About Honnavar Mangrove Boardwalk
Honnavar Mangrove Boardwalk is an eco-tourism attraction located on the Sharavati River estuary in Honnavar, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. It features a wooden boardwalk extending through dense Kandla mangrove forests. Developed by the Karnataka Forest Department, it allows visitors to observe the estuarine ecosystem, mangrove flora and avifauna up close while promoting conservation and environmental awareness.
Visitors guide
Visitors can walk along an elevated wooden boardwalk winding through dense mangrove forest at the Sharavati estuary. The setting includes tidal creeks, mudflats, and thick mangrove vegetation with views of the river and estuary. Visitors can explore the boardwalk, observe birds and crabs, take photographs, and experience the quiet estuarine environment. Boating is available nearby to view mangroves from the water.
Key highlights
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Elevated wooden boardwalk through dense Kandla mangrove forest
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Located at the Sharavati River estuary meeting the Arabian Sea
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Opportunity to observe mangrove ecosystem, birds and estuarine wildlife
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Eco-tourism initiative by Karnataka Forest Department
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Scenic views of tidal creeks and estuarine landscape ideal for photography