Shimoga - 14 Attractions You Must Visit
About Shimoga
Home for the tallest waterfall in Asia
Types of Attractions in Shimoga
List of Attractions in Shimoga
Agumbe
1 Day Treks
Off-road Spots
Hill Stations
A settlement nestled in the thickly forested Malenadu region of the Western Ghats mountain range. Owing to its high rainfall, it is referred to as "The Cherrarapunji of the south". Agumbe is associated with rainforest conservation efforts, documentation of medicinal plants, trekking, and photography. There is also a sanctuary for King Cobra here.
Barkana falls
Waterfalls
1 Day Treks
Forests
One of the ten highest waterfalls in India. Formed by River Seetha River, the waterfall offers most amazing views during the rainy season.
Bhadra Dam
Dams
1 Day Treks
Forests
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Bhadra dam a wildlife sanctuary and tourist destination which is located on Bhadra river, a tributary of Thungabadra river
Dabbe Falls
Waterfalls
Viewpoints
1 Day Treks
Forests
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Nestled within the lush green folds of Saravathi wildlife sanctuary, it is a storied waterfall reachable through picturesque trails.
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Bird Sanctuaries
217 diffrent rare species fo birds belonging to 48 families are found at this place.
Hidlumane Waterfalls
Waterfalls
1 Day Treks
Forests
Accessed by hiking, this is a series of six cascading waterfalls hidden from one other. The trek from the first fall to the 6th fall includes steeper trek that runs through forest, water, and rocks.
Kodachadri Hill
Viewpoints
Grasslands
1 Day Treks
Forests
13th highest peak of Karnataka state. Surrounded by dense forests and breathtaking views, it is a major attraction for hikers. At the top of the peak stands a stone-built temple dedicated to Adi Shankara.
Kundadri Hills
Viewpoints
Grasslands
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Forests
A mountain peak crowning dense forests. There is a Jain Temple at the top of the mountain, and two small ponds formed by the rock on one side of this temple provided water to earlier sages.
Linganamakki Reservoir
Viewpoints
Dams
Spread across the river Sharavathi, it is one of the major dams of Karnataka with a length of 2.4 kilometers. Connected by canals, the reservoir gets it's water from nearby Chakra and Savahaklu reservoirs and from rainfall in the region.
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Islands
Forests
Bird Sanctuaries
Boating Spots
One of the 20 important sanctuaries in India. The sanctuary is situated on an island that spans an area of 1.14 acres and it is surrounded by forest and river Tunga. Over 5,000 birds here during the peak season from July to September, boating can be taken for closer viewing of the nesting birds.
Onake Abbi Falls
Waterfalls
1 Day Treks
Towering waterfall dropping from a high rock cliff. Hike for about 1.5 hours to reach the falls. Water drops from over 200 feet into a pool.
Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Forests
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Spread over an area of 431.23 km2, it has dense evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. The sanctuary is a refuge of the endangered lion-tailed macaque.
Shivappa Nayaka Palace
Monuments
Palaces
Museums
A Government museum, a protected monument, historically important place named after the 17th century King Shivappa Nayaka of Keladi Nayaka dynasty