Shivamogga district is a part of the Malnad region of Karnataka. This landlocked district is surrounded by Haveri, Davanagere, Chikkmagaluru, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts and is located 300 km north-west of Bengaluru. Nestled cosily as a Gateway to the Western Ghats, the Shivamogga region is a lush green landscape well-endowed with forests, sparkling water bodies, spectacular waterfalls and green peaks rising to the skies. Mingling with this natural landscape is a land rich in history, heritage and spiritualism. Shivamogga is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life making it a destination for people wishing to take a break from their busy schedules.

Tourist Attractions
Jog Falls: Located in Shivamogga district, the Sharavati River makes a spectacular drop of 830 ft in four distinct cascades – known locally as Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket – to create the highest untiered waterfall in India and one among the highest falls in Asia. The effect is greatly heightened by the wild and beautiful region around the falls, which is covered with a wealth of luxuriant vegetation. The falls are at their best during the monsoon, with arching rainbows colouring the mist. Gajanur Dam: About 12 km from Shivamogga, Gajanur dam, built across the Tunga river is an ideal picnic location.
Kodachadri (110 km): The Kodachadri hill is a part of the Western Ghats and forms a lovely backdrop to the famous Kollur Mookambika Temple. Famed for its glorious sunrises and sunsets, this hill range is part of the Mookambika Temple Nature Reserve. The peak of Kodachadri (at an altitude of 1343 m above sea level) can be reached by a five-hour trek. Trekking in Kodachadri can be an adventurous and spiritual experience. On the western side, the hill descends steeply for about 1220 m, meeting the forests of Udupi district. The trek up to the ancient temple from this point involves a climb of 4 km through thick jungle trails. Kollur is an ideal base from which to explore the hills.
Agumbe (90 km): Located on a mountain pass that connects the plains of Karnataka with the coastal region, Agumbe is covered with verdant forests, sparkling streams and little cascades, making the region in the Western Ghats virtually a Garden of Eden. Agumbe receives average rainfall of about 8000 mm and thus called “Cherrapunji‎ of South India”. The view of the Sun setting into the Arabian Sea from Agumbe is not to be missed as it offers a clear line of sight of about 40 km. The world-famous herpetologist Romulus Whitaker has set up a tropical research station called the Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (ARRS) to study the endangered King Cobra species, which is also a major attraction. The famous TV serial ‘Malgudi Days’ was shot across these areas.
Kundadri (95km): Located on the Theerthahalli-Agumbe road, about 12km from Theerthahalli, Kundadri Hill is a gigantic monolithic rock formation. Surrounded by dense evergreen forests, it is a lovely place for trekking. A rough, stone-paved path leads to a Jain temple, Parshwanath Chaityalaya, a stone structure, perched atop the hill. Camping in the open at Kundadri Hills is an exhilarating experience as from the hill top you can see the twists and turns of the Thirthahalli-Agumbe road.
Honnemaradu (98 km): It is located on the edge of the Linganamakki reservoir and is a scenic spot featuring an adventure camp, which offers water-based activities. Visitors can enjoy a dip in the cool clear waters, try their hand at canoeing and kayaking or take a coracle ride. With water stretching into the horizon, Honnemaradu is a water-sports enthusiast’s ideal haunt.
Barkana Falls: A scenic waterfall near Agumbe, best visited post monsoon and requires a fair bit of trekking.
Kunchikal Falls: A 353 meters tall waterfall near Mastikatte, 100 km from Shivamogga. Kunchikal Falls is formed by river Varahi and is located inside dense forest.
Achakanya Falls: 10 Km from Thirthahalli on the way to Hosanagar near Aralsuruli eye catching Achakanya waterfall beckons visitors. The river Sharavathi takes a spectacular leap here to form this wonderful falls.
Hidlamane Falls: Located close to Nittur in Hosanagara taluk, accessible via trekking
Linganamakki Dam: 6 Km from Jog falls is Linganamakki Dam constructed across river Sharavathi. he height of the dam is 1819 ft above sea level. Linganmakki dam is the main feeder reservoir for the Mahatma Gandhi Hydro Electric Power unit.