Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Brief Information Of Shimoga City

This Information is taken from wikipedia

Shivamogga formerly Shimoga, city is located in the central part of the state of Karnataka, India. It lies on the banks of the Tunga River and is the administrative headquarters of the district.

City Code of Shimoga is 08182

Population : 486924

Area : 569 m (1,867 ft)

Shimoga Nearby attractions :

* Gajanur lies 15 km to the southwest. The dam built across the Tunga River here is ideal for picnics.

* Sakrebyle is a nice Elephant Camp 2km far from Gajanur Dam on the way to Thirthahalli.

* Agumbe 90 km south-west, is unforgettable for its glorious sunset.

* Jog Falls are a spectacular series of waterfalls, located 105 km away from Shimoga. The *Sharavathi River takes a spectacular jump from a height of 292 m in four distinct falls to form the highest waterfalls in India. The best time to visit these falls is soon after the monsoon season during July and August.

* Kodachadri is a beautiful hill station in the Western Ghats. It is 120 km from Shimoga.

* Ikkeri near Sagara town is known for huge rock temple of Aghoreshwara. Keladi is also having rock temple; both of these temples belong to Shivappa Nayaka period. Sagara town is known for wood carving articles particularly of sandal wood, which can be handy for presentation/memonto.

* The village of Ambuthirtha is about 16 km north-west of Thirthahalli. The Sharavathi River originates here and a Shivalinga is installed at the spot.

* Kemmannagundi is a popular hill station near Shimoga though it lies in Chickmagalur district.

"Chibbalagude", Thirthahalli, The famous place for Siddivinayaka temple & Fish in tunga river, (like Shringeri). For all these places, one should find rooms in Shimoga or Sagar only, as other places are almost villages. "Shiva Statue" made of concrete is installed at Harakere, near Shivamogga looks good. "Sacred Heart Cathedral", the second biggest church in Asia, is situated in the center of the city.

Lion safari is 6 km from Shimoga. Safari drives are conducted in cage vans to get closer glimpse of wild animals.


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