Amba Theertha is one of Kalasa town’s five water spots or Panchatheertha, famed for its pristine waters and picture postcard beauty. Its understated beauty is to be experienced to be believed with its huge variety of whirlpools, a large suspension bridge and in the distance – the imposing Western Ghats and the rivers Tunga and Bhadra. Such a perfect setting for a quick getaway, an offbeat honeymoon or a family holiday, you’ll soon agree.
Amba Theertha is one of Kalasa town’s five water spots or Panchatheertha, famed for its pristine waters and picture postcard beauty. Its understated beauty is to be experienced to be believed with its huge variety of whirlpools, a large suspension bridge and in the distance – the imposing Western Ghats and the rivers Tunga and Bhadra. Such a perfect setting for a quick getaway, an offbeat honeymoon or a family holiday, you’ll soon agree.
Location:
Amba Theertha is about four km from Kalasa, which is 323 km from Bengaluru. To reach this spot, fly to Mangalore or use the train till Shimoga station. Kalasa is well-connected by road to different parts of Karnataka state.
Amba Theertha is one of the five water spots of Kalasa town, Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. In fact, it is situated on the River Bhadra. Little-known to the world, Amba Theertha is amazing on its own, it’s wondrous to stand at any point of this town and see the Western Ghats, imposing in their stature close to you and not far away, the two rivers Tunga and Bhadra. Coffee plantations and thickly wooded forests surround this town, bringing home to you excellent varieties of flora and fauna.
Amba Theertha is famed for its gushing waters, gentle streams, abstract formations in black rock, rich and verdant growth of wild flowers, exquisite varieties of butterflies – all great subjects of never before and never after photo opps for photography enthusiasts and serious nature lovers.
History of Amba Theertha
Amba Theertha, named after Goddess Parvathi, is one of Kalasa’s five major water spots or Panchatheerthas or Five Sacred Waters, within about 8 km from the town. Each of these spots is linked with a myth from Hindu mythology.
The five Theerthas are:
- Vasistha Theertha, dedicated to sage Vasistha
- Naga Theertha, dedicated to the Snake God, Naga
- Koti Theertha, a pilgrimage in this region is equal to worshipping 10 million holy waters
- Rudra Theertha, dedicated to Lord Rudra
- Amba Theertha, dedicated to Goddess Parvathi
Amba Theertha gained prominence because devotees come by here as part of a three-stop temple tour, the other towns being Sringeri and Horanadu. It is also famous for an etching on the rocks where, it is believed, that the Draupadi and the Pandavas are shown with Akshaya Patra.
Activities
No matter what your interests are, you’ll be amazed to find that this little place has something for everyone. Are you outdoorsy? Amba Theertha can play host to your interest by offering you homestays while you go trekking, camping, glamping, swimming, river rafting and more.
If discovering places is what drives you, Amba Theertha isn’t far away from the virtually unspoiled hill stations of Kudremukh and Kemmanagundi. You can also visit the waterfalls at Manikyadhara, Hebbe and Kallathigiri.
And for those of you who are history buffs, a visit to the ancient Hoysala temple at Amritha pura is an absolute must.
And if the roar of tigers and squealing macaques shoot adrenaline through you, you owe yourself a visit to the Kudremukh National Park and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.
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