Another often-disappointing attraction is the forest island Nisargadhama in the Kaveri river. It is billed as a back-to-nature refuge of boat rides and elephant treks, but life is rarely peaceful.

Pilikula Nisargadhama is one such place that cannot be missed by lovers of nature. It covers around 15 kilometers northeastward from Mangalore and serves as an eco-tourism spot, embracing a wide ...