Iconic Destinations SHIVAMOGGA Tourism October 26, 2025

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Jog Falls

The Majestic Cascade of Karnataka

Jog Falls, located in Shivamogga District, is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India and the tallest in Karnataka. Formed by the Sharavathi River, the water cascades down from a height of 830 feet in four distinct streams – Raja, Rani, Roarer, and Rocket – creating a breathtaking spectacle. During the monsoon season.

Tiger & lion Safari

A Sacred Seat of Jain Devotion Amidst Malnad Serenity.

The Bale Padmavati Temple is an important Jain pilgrimage center located at Vadambailu village, in Hosanagar taluk, Shivamogga district. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmavati Devi, revered as a protective deity in Jainism.
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Agumbe

The Cherrapunji of South India

Jog Falls, located in Shivamogga District, is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India and the tallest in Karnataka. Formed by the Sharavathi River, the water cascades down from a height of 830 feet in four distinct streams – Raja, Rani, Roarer, and Rocket – creating a breathtaking spectacle. During the monsoon season.
Balligavi Kedareswara Temple

Balligavi Kedareswara Temple

The Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple, located on the banks of the Sharavathi backwaters in Sagara taluk, Shivamogga district, is one of Karnataka’s most famous pilgrimage centers.
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Bhadra River tern resort

The Sacred Seat of Goddess Padmavati in the Malnad Hills.

Humcha (Hombuja), located in Shivamogga district (near Hosanagar taluk), is one of the most important Jain pilgrimage centers in Karnataka, renowned for the ancient Sri Padmavati Temple and Sri Parshwanatha Basadi.
Kodachadri

Sacred Land of Parashurama and Timeless Legends.

The Mrugavadhe Temple, located near Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district, is an ancient pilgrimage site associated with the legend of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. According to mythology, this was the spot where Parashurama killed Karthavirya Arjuna, the thousand-armed king, with his axe (Parashu). The word Mrugavadhe means “the place of the hunt”. The temple, dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna (Shiva), is simple yet spiritually significant, surrounded by lush Malnad greenery. It is visited by devotees, history enthusiasts, and those interested in mythological heritage.
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Kuppalli Kavi Mane Pic By Astro Mohan (6)
Kuppalli Kavimane

A Sacred Abode of Lord Shiva Amidst Malnad’s Quietude.

The Gulaguli Shankara Temple, located in Hosanagara taluk, Shivamogga district, is a lesser-known but spiritually significant temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Surrounded by dense Malnad forests, areca plantations, and rolling hills, it offers devotees a peaceful retreat for worship and meditation.
Sakrebailu Elephant Camp (Gajanur)

Balligavi Kedareswara Temple

The Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple, located on the banks of the Sharavathi backwaters in Sagara taluk, Shivamogga district, is one of Karnataka’s most famous pilgrimage centers.
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Sharavathi Back Water Pic By Astro Mohan (6)
Sharavati Nature Camp

The Sacred Seat of Goddess Padmavati in the Malnad Hills.

Humcha (Hombuja), located in Shivamogga district (near Hosanagar taluk), is one of the most important Jain pilgrimage centers in Karnataka, renowned for the ancient Sri Padmavati Temple and Sri Parshwanatha Basadi.
Sigandur (Chowdeshwari Temple)

Sacred Land of Parashurama and Timeless Legends.

The Mrugavadhe Temple, located near Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district, is an ancient pilgrimage site associated with the legend of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. According to mythology, this was the spot where Parashurama killed Karthavirya Arjuna, the thousand-armed king, with his axe (Parashu). The word Mrugavadhe means “the place of the hunt”. The temple, dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna (Shiva), is simple yet spiritually significant, surrounded by lush Malnad greenery.
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Udutadi (Birthplace of Akka Mahadevi)

The Sacred Seat of Goddess Padmavati in the Malnad Hills.

Humcha (Hombuja), located in Shivamogga district (near Hosanagar taluk), is one of the most important Jain pilgrimage centers in Karnataka, renowned for the ancient Sri Padmavati Temple and Sri Parshwanatha Basadi.
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