Shimoga
district has several places of tourist interest, Shimoga is gifted
with many scenic beauties. The district is rich in historical associations
and cultural traditions. There are enchanting natural sceneries
with hills, hillocks and green dales and with rivers and streams
,magnificent flowers ,forts, temples & historical places . Shimoga
is known for its mouth watering cuisine and touching hospitality.
»Jog
Falls
Jog
Falls are magnificent world famous water falls is situated at a
distance of 104 Kms. from Shimoga via Sagar and Talaguppa. This
is also called Sharavathi falls. The river Sharavathi takes a spectacular
leap from a height of 292mts (900feet) in 4 distinct falls, Raja,
Rani, Roarer and Rocket, to form the highest waterfalls in India.
The best
time to visit these falls are soon after monsoon during July-August.
Located amidst verdant forests, these falls are a sheer joy to watch.
They keep the viewer captivated with a sort of magnetic attraction
displayed by the huge amounts of water that cascades down the falls
every minute.
Accommodation facilities are available at Sagar
and nearby Kargal. A good number of Govt lodges, guest houses and
youth hostels are also available for the intrepid traveller. Bus
facilities are very good and frequent trips are there to Sagar and
Shimoga. The nearest railhead is Talguppa, which is linked to Shimoga,
the district headquarters.
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Ambuthirtha
This
town is about 16 kms north-west of Thirthahalli. The river Sharavathi
takes its origin here and a Shivalinga is installed at the spot.
The Mandagadde and Gudavi Bird Sanctuaries are not to be missed.
»How
to reach Shimoga
Shimoga
is connected by rail to Bangalore, Mysore and Hubli, and by road to
all the important places in the State. The nearest airport is Mangalore
(200 kms).
