SITE STUDY
SITE SELECTION CRITERIA AND SITE JUSTIFICATION
THIRTHAHALLI, KARNATAKA– INTRODUCTION
LIST OF DISTANCES FROM BANGALORE TO
THIRTHAHALLI
Shimoga: 60 Km
Bangalore: 335 Km
Mysore: 304 Km • Kuppali is a small village in the Thirthahalli taluk located about 16 kms away from
Mangalore: 167 Km
Udupi: 113 Km
Sringeri: 53 Km
Koppa: 27 Km
Agumbe: 33 Km
Chikmagalur: 157 Km
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Thirthahalli is set in the midst
of the Western Ghats making
it quite humid during the
summers. The monsoons
bring in torrential rains as the
town is surrounded by dense
jungle. Winters are the best
time to visit Thirthalli from
October to March.
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THIRTHAHALLI
OPTION A
• Thirthahalli is a quaint little town situated on the banks of
river Tunga and is also a taluk headquarters in Shimoga
HOW TO GET THERE :
District.
• Famous for the holy river Tunga and its significance to • By Air
Indian mythology, Thirthahalli is a popular attraction near The closest airport to Thirthahalli is the Mangalore
Shimoga. International Airport which is 122 km away. Although
• Set along the dense forests of the Western Ghats in Shimoga is the nearest urban town, it's airport is still
Karnataka, Thirthahalli is a must-visit place for those who under construction.
love the serenity of nature and Indian heritage.
• By Train:
• The area is also known to have produced some of the great
The closest railway station to Thirthahalli is at Shimoga, at
Kannada writers such as Kuvempu, Ur Ananthamurty and
a distance of 65 kms. There are many trains from
M K Indira.
Bangalore to Shimoga every day but ensure you make your
reservation beforehand. From Shimoga, there are plenty of
PLACES TO VISIT : buses and cab options to reach Thirthahalli.
• By Road:
the Thirthahalli town. Nestled in the Western Ghats, Kuppali is famous for being There are three routes to get to Thirthahalli from
the birthplace and childhood home of the accomplished Kannada playwright and Bangalore.
poet Kuvempu. Visit the Kavishala megalithic rock monument dedicated to
Route 1: Bangalore - Kunigal - Kadur - Thirthahalli via
Kuvempu
Bangalore - Honnavar Road. This takes around 6 h 46
min to reach from Bangalore. This is around a distance
• Nagara Fort of 328 km. This is route has great roads and is the most
• Tavarekoppa Tiger and Lion scenic route to reach Thirthahalli from Bangalore.
Safari
• Chibbalagudde Route 2: Bangalore - Tumkur - Tarikere - Thirthahalli
• Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary via NH 48 and SH 24. This covers a distance of 347 km
• Gajanur dam and takes 6 h 48 min to reach.
• Kuppalli
• Koodli Route 3: Bangalore - Mandya - Channarayapattna -
• Kavaledurga Kadur- Thirthahalli. This route traverses via Bangalore-
• Siddeshwara Gudda Shimoga road. The distance between Bangalore and
• Anandagiri Hill Thirthahalli on this route is 390 km and takes
• Sri Rameshwara Temple approximately 8 hours to reach.
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POPULATION OF TIRTHAHALLI ;
181,768 IN 2022.

AREA : 5.91 km²

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Mandagadde ,( Distic) THIRTHAHALLI, Halenahalli RD
SITE LOCATION : KARNATAKA

ABOUT THE SITE

SITE AREA :
10.00 Acres.
( 4,35,600 sq.ft]

BUILT UP AREA :
1,50,000 sq.ft

WEATHER : warm and

cloudy

Solapur – • Aromatics shop

Mangalore Hwy RD • Min store
• Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
RAMACHANDRA IYTHAL • Medicals
Road, Mandagadde, RD • school
• Saloon
• RESIDENCY
Site boundary
• HOTEL
• Gram panchayath
• Canteen
SITE SURROUNDING ANALYSIS : • Tunga River

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OPTION A 1 SITE
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Mandagadde ,( Distic) THIRTHAHALLI, Halenahalli RD
SITE LOCATION : KARNATAKA

Solapur –
Mangalore Hwy RD

RAMACHANDRA IYTHAL
Road, Mandagadde, RD

Site boundary

SITE SURROUNDING
ANALYSIS :
• Aromatics shop
• Min store
• Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
• Medicals
• school
• Saloon
• RESIDENCY
• HOTEL
• Gram panchayath
• Canteen
• Tunga River

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OPTION A 1 SITE
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Halenahalli RD
SITE LOCATION :

ABOUT THE SITE

SITE AREA :
10.00 Acres.
( 4,35,600 sq.ft]

BUILT UP AREA :
1,50,000 sq.ft

WEATHER : warm and

cloudy

• Aromatics shop
• Min store
Solapur –
• Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
Mangalore Hwy RD
• Medicals
Kacha RD • Bank
• Saloon
• RESIDENCY
• HOTEL
Site boundary • Gram panchayath
• Canteen
• Church
• Tunga River

SITE SURROUNDING ANALYSIS :

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OPTION A 2 SITE
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Halenahalli RD
SITE LOCATION : Mandagadde ,( Distic) THIRTHAHALLI,
KARNATAKA

Solapur –
Mangalore Hwy RD

Kacha RD

Site boundary

SITE SURROUNDING
ANALYSIS :

• Aromatics shop
• Min store
• Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
• Medicals
• Bank
• Saloon
• RESIDENCY
• HOTEL
• Gram panchayath
• Canteen
• Church
• Tunga River

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OPTION A 2 SITE
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SITE SELECTION CRITERIA AND SITE JUSTIFICATION

OPTION B CHIKMAGALUR– INTRODUCTION

HOW TO GET THERE :
• Chikkamagaluru is a picturesque city located in the
Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. It is one of the popular • Chikkamagaluru district
tourist destinations in India. is well- connected to the
• Well-known for its coffee plantations and surroundings, this cities and towns of
city lies in the foothills of the Mullayangiri ranges. Karnataka and other
neighbouring states.
• It is situated at a distance of 251 Km from the state capital. • The nearest airport is the
• This place is a perfect holiday destination for nature lovers, Mangalore international
trekkers, and those who love exploring new things airport in Mangalore.
PLACES TO VISIT : WHEN TO VISIT :
• Mahatma Gandhi Park The summers are
• Rock Garden warm and pleasant
• Hebbe Falls but the winter months
• Kalhatti Falls between October to
• Ayyanakere Lake April make for the
• Dakshinamnaya best season to visit
sharada Peetham Chikkamagaluru

AREA :
30 MILLION M²
1,130,000 11.35 LAKHS
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RAMANHALLI, Rathnagiri Bore, Halenahalli RD
SITE LOCATION : Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka

ABOUT THE SITE

SITE AREA :
10.00 Acres.
( 4,35,600 sq.ft]

BUILT UP AREA :
1,50,000 sq.ft

WEATHER : Hazy sunshine

and very
warm

Halenahalli RD • Mahatma Gandhi Park

• Min store
Mahatma Gandhi Park RD • prison
• Manikyadhara Medicals
Site boundary • Siri Coffee
• FROZEN STORY, Kwality Wall's
• RESIDENCY
• HOTEL
• FUEL STATION

SITE SURROUNDING ANALYSIS : 8

OPTION B 1 SITE
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RAMANHALLI, Rathnagiri Bore, Halenahalli RD
SITE LOCATION : Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka

Halenahalli RD

Mahatma Gandhi Park RD

Site boundary

SITE SURROUNDING
ANALYSIS :
• Mahatma Gandhi Park
• Min store
• prison
• Manikyadhara Medicals
• Siri Coffee
• FROZEN STORY, Kwality Wall's
• RESIDENCY
• HOTEL
• FUEL STATION

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OPTION B 1 SITE
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RAMANHALLI, Rathnagiri Bore, Halenahalli RD
SITE LOCATION : Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka

ABOUT THE SITE

SITE AREA :
7.32 Acres.
( 3,18,859 sq.ft]

BUILT UP AREA :
1,50,000 sq.ft

WEATHER : Hazy sunshine

and very
warm

Halenahalli RD
• MESCOM Division Office
Chandra Nagara RD • Min store
• Kalyana Mantapa
Site boundary • Temple
• Canteen
• DACG (Govt) Polytechnic, Chikkamagaluru
• HOTEL

SITE SURROUNDING ANALYSIS :

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OPTION B 2 SITE
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RAMANHALLI, Rathnagiri Bore, Halenahalli RD
SITE LOCATION : Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka

Halenahalli RD

Chandra Nagara RD

Site boundary

SITE SURROUNDING
ANALYSIS :

• MESCOM Division Office

• Min store
• Kalyana Mantapa
• Temple
• Canteen
• DACG (Govt) Polytechnic,
Chikkamagaluru
• HOTEL

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OPTION B 2 SITE