Honnemaradu is a tourist place situated on the backwaters of River Sharavathi in Shivamogga district. Honnemaradu derived its name from the Honne tree. However, the literal meaning of Honnemaradu is Golden Lake. It is located about 35 km from Sagara on the way to Jog Falls.
It is a small village perched on the hills that overlook the Linganamakki Reservoir. In the middle of this huge water body there is a small island that attracts campers. In addition to the adventure activities, Honnemaradu is a birdwatchers’ paradise and one can spend endless hours watching and trying to identify different species of birds and butterflies.
