Katthale Kaanu (kannada word) means "Dark Forest". It is a long stretch of (About 20 KM) ever green, dense forest starts about 7kms from Jog falls. It is so thick that even the sun light will find it difficult to reach the ground. It is dark(katthale) even in the noon! It is one of the rare places in Western Ghats which has so many varieties of plants, herbs and wild lives. You can get a beautiful view of both sunset and sunrise from its hill top. Great place for trekking.
Another place called Hikkali Gudda (Hill) and Sharavathy Valley View are also nearby.
| Distance from Matthuga | 12 Kms |