
