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glorious and enchanting mountain provides the perfect escape
from the hectic pace of the hum drum of everyday
life. Paradise for trekkers, the place attracts lot of trekkers
around Karnataka state. Kodachadri is situated at 1411 ft above
sea level
and 115 kms from shimoga city. A beatific hill abode that overlooks
the panoramic Western Ghats. It is clothed with splendid evergreen
forests. The first portion of the hill is very steep and difficult
to ascend. On the west, the hill descends almost perpendicular
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South
Kanara forests that lie below. The sea appears quite close, and
on clear day, you can also see the ships go by. The famous temple
town of Kollur is 12 Kms away. The steep hills challenges the trekkers
for a adventurous trekking experience. Reaching the hill top makes
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The most thrilling spectacle in the entire
western region of Karnataka are the world famous Jog Falls.
Location : It
is Situated on the borders of Shimoga and North Kanara 100 Kms from
shimoga city. Whatz Special:The wondrous sight is that of river Sharavathi taking
a spectacular leap into the chasm from a height of 900 feet to from
the highest waterfalls in India. The river Sharavathi hurtles in
4 distinct cascades. The first of these falls is known as the 'Raja'
- the grandest, an unbroken sheet of water, the Raja plunges into
the vapor shrouded poll 900 feet below. A few 100 feet way down,
with a thunderous gush, Raja is joined by 'Roarer'. Leaping down
with great speed in a series of cascades in the 'Rocket'. And gliding
away in a feminine grace ,'Rani'. The effect is greatly heightened
by the wild and beautiful region around which is covered with a wealth
of luxuriant vegetation. The steps cut into rocks will lead you to
the very depths of the fall and shower you with vaporous spray that
bounces off these rocks.
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Ikkeri situated
76 Kms to the noth of Shimoga and about 3 kms to the south of Sagar
taluka.
The word means "Two Streets". This place was the capital
of Keladi Nayakas for some years. The walls of the city were of great
extent, forming three concentric enclosures. In the citadel was the
palace build of mud and timber, adorned with carvings and false guildings.
The only vestige of the former greatness of ikkeri is the temple
of Aghoreshvara, a large and well proportioned stone-building, constructed
in a mixed style with a unique conception. |
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54
kms from Shimoga city is a renowned Jain Pilgrimage centre. The
main attraction of Humcha
is the Padmavathi
Amma's temple. The Panchakuta Basadi (Jain temple) of 10th & 11th
Century and Jain Mutt are other places of interest. |
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About 25 Kms from Sagar town on the way
to Jog falls , a adventure place by name Honnemaradu welcomes the adventure
loving people. The place is situated on the back waters of Sharavathi
river. The place maintained by Adventurers, Bangalore. You can enjoy
Kayoking, wind water surfing and all other water sports. On payment
of small amount you get accomodation,food and water sport equipments.
One important point to be noted before visiting this place is not to
carry any Alcohol, Gutka, Non-Veg items. All this items are banned
in this place. |
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10 Kms from Shimoga city on the way to Thirthahalli,
you can find a place called Gajanur. The Tunga dam is situated here.
A ideal picnic spot for the people around. Presently the dam is closed
for general public as the dam height is being increased and construction
work is going on. |
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Most common name given to waterfalls around
karnataka. Shimoga is also proud to have one falls called abbey falls.
The falls are situated 4 Kms away from Agumbe, The sunset point in
Thirthahalli Taluka. The falls are surrounded by lush green trees and
natural beauty. |
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6
Kms from Jog falls this dam is constructed across river Sharavathi.
The height of the dam is 1819 ft above sea
level. Linganmakki dam is the main feeder reservoir for the Mahatma
Gandhi Hydro Electric Power unit. |
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Chandragutti situated
in between Soraba taluka and Siddapura. The histrolical place and
pilgrimage centre of Renukamba. The place
was earlier known as Chandragupta Pura, Chandragutti pete, Gutti
pete. 16 Kms from Soraba taluka, 848 mtrs above mean sea level
on a rocky
mountain bed one can find this place. |
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Located 28 Kms from Shimoga city near Kuvempu
university. The dam is constructed across river bhadra and the height
of the dam is 194 ft. There are a number of islands created by the
Bhadra river and you can enjoy the boat ride around this islands. |
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This
bird sanctuary is unique for many reasons but is the only sanctuary
located in the midst of dense forest. Guduvi
is one of the 5 famous bird sanctuaries of Karnataka. The place is
16 Kms from Soraba taluka of Shimoga district. This bird sanctuary
is spread over an area of 73.68 Hectares. As per 1993 survey, it
is told that 191 varieties of birds are found at this place. A
natural
lake and the trees gives shelter to this birds. Some important birds
found are White Pebis, Stone Bill, Egret, Cormorant, Snake bird,
Heron etc. Different |
birds immigrate
from other parts of the world in different seasons for breeding.
A platform is built for a closer look of birds. |
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Bird Sanctuary |
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32Kms
from Shimoga city on the way to Thirthahalli you can hear the birds
tweeting. This place is picnic spot for birds
migrating from far places around the world. The place is surrounded
by dense lush green forest and the flow of river Tunga has created
a small island which adds to the beauty. The dense trees on the island
provides shelter to migrating birds. Birds like Egrets, Bellakki
Cormorant, Darter, Snake bird etc immigrate from different parts
of the world
during may season for breeding A high platform is built on the edge
of river Tunga for bird watching. Boats are available for a closer
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35
Kms to the north of Shikaripura, a place famous for basadis and temples
is Bandalika. Here you can find sculptures and writtings of Rastrakutas
and Kadambas period. Other places of interest are Shantinath basadi,
Sahasralinga Temple and Someshwara threemurthy temples. |
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10 Kms from Shimoga enroute Sagar town Lions,
Tigers and other wild life animals roam around in the deep forests
freely. The lion-tiger safari started way back in 1988 is a ideal picnic
spot . The safari is spread around an area of 200 Hectares of dense
forest. You can witness to the grace, diversity, color and marvel of
nature and catch enlivening glimpses of Lions, Tigers, Cheetah, Bear,
Deer, and rare migratory birds as they amble around in luxuriant habitat.
Regular recreation and sight seeing outings are organised by the forest
department for visitors. |
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