Pilikula means the Pond of Tigers. Pilikula Nisarga Dham is a popular picnic destination for all age-groups. Situated on the Mangalore-Vamanjoor Highway, it is 10 kms from Mangalore highway. It is a very different experience visiting this place and interestingly it provides much fun filled with learning and it is a real delight to see so many things at a stone's throw spots.
As it was an instant plan to visit this place, we started at 7 in the morning and by 9.45 ,we were at mangalore. Though the place is on the highway, we had to go to the Mangalore city to book our homestay accommodation. It is advisable to book online if anybody desires to stay overnight. After booking the accommodation, we resumed our journey and by 10.45, we were at our homesaty”URBAN RETREAT” which is very near to the Dham. After a slight breakfast, we visited the Dham where at first we went to the handicraft shop. We were greatly guided by the shop owner who also helped us in time management to visit each place there. The following information was provided to us about the Dham :
The Dham is run by the state govt which covers an area of 370 acres.It houses multi amusing picnic spots .
Water and Amusement park called MANASA,
Biological park(zoo) ,
- Artisans village where pottery , handicraft and handloom is done,
Medicinal Botanical Garden,
Science Centre and Herbarium,
Lake-View Boating
Buffalo Race ( annually conducted in the month of Jan and Feb. )
Lake View Restaurant inside the Dham with delicious food-both vegetarian and sea food.
Pilikula Golf Club ( one km away from the place)
After getting the information, we started with the zoo and we spent good time amidst the birds from foreign origin and three tigers along with two bears. The other places followed after a good lunch and the most interesting of all were the Science Centre and the Artisans' Village which bore the touch of great Indian feeling. Our day ended with the lake viewboating and the next day it was golf time. Unfortunately, it rained heavily and the idea was dropped. After the Neer Dosa and Chutney breakfast, we travelled back after some shopping at handicrafts shop.
Places to stay : 1. Urban Retreat ( Rs.1500/-)
2. Pilikula Golf Club (Rs.1250 /-+ golf course usage(Rs.300/-) per day
For more details – visit www.pilikula.com
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