What are the popular tourist attractions and holiday destinations in and around Shimoga? - The first in the list of visiting places in and around Shimoga is the World famous Jog water falls (highest plinge water falls in India - 292meters). Jog falls is nearly 100 kms to the North-West of Shimoga town (almost at the border between Shimoga and Uttar Kannada districts).

Other places to see include, Agumbe, one of the peak point of Western Ghats, 825 meters (2800 feet) from sea level, is famous for sunset view. Agumbe is 90 Kms away from Shimoga town towards South-West. Sigandur chaudamma temple is also a famous temple located near Sharavathi River in the back water of Jog falls.

Read below for a comprehensive list of of tourist places to see here. The attractions are split as wildlife sanctuaries, waterfalls, dams and temples.

Wildlife Sanctuaries and National parks

Shivamogga District is the home of various species of exotic flora and fauna. Some of these regions have been protected and classified as wildlife sanctuaries. Badra wildlife Sanctuary, Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, ShettiHalli wildlife sanctuary, Mandagadde bird park, Tavarekoppa and Sakrebailu Elephant camp are featured here.
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Waterfalls

Jog Falls is the prime attraction in Shimoga district (It is the highest plunge waterfall in India). Shimoga is also is the location of the highest waterfall in India (around 1500 feet), located near Agumbe. The other important waterfall locations here are the Barkana falls, Achakanya fall,Vanake falls, Dabbe falls and Hidlamane falls.
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Dams and Reservoirs

The Lingamakkki Dam constructed during the British period in India is source of water for Jog falls. It is a source of a major hydro eletric power projects in Karnataka. The Gajanur Dam and the Bhadra reservoir are other sights to see here.
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Temples

Koodli is the temple town that sees the confluence of two major rivers in Karnataka - Tunga and Bhadra. Ambutheerta, Balligavi and Varadamoola are other prominent temple tourism spots here.
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Hills and Adventure Spots

Agumbe Hill is the one of the most visited spots in Shimoga. Many come here to see sunset; the sun takes different colors while it sets behind the hills of the western ghats. Kodachadri Hills is popular with trekkers and nature holiday seekers. The other scenic hills here include Kundadri, Kavaledurga and Chibbalegudda. Read more about Hill sightseeing in Shimoga.

Tourist destinations around Shimoga

Kemmangundi  - a scenic trekking spot in Chikmagalur

Udupi - A pilgrimage spot with the famous Krishna temple

Hassan - World heritage sites of Belur & Halebid and Sravanabelagola
 

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