Tag: Things To Do In Sirsi

Sirsi is a small town that is nestled amidst the thick forests and hills of Western Ghats in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. In the olden days, Sirsi was ruled by the mighty Sonda Dynasty and was known as “Kalyana Pattana''. Weather in Sirsi is always pleasant, as this town rests at 1936 ft above sea level. Places surrounding this town hosts lofty mountains, lush green forests, vibrant valleys, tiny meandering streams, and scintillating waterfalls. Not just that, it houses a few ancient temples and serves as one of the major pilgrimage centers for devotees. All of these reasons.make this a perfect tourist spot and weekend getaway among the people and nature lovers. This Blog throws light on the best places you can visit and things to do in Sirsi. In addition, this place has a rich variety of flora and fauna which resides peacefully surrounded by nature. Animals like Dhole, Gaur, Slender Loris, Bonnet macaque, langur, are some of the rare species that can be spotted along with insects like dragonflies and colorful butterflies. Besides this, a huge variety of frogs and snakes can be easily spotted roaming around the forest. Also, rare birds species like Ruby-throated Bulbul, Indian Peafowl, owls, doves can be seen on trees chirping and making the place lively.  When it comes to flora a lot of herbs that are multifarious and kaleidoscopic flowers can be spotted in the forests. Make sure to head to this place after the monsoon, i.e. from September to April to experience nature in its full glory. Apart from this, Sirsi is a major producer of spices like betel, cardamom, pepper, and vanilla plantation. Rice is the major crop and staple diet of the residence of Sirsi. Places To Visit and Things To Do In Sirsi Banavasi Temple Town Banavasi is