Shimoga Tourism

Shimoga district is a district in the Karnataka state of India. A major part of Shimoga district lies in the Malnad region of the Western Ghats. Shimoga city is its administrative centre. Jog Falls is a major tourist attraction. As of 2011 Shimoga district has a population of 1,755,512. There are seven taluks: Bhadravathi, Hosanagara, Sagara, Shimoga, Shikaripura, Soraba and Thirthahalli.
Shimoga is a popular city in Karnataka. It holds the fame of being expressed as ‘Rice Bowl of Karnataka’. It is a fabulous place of paddy fields, awe-inspiring waterfalls and amazing landscapes. This verdant land is drained by four main rivers namely Sharavathi, Tungabhadra, Kumudavathi and Varada. Shimoga is a land of hills and scenic greenery. The serene and secluded atmosphere and gentle breeze gives an awesome hug to each and every visitors of Shimoga. It is a blessed land filled with astounding waterfalls, lush greenery and abundant nature beauty. Those who thrive to drink the core essence of nature can find this place as paradise. Jog waterfalls which is cascading from Sharavathi River and Agumbe sunset views are the major attractions in Shimoga. Tunga, Shivapa Naik Palace, Linganmakki Dam, Gudavi bird sanctuary, lion safari and elephant camp are the other famous tourists spots.