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Shimoga is the main city of Shimoga district in the state of Karnataka. The name 'Shimoga'  is derived from the term ‘Shiva-Mukha’, meaning,  'Face of Shiva'. Locally, it is called Shiva-Mogga. This place is famous for......Read more on Shimoga


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Jog Falls
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Places to Visit in Shimoga
  • Type: Water Fall
Situated at a distance of about 100 km from Shimoga town, Jog Falls is one of the main attractions of Shimoga. It is the highest untiered waterfall in India located in Sagara, created by River Sharavathi. Known also as Gerusoppe Falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi, Jog Falls plummets... Read More »
Bird Sanctuary
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  • Type: Sanctuary
  • Entry: Paid
The Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary, situated at a distance of 32 km from Shimoga town en route Thirthahalli, is a small island on River Tunga. This island, which is also a part of Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary, is visited by migratory birds like egret, cormorant, darter, snake-bird, etc. during July... Read More »
Kodachadri
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Places to Visit in Shimoga
  • Type: Hill
Kodachadri or Kudajadri is a peak of the Western Ghats in Shimoga District of Karnataka, located at a distance of about 115 km from Shimoga town. Lying at an altitude of about 1343 m above the sea level, Kodachadri is home to diverse species of flora and fauna. The prime attraction of... Read More »
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
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Places to Visit in Shimoga
  • Type: Sanctuary
  • Entry: Paid
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, situated in Sorab town in the vicinity of Shimoga, is a popular destination of birdwatchers. The sanctuary, spread over an area of about 0.75 sq km, is located on the banks of Gudvi Lake, which welcomes flocks of migratory birds during July to October. Some of the... Read More »
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Tyavarekoppa
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Places to Visit in Shimoga
  • Type: Picnic Spot
Tyavarekoppa is a popular picnic spot situated on the Shimoga - Sagar Road, at a distance of 10 km from Shimoga town. Tyavarekoppa is famous for its Lion and Tiger Safari, which started in the year 1998. Spread over 200 hectares of deep forest lands, Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari... Read More »

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