Somwarpet Kodagu Honnamana Kere ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮನ ಕೆರೆ Coorg tourism Karnataka tourism. Somwarpet (somavārapēte, also written Somvarpet) is a panchayat town in Kodagu district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Honnamana Kere (Honnama Lake) (Kannada: ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮನ ಕೆರೆ) is a lake and holy place in Doddamalthe near the village of Sulimalthe, 6 km away from Somwarpet town of Coorg in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the biggest lake in Kodagu, and every year, during the Gowri festival, a special pooja is conducted and a 'Bagina' which consists of the belongings of goddess Honamma is presented to the lake.
The story Kerege Hara was derived from the building of Honnamana Kere. According to legend, a deity known as Goddess Honnamana sacrificed her life for the welfare of the people. A temple was erected in her honour and modernisation has recently been undertaken to provide improved facilities.
The Honnamana Kere presents tourists with breathtaking sceneries and amazing photographic opportunities. The environment around is relaxing and calm. It is surrounded by majestic mountains, cliffs and huge expanse of coffee plantations creating a beautiful natural setting. Two hills Gavi Betta and Mori Betta are located around the Lake.
The lake is surrounded by hills, coffee plantations and man made caves. The main crops grown in the area are coffee and spice crops such as cardamom, peppers, oranges, ginger, and vegetables. Somwarpet has numerous spots that will interest every tourist. From hills to waterfalls and peaks to grasslands, each and every corner of this unexplored station is worth visiting
The major places to explore here include Malemalleshwara Betta, Mallalli Falls, Kotebetta and Makkalagudi Betta.
Being a town located in the midst of hills and valleys, Somwarpet maintains a pleasant and favourable climate throughout the year with mild summers. The best time to visit Somwarpet is from August until the end of March. Somwarpet is a small town in the Kodagu district of Karnataka and is famous amongst locals as a hilly region rich in coffee and spice plantations. Somwarpet is home to beautiful valleys, peaks and streams. As it is nestled wonderfully in the midst of lush greenery, it makes for a perfect weekend destination for tourists looking forward to savouring calmness. Somvarpet has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average . Languages such as Kannada, Are Bhashe, Kodava Takk, Beary bashe and English are spoken by the people here.
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