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Hosanagara is a town located in Shimoga District of Karnataka. The town is nestled within the Western Ghats, at an average elevation of 585 m above sea level. The place is popular for Sri Ramachandrapura Mutt, which is located at a distance of 6 km from Hosanagara Town. Popular tourist destinations nearby are Kollur, Honnemardu, Jog Falls and Maravanthe.
The town of Shimoga is at a distance of 54.3 km from Hosanagara. The place is dominated by the Kannad culture and Kannada language is spoken predominantly by the local people. The place is renowned for its art and culture, which is represented by art forms such as dance, literature, music, poetry, drama and sculptures. Rice is the staple diet of this town and is eaten by a majority of the people in different forms, throughout the day. Cuisine of this place includes midigayi-uppinakai, sandige, avalakki and akki rotti.
Visiting this place gives an opportunity to see the Kodachadri and Hulikal regions. Kodachadri is the highest peak in Shimoga District, with a height of 1343 m above sea level. It is a natural habitat of several endangered species of flora and fauna. Kodachadri is located at a distance of 36 km from Hosanagara and is visited for the jungle trek through the region, as well as for views of the sunrise and sunset from the hilltop.
Hulikal is another place popular for its landscape. Nearby points of interest are are Shivappa Naik Palace, Maipady Palace, Indira Gandhi Memorial Glass House, Tellicherry Fort, Belgaum Fort, Madikeri Fort, Badami Fort, Chandragiri Fort, Hosdurg Fort, St Angelo Fort, Thalassary Fort, Kittur Rani Chennamma Statue and Gaddige Rajas Tomb.
The closest railway station to Hosanagara is Mangalore CNTL (MAQ), which is located at a distance of 14.1 km. The nearest airport to this place is also at Mangalore, which is at a distance of 180 km.
The best time to visit this place is soon after the monsoon season, during July and August or between the months of September and March.
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