Shimoga or Shivamogga is a beautiful district filled with greenery in the Malnad region of Karnataka. It acts as a gateway to the hilly regions of the western ghats, hence it is also known as” Gateway Of Malenadu”. Adorned with stunning waterfalls, misty landscapes, lush green forests, mighty mountains, and amazing biodiversity, this place is sure to delight all the travelers. Along with it, there are plenty of rivers that flow here and add to the charm of this region namely Tunga, Sharavathi, Kumudavath, Tungabhadra, and Varada. In addition, these rivers make this land fertile and encourage agriculture, hence Shimoga is known as the ‘rice bowl of Karnataka '.If you are roaming, you can mostly spot palm trees dancing and endless stretches of paddy fields throughout the Shimoga. This post will shed light on Places you can visit and Things You can do in Shimoga. Best Places To Visit In Shimoga Here is the list of numerous things you can do while you are touring Shimoga. Trekking In Shimoga Kodachadri Trek Undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful and most celebrated trekking destinations in Karnataka. Standing tall at 1300 m, Kodachadri is the 10th highest peak in Karnataka. Sampekatte in Nittur Village is the trek base, it is at 20 km from Kollur. There are a lot of Jeeps available from Kollur which will drop you near the trek base. And there are jeeps that will carry you till the halfway mark of Kodachadri trek (i.e. near the temple) if you don’t like trekking or you want to take a bumpy adventurous off-road trail, then go for it.No need of any guide if you wish to trek as there is a proper pathway. Waterfalls In Shimoga Magod Falls Magod is a group of falls set amidst the dense jungles of Western
Shimoga or Shivamogga is a beautiful district filled with greenery in the Malnad region of Karnataka. It acts as a gateway to the hilly regions of the western ghats, hence it is also known as” Gateway Of Malenadu”. Adorned with stunning waterfalls, misty landscapes, lush green forests, mighty mountains, and amazing biodiversity, this place is Read More