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Recognized by the Department of Karnataka Tourism ChukkiMane RecognitionRural Tourism Enterprise

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Farm VisitFarm Visit
AgroforestryAgroforestry
BirdwatchingBirdwatching
Temple ToursTemple Tours
Rural ToursRural Tours
Bullock Cart RideBullock Cart Ride

Agroforestry Workshop

At Chukkimane, we introduce our guests to the practice of Agroforestry, a traditional practice of integrating trees with crops and/or animals.

Agroforestry is gaining increasing recognition as a way to restore degraded sloping lands, contribute to food security and to achieve economic development. The land at Chukkimane was bare and sloping initially, but practicing agroforestry has completely transformed the landscape through water management, eco-sustainability as well as conserving the biodiversity of the region.

Many birds have nested near Chukki Mane because of its attractive environment. One can find over a 100 variety of trees such as Neem, Sacred fig, Sal, Asna, Mango, Coconut, Banyan, Agar, Peepal Tree, Amla Plant, Brahmi, Turmeric Plant, Jackfruit, Pomegranate, Indian Gooseberry, among others. Agroforestry can greatly help transform landscapes where trees are a keystone of productivity and thus deliver multiple benefits for human beings and ecosystems alike.

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Agroforestry is the combination of agriculture and forestry; rather than treating these as separate options for land use, it brings both together, recognizing and promoting tree use on farms.
Well managed agroforestry systems on sloping lands provide food, fiber, fodder, fruit, construction materials, medicine, honey, dyes and resin/gum, among other products. They also provide cultural and household utility items. Planted trees can also improve soil fertility and therefore support the production of staple crops and enhance food security in this way.
Sloping lands are vulnerable to a number of risks and hazards. Intense monsoon rain can trigger landslides and flash floods and lead to soil erosion. Trees on slopes can help to prevent these effects, replenish soils and provide other environmental services. For example, a combination of grass strips, shrubs and trees in contour hedgerows on slopes can significantly reduce soil erosion. In addition, droughts can significantly reduce agricultural production, but agroforestry trees can help redistribute water in soil to provide annual crops with greater water availability, and provide shade to prevent water loss

Permaculture

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Chukkimane provides extensive insight into the practice of Permaculture, its methods, and benefits.
Permaculture

What is Permaculture?

Permaculture, a combination of the words permanent and agriculture, offers a unique approach to the practice of sustainable farming, ranching, gardening and living.
Permaculture Design Principles:

By observing natural ecosystems, we can learn to imitate Nature and create constructed ecosystems that are productive and non-polluting.

Bird Watching:
Chukki Mane’s inviting environment attracts birds both rare and common, making a visit here a real treat for birdwatchers.

A large number of migratory birds flock to Chukki Mane every year to nest and breed, offering rare and unique sights that are otherwise hard to find. Whether you are an avid bird watcher or are simply mesmerized by the grace and beauty of these winged creatures, the bird watching experience here is truly unforgettable.

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devotional-tourDevotional Tour:
Not just an option for the spiritually conscious among us, this tour will take you back centuries to the time when Talakadu was a vibrant hub and the abode of Kings. With nearly 30 storied temples in the region, this is a trip you simply cannot miss!
Bullock cart ride:
Ride through the countryside in true rustic fashion with our well-decorated bullock carts! Pass through fields of papaya, sweet corn, sugar cane, banana and more on your way to the banks of the river Cauvery. Take in the cool, moist breeze and enjoy the serenity of the region as you pass along the banks of this magnificent river. One of our most in-demand activities, a trip to Chukki Mane is incomplete without touring the countryside on a bullock cart.
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