Best places visiting in Shivamogga

1.Kodachadri

Kodachadri Hills serve as a stunning backdrop of evergreen forests to the town of Maravanthe. Situated in the Western Ghats at a height of 4411 feet above sea level, it comes under the Karnataka’s – district’s – Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary. These hills are one of the most wonderful landscapes and are where many people flock for hiking in this region.

Why Visit Kodachadri Hills?

• Natural Beauty: Picturesque landscapes of flowing grasslands, waterfalls, is a total heaven for a nature-like enthusiasts.
• Trekking Trail: Suitable for a beginning, the trek is rewarding with lovely views and peace environment.
• Mookambika Temple: A pilgrim site near the top dedicated to Goddess Mookambika which provides divine importance to the travel.
• Wildlife and Flora: The hills are a protected reserve, where numerous types of flora and fauna can be seen.

2.Jog Falls

The second highest decline waterfall of country India, Jog Falls is a popular tourist place Karnataka and is the highest waterfall of the state. Next only to the Nohkalikai Falls in Meghalaya, Jog Falls plunges by as much as 253 meters (850 feet) in direct drop. But with the construction of Linganamakki Dam which is a hydroproject nearby, the discharge in the falls is seriously choked before monsoons. Shall therefore, be better to go through during monsoon season to seek out the falls to their maximum brilliance.

Jog Falls is located about 2 hours drive from Shimoga city which is the main city. Also called as Gerosappa Falls or Joga Falls, it is a seasonal waterfall of four cascades namely Raja, Roarer, Rocket, and Rani. These sections are categorized in accordance with certain characteristics of the streams

• Raja: An unbroken and majestic stream.
• Roarer: A torrential and vying strength of currents that comes rushing down to meet the Raja river.
• Rocket: Falls in various jets, by the look of rockets.
• Rani: A quiet and graceful stream that falls in foam.
• When you visit try to locate the different streams! The best views of the falls are available from lookout spots such as Watkins Platform, Bombay Bungalow or the view from the bottom of the falls which means a 1,400-step descent.

For the nature enthusiasts and adventure chorus, Jog Falls presents trekking ulterior and grand panorama, sightseeing. The lush green surrounding along with monsoon make it heaven for Photography and tourist.

3.Agumbe

Situated in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, Agumbe is a tiny village popularly called the “Cherrapunji of South India”. This biodiversity region records the largest rainfall in south india and the second largest rainfall in all india. Agumbe is a experience in total as this hill station has satisfying view and trekking trails. It is solitary one of the remaining lowland rainforests. Agumbe has been the backdrop of India’s well known fictional town Malgudi of TV serial Malgudi Days.

It has some rare species of medicinal plants like Myristica, Listsaea, Garcinia, Diospyros, Eugenia and numerous, that’s how it got the name “Hasiru Honnu”, meaning green is gold. A place which is blessed with vast rainforest and great range flora and fauna, Agumbe is famous for having the Agumbe Rainforest Research Station. This is India’s first weather station which is especially monitoring changes in the rainforest belts. Interestingly, Agumbe is known as ‘Cobra Capital’ just for the reason that number of Cobras found here are quite more. Agumbe is an entertainment for hikers and offers a great adventure to trek and call the adventure lovers to visit this natural hidden and offbeat destination.

4.Honnemaradu

Hidden in the heartland of Karnataka’s lush green lands, Nov Hotel lies a gem that perks the ear of all nature hugers and charway crankers. This small and quaint village positioned adjacent to the Honnemaradu Reservoir is an admirers paradise for all those desiring to dispose of the bustle of urban life and immediacy how to plunge themselves in serene and adventurous.

Honnemaradu, which means “Golden Lake” in the local tongue, is situated amidst picturesque valleys, giving out a panoramic view and a soothing atmosphere. The unspoiled surroundings of the place with its peaceful water bodies and lush forests make it an ideal place to visit for a weekend. Unlike all common tourist destinations, Honnemaradu is completely free from the process of commercialism and therefore only those visitors are able to feel the touch of nature.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Honnemaradu is from October to March when weather is pleasant and suitable for the active outdoor activities. Though the monsoon season, when other hobbies appear to have been functioning nicely at one approach is beautiful in the form of very strong currents of water hobbies.

5.Keladi

Keladi is a place based in Shimoga District famous for its rich past and historical values. Once served as the first capital of the Keladi Nayaka Kingdom, now this prime location has been embellish by two notable places that like Keladi Rameshwara Temple & Keladi Museum.

The Rameshwara temple, a shrine dedicated to Lord Rameshwara is the great specimen of three types of architecture which are Hoysala, Dravidian and Kadamba style. The temple has also the shrine of Veerbhadra deva and shashwati devi. Keladi Nayak Soubhagya Sangraha Bhavan situated in the village is an antiques of pieces of the past and other mementos of yesteryears of Keladi Nayak’s era. Some of the other notable items incorporating the rich inheritance of the Chalukya and the Hoysala period there are idols, sculptures, copper plates, coins and palm wrongly.