Shimoga well known as "Shivamogga", is a storehouse of natural beauty and man-made wonders. It is also called as Gateway of Malnad because the Shimoga region is one of those places where there is a lot of rainfall and lush greenery all around. Because of that, it is one of the popular tourist destinations in Karnataka.
Best Places to visit in Shivamogga :
Kodachadri -
Kodachadri is 76km from Shimoga city center. Kodachadri is Located on the Border of Sagara, Shimoga District, and Byndoor Taluk Udupi district, Karnataka, India. Take "a wide view over Malnad"
The peak of Kodachadri is barren due to strong winds and the thick forest cover at the base makes the peak invisible from lower ground level also several other smaller peaks and hills exist around the peak.
Agumbe -
Agumbe is a small hill village with a population is approximately 500 people. Agumbe is 65kms away from Shimoga city center. Located in Thirthahalli taluka of Shimoga district, Karnataka, India. Agumbe is also known as Cherrapunji because it is one of the rainiest places in India, covered by the thickly forested Malnad region of the Western Ghats mountain range.
Sakrebailu Elephant Camp -
Shakrebailu Elephant camp is around 15km away from Shimoga city center, located on Thirthahalli road. The camp is located on the banks of the River Tunga. Sakrebailu is an eco-tourism center. The Uncontrollable elephants are brought into the camp to be tamed and proper care and nutrition are provided to the elephants.
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary -
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary is a small island, Located in Theerthalli. It is around 32kms away from Shimoga city center.
Gundavi Bird Sanctuary -
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary can also be called "The Hub of Migrant Birds" because, in periods of monsoon, a variety of birds migrate to gudavi for breeding from across the world. Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is around 82kms away from Shimoga city center.
Jog Falls -
Jog Falls is created by the Sharavati dropping 253 m (830 ft), making it the third-highest waterfall in India.
There are 4 drops, Raja (king), Rani (queen), Roarer, and Rocket.
Unchalli Falls -
Unchalli Falls, also known as Lushington Falls, is a waterfall created by a 116-meter (381 ft) drop in the River Aghanashini. Unchalli Falls is around 103km from Shimoga.
Linganamakki Dam -
The Linganamakki Dam was constructed by the Karnataka State Government in 1964. Located in the Kargal village of Sagara taluk, the dam has a length of 2.74 kilometers (1.70 mi) stretching across the Sharavathi river. It is located about 9 km from Jog Falls and 82kms away from Shimoga.
Shivaganga Falls -
The Shivaganga falls is a 74 m high waterfall on the river Shalmala in Uttara Kannada, India. This is about 35 km away from the town of Sirsi and 130kms from Shimoga. The waterfall is located in an area of thick forest.
Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari -
The Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari Reserve is a popular wildlife destination in Karnataka. It is located at a distance of about 10 km from Shimoga the state of Karnataka, India. Started in 1988, it is Karnataka's second safari park, after Bannerghatta National Park near Bangalore.
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