Shimoga Sightseeing Tours

Renowned for its history and heritage, Shimoga is an incredible tourist destination to bask in the luxury of nature. It is known to enchant the travellers with its natural beauty in the form of panoramic landscapes, majestic waterfalls, rolling green hills and magnificent temples. It is blessed with the babbling waters of four rivers- Sharavathi, Kumudavath, Tungabhadra and Varada that accentuate the beauty of this gorgeous city. Shimoga boasts of a rich history and has been home to several kingdoms in the past. Deriving its name from the words ‘Shiv Mukha’ that literally translates to ‘Face of Lord Shiva’, Shimoga is a wonderful destination for the tourists to soak in some peace of mind. Nestled in the Western Ghats, Shimoga is known for offering pristine natural beauty and often renowned as ‘Gateway of Malnad’. It is replete with scenic waterfalls, verdant hills, dense forests and a wide array of beautiful flora and fauna. Shimoga Sightseeing offers the most beautiful amalgamation of laid-back vibes with the spirit of adventure. There are multiple places to explore and a range of things to do to soak in the serene ambience of Shimoga. Sightseeing tour in Shimoga is an exciting venture for adventure junkies who are looking to get their dose of thrill. Tourists here like to indulge in a myriad of adventure activities like trekking, river rafting etc. Shimoga is an excellent hill station located just 275 kilometres from Bangalore and perfect for those who are looking for who are looking for the weekend getaway near the city.

For those who are wishing to enthral themselves with the sights of Shimoga, the best places to visit are Jog Falls, Kodachadri, Agumbe, Gajanur Dam, etc. Other notable places to add to Shimoga sightseeing tour are Sacred Heart Church, Vanake Abbey Falls, Shivappa Nayaka Palace, Bhadra Dam etc. An ideal duration for Shimoga Sightseeing is one or two days and offers a serene respite from mundane lives to the tourists. The cost of sightseeing packages in Shimoga is approximately INR 2800-5000. For the wildlife enthusiasts, the most exciting places to be in Shimoga are The Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari, Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary Elephant Training Camp of Sakrebailu and Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary. There are various places for the water babies to revel in the beauty of nature like Bhadra Dam, Gajanur Dam and Jog Falls. Among the religious places, the most famous ones are Guddekal Temple, Sacred Heart Church, Sigandhur Chowdeshwari Temple etc. Other prominent places which can be visited near Shimoga are Humcha, Kemmannagundi, Honnemaradu, Koodli, Bhadravathi, Agumbe, Sringeri, Nagara etc. The most amazing time to witness the beauty of Shimoga with sightseeing is from the month of July to December. The weather is the most pleasant this time of the year and offers a rejuvenating vacation for the tourists. Shimoga sightseeing can be enjoyed with friends, families, office colleagues and even solo. The idyllic city of Shimoga has something for everyone and allows everyone to relax and unwind.