Macchalli village, 22 km from Karwar, is loaded with tourism potential. But poor infrastructure and indifference by the authorities has kept this village out of reach of tourists.

The village falls under Amadalli gram panchayat area and lies amidst thick forest. About 14 families of Padthi and Halakki Okkaliga communities are residing in this village. It is about 1,500 feet above sea level. One has to transverse through the boulders and tough terrain to reach this village. Villagers are mainly into agriculture.

Zilla panchayat officials say that they have taken up the construction of a kuccha road in the village under MGNREGA scheme. "Once it is completed the problem of the villagers should ease," an official said indicating that as the population in the village is less, the ZP is reluctant to spend money because public representatives want the money to be diverted to densely- populated villages. The area is a trekker's paradise. Villagers are keen that the government tap its tourism potential.