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Shimoga is a town situated in the Shimoge district of Karnataka. Known also as 'Shiva-mogga', Shimoga is acclaimed as the 'rice bowl of Karnataka'. Shimoga, situated about 140 km away from Mangalore, can be best visited during October - March. Shimoga has great historical significance, as the place was a major territory of various dynasties such as Mauryas, Chalukyas, Gangas, Kadambas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysals, Keladi Nayakas, Vijayanagar Kings and Mysore Maharajas. Shimoga, therefore, can offer you many historic sites like Ballegavi, Keladi, Ikkeri, Koodali, Chandragutti, Humcha, Nagara, Bandalike, Shivappa Naik Palace, etc. Shimoga also offers ancient religious spots such as Saint Thomas Church and Bhadravathi Lakshminarsimha temple, which attract pilgrims and tourists alike. Other famous historic spots in Shimoga are the Kanoor fort, Kavaledurga fort, Kubetoor, Talagunda, etc. Shimoga is a famous destination for the nature lovers also. Shimoga is the home to world famous Jog Falls. Shimoga is dotted with many silver cascades some of which are Vanake-Abbey Falls, Achakanya Falls, Hidlamane Falls, etc. Besides these natural resources, you can also enjoy the diverse wildlife in the dense forests of Shimoga by going for Tyarekoppa Lion Safari, wherein you can find glimpses of Lions, Tigers, Cheetah, Bear, Deer, and rare migratory birds. Sakrebayalu Elephant Camp, situated enroute Thirthahalli from Shimoga (14 km) is another tourist attraction of Shimoga, where you can witness the training session of elephants. Kodachadri and Agumbe are other famous natural attractions of Shimoga. If you are interested in bird watching, you can visit Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary (32 km) and Guduvi Bird Sanctuary. Guduvi Bird Sanctuary is one of the topmost bird sanctuaries in India and it is home to more than 191 species of birds. Guduvi is home to species like Egrets, Bellakki Cormorant, Darter, Snake-bird, etc. Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary, surrounded by thick and lush forests, is a prime spot wherein you can migratory birds from faraway places around the world. Some of the avian species found here are White Pebis, Stone Bill, Egret, Cormorant, Snake bird, Heron etc. Shimoga also offers trekking opportunities to the sports enthusiasts. The monolithic rock formation, the Kundadri hill, situated enroute to Agumbe from Thirthahalli, is a must-visit for trekkers. Adventure enthusiasts often take up trekking through the natural trails to reach atop the hill. On the hilltop you can find Parshwanath Chaityalaya, an ancient stone structure. Honnemaradu is yet another adventure destination, where you can find various opportunities for water sports. Situated on the backwaters of River Sharavathi, this place offers many opportunities in Kayaking, wind water surfing, water scooters, etc. For More Info: Shimoga Hotels and Shimoga Tour
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