Shimoga is a district in Karnataka State.

Cities

• 1 Shimoga —

• 2 Bhadravathi —

• 3 Sagara —

• 4 Thirthahalli —

• 5 Soraba —

• 6 Shikaripura —

• 7 Agumbe —

Other destinations

• 1 Jog Falls — a beautiful quartet of water falls

• 2 Bhadra Reservoir — BRP (Bhadra Reservoir Project) - dam across river Bhadra with scenic back water

• 3 Agumbe — beautiful Sunset from the top

• 4 Honnemaradu — Sharavathi Backwater and Water Sports

• 5 Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari — Tiger and Lion safari in Natural Habitat

• 6 Mandagaddhe Bird Sanctuary — Bird Sanctuary

Get in

Shivamogga district is connected by road to state capital Bengaluru and other cities of Karnataka Mangalore , Udupi, Karwar, Sirsi, Davangere and Dharwad. KSRTC runs buses from these places to Shimoga. Also there are private buses. Shimogga is also connected by rail to Bangalore. Talaguppa near Jog falls has a railway station.

Get around

By motorbike (motorcycle) or car. Public transport by buses is confined to some places, remote areas are not connected by buses.

See

Gajanur dam across river Tunga near Shivamogga city and Bhadra dam across river Bhadra at Lakkavali near Bhadravati town. Linanamakki dam near Jog falls, Chakra dam, Savehaklu dam near Hulikal are the other dams in the district. There is Lion and Tiger Safari at Taverekoppa on Shimoga - Sagara road. Bhadra Tiger Reserve where jungle safari is conducted by the forest department of Karntaka. Nagara fort at Nagara near Hosanagara built by Keladi dynasty Kings. There are many ancient Jain temples (Basidi) around Humcha. Jog falls, Onake Abbi falls, Jogi gundi falls, Hidlumane falls are the few water falls which come live after rains.

Do

Trek at Agumbe and Narasimha Parvata.

Eat

Local vegetarian rice plate.

Drink

Coffee at road side shops and restaurants.

Stay safe

Some portion of Western ghats lies in Shivamogga district, These areas are covered with rain forests. While entering such rain forest carry water, torch 9 flash light, whistle, eatables and spare clothes. These forests have wild animals like tigers, leopards, elephants, gaur (Indian bison) and venomous snakes. During rainy season, a rain coat or umbrella is essential. Mobile network of B.S.N.L are available at many places but not within deep forests. Fill the fuel tank of your vehicles before entering forest areas. Do not swim at waterfalls; it can be dangerous to life.

Go next

• Anshi National Park
• Badami
• Lakkundi

• Sirsi

• Dakshina Kannda
• Udupi