Shimoga - Places of Importance in And Around Shimoga

Places of Importance in And Around Shimoga

• Shivappa Nayaka's palace is located within the city.
• Jog Falls are a large series of waterfalls, located 105 km (65 mi) from Shimoga in Sagar taluk. The Sharavathi River takes a spectacular jump from a height of 292 metres (958 ft) in four distinct falls to form the highest waterfalls in India. The best time to visit is soon after the monsoon season during July and August.
• Agumbe, 90 km (56 mi) south-west, is notable for its foarests and sunset.
• Kodachadri is a beautiful hill station in the Western Ghats. It is 120 km (75 mi) from Shimoga.
• Gajanur dam lies 15 km or 9 mi to the southwest.
• Koodli lies 15 km away and is the place where the Tunga and Bhadra rivers meet and flow together as Tungabhadra.
• Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari lies 12 km on the way to Sagara. Safari drives are conducted by forest department.
• B R P Dam is 28 km (17 mi) from the city on the way to Lakkavalli. It is built on the Bhadra river with a height of 186 feet (57 m).
• Kavaledurga is a trekking spot around 80 km or 50 mi from Shimoga. A fort built on the hill top and the enchanting view of the western ghats can be seen from this place.
• Mrugavadhe lies in Thirthahalli taluk and is famous for its Mallikarjuna Temple and its scenic beauty.
• Sigandooru is 108 km (67 mi) from Shimoga in Sagar taluk. This place is famous for Sigandhoor Sridevi temple and to reach this place one has to go in a launch (due to backwaters of river Sharavathi) run by the state government.
• Sringeri is 105 km or 65 mi from Shimoga. This place is famous for the Sharada Temple and Sringeri Mutt.
• Sakkare Bayalu, elephant training camp2 km away from Gajanur Dam on the way to Thirthahalli.
• Ikkeri near Sagara city is known for rock temple of Aghoreshwara.
• Keladi also has rock temple; both of these temples belong to the Shivappa Nayaka period.
• Sagara town is known for wood carving articles, particularly of sandalwood.
• The village of Ambuthirtha is about 16 km or 10 mi northwest of Thirthahalli. The Sharavathi River originates here and a Shivalinga is installed at the spot.
• Kemmannagundi is a popular hill station near Shimoga which is in Chickmagalur district.
• Chibbalagude, Thirthahalli, is known for Siddhivinayaka Temple and fishs in Tunga river.
• A Shiva statue made of concrete,on river banks is installed at Harakere, near Shivamogga.
• Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is spread almost over an area of 0.7 km in Soraba Taluk of Shimoga District.
• Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary, near Thirthahalli is home to wide variety of water birds.
• Guddekal has Subrahmanya Temple near Tunga River on Holehonnur Road.
• Kuppalli, near Thirthahalli, is famous for its historic Kavishaila and Kavimane.
• Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary, in Sagara Taluk, is home to mammals, reptiles and birds.
• Nagara was the last capital of the Keladi rulers and known for Shivappa Nayaka Palace, Fort, Devaganga Tank, Neelakanteshwara Temple and Gudde Venkataramana Swamy Temple.
• Balligavi, 21 km (13 mi) from Shikaripura, was the capital of Banavasi rulers. It is also known as 'Dakshina Kedara' and it has many historic temples like the Kedareshwara temple made out of soap stone.
• Humcha, a renowned Jain pilgrimage centre has many Jain basadis, temples and mutts.